CBSE Class 10 Civics Challenges To Democracy VBQs

CHALLENGES TO DEMOCARCY

Objective Type Questions

Question. What are the problems in front of democracy known as ?
(a) Challenges of democracy
(b) Outcomes of democracy
(c) Dictatorship
(d) None of these
Answer : A

Question. In which of the following country ‘Right to vote’ is not given to women ?
(a) China
(b) Saudi Arab
(c) India
(d) Iraq
Answer : B

Question. What does challenge of expansion in democracy include ? 
(a) Giving more powers to local government.
(b) Applying basic principle of democracy everywhere.
(c) Including women and minority groups in decision making process.
(d) All of these.
Answer : D

Question. What is the challenge of strengthening of the institutions and practices of democracy called ?
(a) Challenge of expansion
(b) Challenge of deepening of democracy
(c) Structural challenge
(d) Foundational challenge
Answer : B

Question. Which of the following act is considered the watch dog of democracy ?
(a) The information Act
(b) The Right to Know Act
(c) The Right to Information Act
(d) None of these
Answer : C

Question. Arrange the following in the correct sequence:
(i) It does not face a serious challenge or rival.
(ii) Yet our exploration of the various dimensions of democratic politics has shown us something else as well.
(iii) Democracy does not have a challenger, but that does not mean it does not face any challenges.
(iv) Democracy is the dominant form of government in the contemporary world.
Options –
(A) iv-i-ii-iii
(B) iv-i-iii-ii
(C) i-ii-iii-iv
(D) iii-ii-iv-i
Answer : A

Question. What is the challenge of making transition to democracy from a non-democratic government called ?
(a) Foundational challenge
(b) Challenge of Expansion
(c) Challenge of deepening of democracy
(d) None of these
Answer : A

Question. What is/are challenge/s faced by democracy ?
(a) Foundational challenge
(b) Challenge of expansion
(c) Deepening of democracy
(d) All of these
Answer : D

Question. Ethnic tension between Serbs and Albanians resulted in disintegration of which of the following countries ?
(a) Sri Lanka
(b) Belgium
(c) Yugoslavia
(d) Bolivia
Answer : C

Question. Which of the following is a challenge to democracy ?
(a) Corruption
(b) Illiteracy
(c) Communalism
(d) All of these
Answer : D

Question. What does the foundational challenge of democracy include ?
(a) Keeping military away from controlling government.
(b) Bringing down non democratic regime.
(c) Establishing sovereign and functional state.
(d) All of these.
Answer : D

16. Which of the following aspect best describes this image of Liberal gender equality?

(A) Foundation challenge
(B) Deepening of democracy
(C) Challenge of expansion
(D) None of the above
Answer : C

Match the following :

Answer : 1. (C), 2. (D), 3. (B), 4. (A).

True or False

Question. Atleast one-fourth of the globe is facing the challenge of expansion. (True/False)
Answer : False

Question. India and US are the two countries that face challenge of expansion of democracy. (True/False)
Answer : True

Question. Half of the countries is the ratio of non-democratic countries in the world. (True/False)
Answer : False

Question. Challenge of deepening is a type of challenge that is faced by a non-democratic country on setting up democracy. (True/False)
Answer : False

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Question. Write about the challenges faced by democratic government? 
Answer : (a) Foundational Challenge.
(b) Challenge of expansion.
(c) Deepening of democracy.

