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Explain with examples… (Class 10 Social Science 2024, Q32a)

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

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

Set in the CBSE Class 10 board exam of 2024, paper 32/5/1, 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

Explain with examples the role of democracy in the reduction of inequality and poverty.

Source: official question paper from cbse.gov.in (PDF). See it in the full 2024 board paper, set 32/5/1.

Hints

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Hint 1

Start with political equality, then turn to economic equality.

Hint 2

What do governments do to help the poor and marginalised?

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. Democracy promotes political equality through universal adult franchise, and it enhances individual dignity by treating people as citizens, not subjects.

    1 mark

  2. It improves decision making through debate and discussion, and provides a way to resolve conflicts through an independent judiciary.

    1 mark

  3. But economic inequality is growing even in democracies: a few ultra-rich enjoy a disproportionate share of wealth and income, while the share of those at the bottom falls.

    1 mark

  4. Some poor people find it difficult to meet basic needs such as food and clothing.

    1 mark

  5. Central and State governments have taken steps through welfare schemes, and reservation has helped uplift marginalised sections.

    1 mark

Answer: Democracy ensures political equality and welfare measures like schemes and reservation, but economic inequality persists and needs further action.

Where the marks are

  • Political equality and dignity (1 mark)
  • Better decisions and conflict resolution (1 mark)
  • Growing inequality in democracies (1 mark)
  • Poor struggle to meet basic needs (1 mark)
  • Welfare schemes and reservation (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 32/5/1: every question, by section.

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