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Uttarakhand Board Class 10 Outcomes of Democracy — practice questions

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Which of the following is NOT a reason to expect democracy to be better than other forms of government?Read the answer and worked solution →Transparency in democracy meansRead the answer and worked solution →The most basic outcome expected of democracy isRead the answer and worked solution →Over 1950-2000, dictatorial regimes' average growth rate wasRead the answer and worked solution →In which of these democracies do the top 20% take more than 60% of national income?Read the answer and worked solution →Per the South Asia survey cited, the percentage saying 'democracy is preferable' was lowest inRead the answer and worked solution →A government is 'legitimate' in democracy becauseRead the answer and worked solution →Free and fair elections are an indicator of which outcome of democracy?Read the answer and worked solution →Within Asia, the country with the highest 'democracy is preferable' score wasRead the answer and worked solution →Democracy gives 'room to correct mistakes' chiefly becauseRead the answer and worked solution →Which of the following is NOT among the expected outcomes of democracy?Read the answer and worked solution →Which of these countries had the largest top-20% share of national income in the table?Read the answer and worked solution →A democracy's ability to generate its own support over time is itselfRead the answer and worked solution →Decision-making transparency is generally weakest inRead the answer and worked solution →Right to information laws are particularly important in democracy becauseRead the answer and worked solution →Tap what democracy is expected to giveRead the answer and worked solution →True or false: outcomes of democracyRead the answer and worked solution →

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Which of the following is NOT a reason to expect democracy to be better than other forms of government?

  1. Guarantees rapid economic growth
  2. Enhances dignity of the individual
  3. Promotes equality among citizens
  4. Provides a method to resolve conflicts
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Correct answer: A. Guarantees rapid economic growth

1. Democracy promotes equality, dignity, better decisions, conflict resolution and self-correction. 2. It does NOT guarantee rapid economic growth — evidence shows dictatorships had slightly higher growth 1950-2000. 3. Hence the growth-guarantee option is the odd one out. _Source: syllabus Polity, Ch 5 "Outcomes of Democracy"_

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Transparency in democracy means

  1. secrecy of government decisions
  2. citizens' right to examine the process of decision-making
  3. publicly broadcasting all cabinet meetings
  4. the right to be silent
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Correct answer: B. citizens' right to examine the process of decision-making

1. Transparency = citizens can find out how decisions were taken. 2. Democratic decisions follow norms and procedures that are open to examination. 3. Non-democratic systems lack this feature. _Source: syllabus Polity, Ch 5 "Outcomes of Democracy"_

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The most basic outcome expected of democracy is

  1. fast economic growth
  2. a single dominant ruling party
  3. an accountable, responsive and legitimate government
  4. censorship of dissent
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Correct answer: C. an accountable, responsive and legitimate government

1. Most basic outcome: a government accountable to citizens and responsive to their needs. 2. Legitimacy is the third pillar — it is people's own government. 3. These three together justify democracy over alternatives. _Source: syllabus Polity, Ch 5 "Outcomes of Democracy"_

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