Question

What are the elements of a democratic government in a diverse society?
1. Decision making done by leaders only with less participation from people
2. Periodic elections
3. Conflict resolution by government force
4. Equity and Justice
5. Participation of people through Darnas, rallies and strikes
1. 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
2. 2, 4 and 5 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 2, 3 and 4 only

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 2, 4 and 5 only

The right answer is 2, 4 and 5 only

The following are some of the elements of democratic government

• Periodic Elections are conducted in order to hold government leaders accountable.
• People decide whom to elect and the government takes policy decisions having people in mind, hence the decision is lead by more participation of the people as against given in the first statement so statement 1 is wrong
• In a diverse society, there is a chance of conflicts. It is the role of government to solve the conflict amicably and not by Government Force. Statement 3 is wrong
• All people and social groups should be treated equally without any discrimination. 

• Participation of people in silent protest, marches, rallies, dharnas, strikes, signature campaigns is accepted mode of expressions. 
• People can organise themselves in groups also to raise their concerns. 
• Only the use of coercion, violence, damage to public property and terrorism are not considered as democratic form. 
• Hence statement 5 is correct