Cls9 civ1 case based 1

 Case based question 

Read the given source and answer the following questions: 

There is another reason why democracy should lead to better decisions than 

any non-democratic government. Democracy is based on consultation and 

discussion. A democratic decision always involves many persons, discussions 

and meetings. When a number of people put their heads together, they are 

able to point out possible mistakes in any decisions. This takes time, but there 

is a big advantage in taking time over important decisions. This reduces the 

chances of rash or irresponsible decisions. Thus,democracy improves the 

quality of decision-making. Democracy provides a method to deal with 

differences and conflicts. In any society, people are bound to have differences 

of opinions and interests. These differences are particularly sharp in a country 

like ours which has an amazing social diversity. People belong to different 

regions, speak different languages, practice different Religions and have 

different castes. They look at the world very differently and have different 

preferences. Democracy provides the only peaceful solution to this problem. 

In democracy, no one is a permanent winner.

No one is a permanent Loser. Different groups can live with one another 

peacefully. In a diverse country like India, democracy keeps our country 

together. 

(i) What is the purpose of consultation and discussion in a democracy? 

(a) When a number of people put their heads together, they are unable to point 

out possible mistakes in any decisions. 

(b) When a number of people put their heads together, they are able to point 

out possible mistakes in any decisions. 

(c) When a number of people don’t put their heads together, they are able to 

point out mistakes in any decisions. 

(d) When a number of people put their heads together, they are able to 

mislead the entire Decision.

(ii) How do democracies improve the quality of decision-making?

(a) A democratic decision always involves some persons which figures

out of possible mistakes in decisions. subsequentially, it reduces the

chances of rash or irresponsible decisions.

(b) A democratic decision always involves many persons, discussions and

meetings. When a number of people put their heads together, they are able to

point out possible mistakes in any decisions.

(c) A democratic decision always involves the heads together, they are

able to point out possible mistakes in any decisions. This reduces the

chances of rash or irresponsible decision.

(d) A democratic decision always involves so many leaders. When a

number of people join together, they are able to point out possible

mistakes in any decisions. This reduces the chances of rash or irresponsible

decisions.

(iii). How does a democracy provide a solution to deal with conflicts and

differences?

(a) The people with various races, religions, languages, castes and practices

have same view and preferences within nation. Democracy provides the only

peaceful solution to this problem.

(b) The people with various races, religions, languages, castes and practices

have different preferences. Democracy provides the only peaceful solution to

this problem.

(c) The people with various races, religions, languages, castes and practices

have their own views and preferences. Democracy provides the only uniform

solution to this problem.

(d) The people with various races, religions, languages, castes and

practices have indifferent views and preferences. Democracy provides the

only irrational solution to this problem.

(iv). What is democracy based on according to the passage?

(a) Democracy is based on consultation with capitalists.

(b) Democracy is based on consultation and privilege.

(c) Democracy is based on consultation and denial.

(d) Democracy is based on consultation and discussion.