Under which condition does the better decision argument in favour of democracy seem most correct?
Correct answer: B
Real discussion and information are necessary for better decisions. Exam tip: do not treat discussion as merely formal.
Civics
Arguments for and against democracy
लोकतंत्र के पक्ष और विपक्ष में तर्क
In this Class 9 Civics topic from “What is Democracy? Why Democracy?”, students examine the main arguments for and against democracy. They learn how democracy supports accountable, responsive and legitimate government, improves the quality of decision-making, provides ways to deal with differences, and enhances citizens’ dignity. They also consider its limitations, including slow decision-making, political competition, possible instability, and the risk of unfulfilled expectations. The topic helps students weigh these arguments critically rather than treating democracy as a perfect system.
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- When there is no discussion
- When decisions are made after hearing different opinions
- When decisions are made by fear
- When people have no information
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- People's dignity increases
- Differences are resolved peacefully
- Popularity pressure can weaken policy
- Correction is impossible
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- People can pressure and change government without violence
- Government becomes permanent
- People's opinion gets suppressed
- Elections become unnecessary
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- Because majority is always wrong
- Because discussion criticism and correction remain possible
- Because elections do not happen
- Because people have no rights
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- Democracy is always slow
- Corruption is certain in democracy
- Government can become more accountable
- Power remains in one person only
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- When elections are transparent and people can ask questions
- When money power remains hidden in elections
- When government gives no information
- When opposition remains silent
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- Both are arguments against
- Dignity in favour and slowness against
- Both are in favour
- Both are unrelated
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- This is a criticism but democracy also gives citizens a chance to learn and participate
- It proves rights are useless
- It is a reason to end elections
- It makes dignity impossible
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- Power change is a tool of correction but frequent change can become criticism of instability
- Power change is always wrong
- Instability is always a merit of democracy
- Changing government is impossible in democracy
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- Inclusive participation and equal dignity
- Criticism of election expense
- Government instability
- Speed of decision
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- Dignity of individual
- Political instability and race for power
- Resolution of differences
- Better decision
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- They may reduce because accountability increases
- They always increase
- Democracy ends
- People's role ends
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- Decision is based on broad discussion and information
- Decision is based only on emotional propaganda and rumours
- Opposition asks questions
- People read policy
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- Accountability and better decisions
- Instability and corruption
- Hereditary rule and fear
- Secret order and force
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- Dignity argument
- Slow decision argument
- Mistake correction argument
- Participation argument
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- Handling differences peacefully
- Electoral corruption
- Delay in decisions
- Government instability
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- Accountability is in favour
- Possibility of corruption is against
- Dignity of the individual is against
- Delay in decision is against
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- Institutional and peaceful management of differences
- Political corruption
- Election expense
- Ignorance of people
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- Citizen gets respect, so they can demand answers from government
- Dignity has no relation with government
- Accountability is only for king
- Citizen should only obey orders
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- Government accountability
- Delay in decisions
- Political instability
- Race for power
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- Criticism of political competition against democracy
- Dignity argument in democracy
- Mistake correction argument
- Better decision argument
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- Right to change government is a strength but informed citizenship is necessary
- Voting is always useless
- Information is not needed
- People have no role in democracy
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- Because it allows criticism correction accountability and peaceful change
- Because corruption can never happen in it
- Because decisions are always fast in it
- Because people cannot speak in it
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- Democracy may have concerns like delay instability money power corruption and popularity pressure
- Democracy has no problem
- Democracy is only dignity of individual
- Democracy always gives quick decisions
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- Democracy gives accountability deliberation dignity conflict resolution and chance to correct mistakes
- Democracy is only a race for power
- People are unimportant in democracy
- Discussion has no role in democracy
If leaders in democracy avoid necessary but difficult decisions to please people, which criticism arises?
Correct answer: C
Popularity pressure can sometimes weaken long-term interest. Exam tip: identify populist decisions.
If peaceful protest and elections are both possible due to democracy in a country, which combined benefit is shown?
Correct answer: A
Democracy gives peaceful routes of voice and electoral change. Exam tip: understand protest and election together.
Why should a majority decision in democracy not be treated as final truth?
Correct answer: B
In democracy, decisions can be reviewed and corrected. Exam tip: connect majority with accountability.
If media and civil society are free in democracy, which argument gets the strongest support?
Correct answer: C
Free media and civil society can scrutinise government. Exam tip: connect them with accountability.
