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"Democracy stands… (Class 10 Social Science 2023, Q32A)

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Social ScienceCBSE Class 10 · Board exam 2023, set 32/4/1 · 5 marks · Long answer

CBSE Class 10 Social Science 2023: question 32(A)

Set in the CBSE Class 10 board exam of 2023, paper 32/4/1, section D, question 32(A), for 5 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.

Q32(A) · 5 marks · Long answerOutcomes of Democracy

"Democracy stands much superior to any other forms of governments in promoting dignity and freedom of the individual." Support the statement with arguments.

Source: official question paper from cbse.gov.in (PDF). See it in the full 2023 board paper, set 32/4/1.

Hints

Open one hint at a time and try again before the next.

Hint 1

What do individuals want most in society?

Hint 2

Think of women and disadvantaged groups.

Hint 3

How does democracy handle conflicts?

Step-by-step solution

Each step shows the marks it earns, as an examiner would award them. Checked by an independent re-solve from the question paper.

  1. Every individual wants respect from fellow beings, and the passion for respect and freedom is the basis of democracy.

    1 mark

  2. Democracy values individual rights and enhances the dignity of the individual.

    1 mark

  3. Respect for and equal treatment of women are necessary ingredients of a democratic society.

    1 mark

  4. In India, democracy has strengthened the claims of the disadvantaged and discriminated, e.g. Dalits, for equal status and opportunity.

    1 mark

  5. Democracy has the ability to handle social differences, divisions and conflicts peacefully.

    1 mark

Answer: Democracy promotes dignity and freedom through rights, equality for women and the disadvantaged, and peaceful handling of conflicts.

Where the marks are

  • Respect and freedom as basis (1 mark)
  • Values rights, dignity (1 mark)
  • Equal treatment of women (1 mark)
  • Strengthens claims of the disadvantaged (1 mark)
  • Handles social differences (1 mark)

Revise the chapter

Practise this chapterBoard-style questions from Outcomes of Democracy, one at a time, marked against the answer key and marking points.Back to the full paper2023 board paper, set 32/4/1: every question, by section.

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