What values that can help us to overcome such challenges successfully.
Answer : (a) Responsibility
(b) Loyalty
(c) Patriotism
(d) Equality

Question. Suggest some ways for political reforms in India. What values are needed to bring such political reforms? 
Answer : (a) Involve political parties, political activists and people in bringing about reforms rather than through laws.
(b) Improve quality of political parties by people’s participation.
(c) Legal measures should be positive.
VALUE BASED.
(a) Interdependence
(b) Concern for people
(c) Teamwork
(d) Responsible behaviour

Question. What are the challenges to democracy ?
Answer : Foundational challenge
Challenge of expansion
Challenge of deepening of democracy

Question. What values can help us overcome such challenges successfully? 
Answer : Positive attitude
Fair dealings
Honesty
Integrity

Question. What do you mean by challenge of expansion in a democracy?
Answer : Federal principle
Inclusion of women and minority groups
Power to local self governments
Value based

Question. What values can help to overcome this challenge? 
Answer : Equality
Empowerment of women
Strengthening the federal structure

Question. Discuss the foundational challenges to democracy.
Answer : The foundational challenges to democracy are :
(i) Bringing down the present non-democratic government.
(ii) Keeping military away from directing the government.
(iii) Creating a sovereign and functional state.

Question. If a Non-democratic country wants to change in to democratic set up, then which kind of challenge would it face ?
Answer : If a non democracy country change in to a democratic setup then it will face foundational challenge.

Question. Identify the name of the country with the help of the following features:
l Apartheid policy was followed during colonial rule
l Nelson Mandela was the first democratically elected president
l Thabo Mbeki was the successor of Nelson Mandela
Answer : South Africa

Question. Explain the meaning of political reforms.
Answer : Overcoming challenges to democracy is called Political Reforms.

Question. Complete the following.
The third challenge of deepening of democracy involves –––––– .
Answer : Strengthening of the institutions and practices of democracy.

Question. How can democratic reforms be carried out by political conscious citizens?
Answer : The most important concern should be to increase and improve the quality of political participation by ordinary citizens. Politically conscious citizens are aware about their duties and rights as entitled by the constitution, this gives them an upper hand for they are able to judge between right and wrong. They are also able to spread this awareness around by holding discussions or generally through the word of mouth and help in formation of Public opinion. Politically aware citizens have better knowledge of diplomacy and world politics.

Question. Discuss how RTI plays a significant role in democracies ?
Answer : ‘Right to Information’ (RTI) helps to control corruption and it also complements the present laws that ban corruption by imposing harsh penalties.

Question. A challenge is not just any problem but an opportunity for progress’. Analyse the statement.
Answer : The statement reveals that the challenge given have to not be taken as any challenge or hurdle coming your way, however it should be taken as on opportunity for progress, if we can overcome the same. Challenges help us to check our limits and gain success.

Question. Correct the following statement and rewrite :
Three types of challenges are faced by every country and these are foundational challenge, challenge of expansion and challenge of money.
Answer : Three types of challenges are faced by every country and these are foundational challenge of. Challenge expansion and deepening of democracy.

Question. State an important law in our democracy.
Answer : An important law in our democracy is ‘Right to Information’ which empowers people to examine the working of the government and enable them to act as a watchdog of the democratic system.

Question. A country holds an election to elect people’s representatives to form the government but the elections are not fair. Identify the kind of challenges faced by the people in such a country.
Answer : The challenge faced by the people in such a country is the ‘Challenge of Expansion’ of democracy.

Question. Discuss the role of political parties in bringing about political reforms.
Answer : Political parties can help in bringing political reforms by increasing and improving the quality of political participation by ordinary citizens.

Question. Explain the meaning of ‘Challenge’.
Answer : A Challenge is not just any problem. We typically name all difficulties a challenge which are widespread and can be overcome. A mission or a challenge is a problem that includes within it a possibility for progress.

Question. PRI: Mexico, Solidarity Party: Poland, LTTE: _______.
Answer : Sri Lanka

Assertion and Reasoning Based Questions

Mark the option which is most suitable :
(a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.

Question. Assertion : The rulers elected by the people must not take all the major decisions.
Reason : Democracy cannot be the brute rule of majority and a respect for minority voice is necessary for democracy.
Answer : (a) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

Question. Assertion : At least one fourth of the globe is still not under democratic government.
Reason : Because the challenge for democracy in these parts of the world is very stark.
Answer : (a) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

Question. Assertion : Democratic reforms are to be brought about principally through political practice.
Reason : Any proposal for political reforms should think only about what is a good solution but not care about who will implement it and how.
Answer : (c) Assertion is true but reason is false.

