If human rights violations continue in an area and no action is taken, what is the biggest democratic danger?

Citizens’ trust in justice and institutions may weaken

The governing concept is institutional legitimacy in a democracy. Rights-protecting institutions gain legitimacy when they respond lawfully, investigate violations, provide remedies, and treat affected people with dignity. If repeated violations are ignored, citizens may conclude that law is unequal, authorities are indifferent, and complaints are useless. Option A is correct because declining trust weakens cooperation with institutions, discourages reporting, and can make people withdraw from democratic participation or seek unfair alternatives. Options B, C, and D are unrelated everyday outcomes and do not describe the central constitutional or democratic danger. Inaction therefore harms not only individual victims but also the credibility and stability of the wider democratic system.

This is a Class 9 Civics question. Chapter: Democratic Rights. Topic: Human Rights and their protection.