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How are democratic… (Class 10 Social Science 2024, Q32A)

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Social ScienceCBSE Class 10 · Board exam 2024, set 32/1/1 · 5 marks · Long answer

CBSE Class 10 Social Science 2024: question 32(A)

Set in the CBSE Class 10 board exam of 2024, paper 32/1/1, 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

How are democratic governments better than other forms of government? Explain.

Source: official question paper from cbse.gov.in (PDF). See it in the full 2024 board paper, set 32/1/1.

Hints

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

Hint 1

Think of what citizens can do in a democracy that they cannot do under a dictator.

Hint 2

Think of decisions, mistakes and accountability.

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. A democratic government promotes equality among citizens and enhances the dignity of the individual.

    1 mark

  2. It improves the quality of decision-making through consultation and discussion.

    1 mark

  3. It provides a method to resolve conflicts and accommodates social diversity.

    1 mark

  4. It allows room to correct mistakes, because it is accountable and transparent.

    1 mark

  5. It respects civil and human rights, and is answerable to its citizens, who can question and change it.

    1 mark

Answer: Democracy is better because it ensures equality and dignity, better decisions, conflict resolution, accountability and correction of mistakes, and respect for rights.

Where the marks are

  • Equality and dignity (1 mark)
  • Better decision-making (1 mark)
  • Conflict resolution and accommodation of diversity (1 mark)
  • Room to correct mistakes, transparency (1 mark)
  • Accountability and rights (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 paper2024 board paper, set 32/1/1: every question, by section.

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