Question. Assertion : Power sharing is the spirit of democracy.
Reason : As the rights of the people are not limited to the right to vote, stand in elections and form political organisations.
Answer : (b) Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

Question. Assertion : Any legal change must carefully look at what results it will have on politics.
Reason : As sometimes the results may be counterproductive.
Answer : (a) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

Question. Assertion : The third challenge of deepening of democracy is usually not faced by every democracy in one form or another.
Answer : This involves strengthening of the country and practices of democracy.
Answer : (d) Both assertion and reason are false.

Important Questions NCERT Class 10 Social Science Chapter 8 Challenges to Democracy

Question. What does the challenge of expansion faced by established democracies involve?
Answer : This involves applying the basic principle of democratic governance across all the regions, different social groups and various institutions.

Question. “Most of the established democracies are facing the challenge of expansion.” Support the statement with examples.
Answer : Most of the established democracies face the challenge of expansion as it involves applying the principle of democratic government across all regions. This is due to the following reasons:
Expansion of democracy is the logical next step to the foundational challenge and ensures safeguarding of democratic principles at grassroots level.
Expansion of democracy is related to the empowerment of previously disadvantaged groups amongst the population
It is related to the participation of people in the decision-making process so that the benefits accrue to all sections of society.

Question. Explain how dynastic succession is a major challenge for political parties in India.
Answer : Dynastic succession is a major challenge for the political parties in India. This happens because :
(i) Most political parties do not practice open and transparent procedures for their functioning, there are very few ways for an ordinary worker to rise to the top in such parties.
(ii) Those who happen to be the leaders are in position of favoring people close to them and their family members.
(iii) In many parties, the top positions are always controlled by members of one family.
(iv) This is unfair to other members of that party. This is also bad for democracy, since people who do not have adequate experience or popular support come to occupy positions of power. This tendency is present in some measure all over the world, including in some of the older democracies, but quite prevalent in Indian regional parties.

Question. Explain the meaning of ‘challenge.’
Answer : Challenge can be explained as the difficulty in moving towards an opportunity. It can be a foundational challenge as faced by non- democracies (as they wish to move towards democracy) or challenge of expansion – as faced by established democracies; as they try to provide all the benefits to all the sections of the population.

Question. Suggest any three political reforms to strengthen democracy.
Answer : Some of the reforms to strengthen the working of political parties are as follows :
(i) Anti-defection law, under which a member would be disqualified if he/she goes against the directions of the party.
(ii) Reduction in the influence of money. Cash for votes have been banned by the election commission and anybody involved in the process is likely to be punished.
(iii) It is important for a condidate to file an affidavit giving details of his property and court cases pending against him/her.
(iv) The election commission has made it necessary for political parties to hold their organizational elections and file income tax returns.
(v) There should be a law to ensure internal democracy in political parties. It should be made mandatory for political parties to give a minimum number of tickets, about one-third, to women candidates.

Question. “It is very difficult to reform politics through legal ways.” Evaluate the statement.
Answer : It is very difficult to reform politics through only legal ways.
(i) Devising new laws can help to discourage the practice of wrong political and social practices and encourage new ones.
(ii) But these changes alone can’t help to reform politics that is a challenge to democracy.
For example just by changing the rules in cricket can’t improve the quality of the game.
(iii) Similarly, in politics, the reforms have to be carried out by political parties, activists, pressure groups, movements and citizens.
We have to strive to make political system more participative and representative in its approach. There have been certain provisions and laws that has an effect in improving transparency in public life. An important example is the provision of RTI (Right to Information Act 2005). It is hoped that the functioning of the political parties will soon come under this Act.

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