When can the corruption argument against democracy become weaker?
Correct answer: A
Transparency and accountability can reduce the criticism of corruption. Exam tip: remember corrective institutions.
If citizens get equal respect in democracy but the decision process is slow, how will both points be classified?
Correct answer: B
Dignity is a merit of democracy while slowness is a criticism. Exam tip: read mixed statements in separate parts.
If an argument says ordinary people do not understand complex matters of governance in democracy, what is the best response?
Correct answer: A
Despite criticism, democracy promotes citizen participation and learning. Exam tip: give balanced response to criticism.
What is the relation between power change and instability arguments in democracy?
Correct answer: A
The same feature can have positive and negative meanings. Exam tip: decide the argument by context.
If public debate in democracy becomes limited only to voices of rich groups, which strength becomes weak?
Correct answer: A
Direct answer: Option A, inclusive participation and equal dignity. Democracy is stronger when all citizens can speak, be heard, and take part in public discussion, regardless of wealth. If only rich groups are heard, poorer and less powerful citizens may be unable to express needs or influence decisions. The reasoning is: public debate should include different experiences; inclusion makes decisions more representative; treating every citizen’s voice as valuable supports equal dignity. When rich voices alone dominate, both inclusion and equal respect are weakened. Option A is correct because it names both affected democratic strengths. Option B, criticism of election expense, concerns the cost of elections, which may be a separate issue but is not the main strength directly described. Option C, government instability, is not necessarily caused by limited debate and is not a democratic strength. Option D, speed of decision, may sometimes change when discussion expands, but the central problem here is exclusion, not speed. Memory cue: democracy means every citizen’s voice counts, not only the wealthy.
Which criticism of democracy is linked with frequent alliance changes to gain office in electoral politics?
Correct answer: B
Changing alliances for power can show instability and selfish politics. Exam tip: identify criticism in alliance context.
If laws and institutions are strong in democracy, what can happen to criticisms of corruption and instability?
Correct answer: A
Strong institutions can control weaknesses of democracy. Exam tip: remember relation between institutions and accountability.
Which statement most weakens the better decision argument in democracy?
Correct answer: B
Rumours and emotional propaganda reduce decision quality. Exam tip: distinguish informed discussion from propaganda.
If people ask questions on policy before elections, which dual benefit of democracy is shown?
Correct answer: A
Questions on policy make government accountable and improve decisions. Exam tip: treat questioning as democratic strength.
If the slow decision process of government harms citizens' safety, which argument against democracy gets an example?
Correct answer: B
Where time is necessary, excessive delay can become a criticism of democracy. Exam tip: evaluate slowness by situation.
Respect for dissent in democracy is linked with which pro-democracy argument?
Correct answer: A
Giving space to dissent increases possibility of peaceful resolution in society. Exam tip: understand dissent as a democratic process.
Which option wrongly classifies arguments for and against democracy?
Correct answer: C
Dignity of the individual is an argument in favour of democracy, not against. Exam tip: classify carefully.
If the losing party in democracy peacefully plays the role of opposition, which merit is shown?
Correct answer: A
Peaceful work of opposition keeps differences within institutions in democracy. Exam tip: connect opposition with managing differences.
How will you understand the relation between citizen dignity and accountability in democracy?
Correct answer: A
Dignity makes citizen an active and respected participant. Exam tip: understand relation between dignity and questioning.
If media is not free in democracy, which pro-democracy argument weakens the most?
Correct answer: A
Free media increases accountability by taking government information to people. Exam tip: connect media with accountability.
If an argument says electoral competition in democracy can divide society, what is it related to?
Correct answer: A
Electoral competition can sometimes increase division and polarisation. Exam tip: keep it under arguments against democracy.
If people have the right to change government in democracy but vote without information, which balanced analysis is correct?
Correct answer: A
Voting power works better when citizens make informed decisions. Exam tip: see rights and responsibility together.
Why can democracy be considered better despite serious criticisms?
Correct answer: A
The strength of democracy lies in its capacity for correction and accountability. Exam tip: write possibility of correction despite criticism.
Which statement is the most accurate hard-level summary of criticisms of democracy?
Correct answer: A
These criticisms show procedural weaknesses of democracy. Exam tip: write criticisms with examples.
Which statement is the most accurate hard-level summary in favour of democracy?
Correct answer: A
Major strengths of democracy are linked with people's participation and accountability of power. Exam tip: write pro-democracy arguments systematically.
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