Key Points
Key Points: Democracy: A Continuous Process
- Democracy is a continuous and living process that needs constant alertness and effort.
- Mere adoption of democracy is not enough; it must be actively practised and protected.
- Many nations claim to be democratic, but true democracy, which protects rights and welfare, is limited.
- Democracy should become a way of life, not just voting, elections and institutions.
- Values like freedom, equality, justice, peace and human dignity must be practised to strengthen democracy.
Key Points: Challenges before Indian Democracy
- Decentralisation and reservation were introduced to empower citizens, but their real impact is still questioned.
- Communalism and terrorism disturb social harmony and reduce people’s participation in democracy.
- Naxalism has turned into a violent movement, creating serious challenges to democratic governance.
- Corruption weakens administration, delays public services and reduces trust in democracy.
- Criminalisation of politics and social problems like unemployment, inequality and caste issues threaten Indian democracy.
Key Points: Steps to Make Indian Democracy Successful
- Democracy should respect majority rule while protecting minority rights and include all groups in decision-making.
- The Judiciary plays an important role in ensuring transparency and preventing criminalisation of politics.
- Democracy needs efforts from government, institutions and citizens, not only laws and policies.
- Public participation, including women’s participation through reservation, strengthens democracy.
- Democratic values like equality, liberty, secularism and social justice must be practised by responsible citizens.
Important Questions [10]
- Explain the following concept: Criminalisation of politics
- State Whether the Following Statement is True Or False. Give Reasons for Your Answer. People May Lose Confidence in the Democratic Process Due to Corruption During Elections.
- Complete the Concept Map: Challenges before indian Democracy
- The major challenge faced by all democratic nations in the world is ______.
- State whether the following statement is true or false. Give reasons for your answer. Alertness is required to sustain democracy.
- State whether following statement is true or false. Give reason for your answer. Importance of the problems of farmers and tribals has increased in the left extremist movement.
- Choose the Correct Option from the Given Options and Complete the Sentence: the Major Challenge Faced by All Democratic Nations in the World is ___________.
- What are the effects of the criminalisation of politics?
- Explain the following concept. Corruption
- Which factors are required for the success of democracy in India?
