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With reference to democracy in India, which of the following statements are correct? I. The provisions of democracy in India found their place in the Government of India Act 1909. II. India chose the parliamentary form of government. III. The village level government in India is based on Gandhian principles.

With reference to democracy in India, which of the following statements are correct? I. The provisions of democracy in India found their place in the Government of India Act 1909. II. India chose the parliamentary form of government. III. The village level government in India is based on Gandhian principles. Correct Answer I, II and III

  • The word ‘Democracy’ finds its origin from the Greek root words 'Demos' and ‘Crescia’. Demos means 'common people' and Cressey means 'rule', thus democracy means the rule of people. To achieve the principles of democracy in India our constitution was adopted and enforced on 26 January 1950. 
  • India adopted democracy as a preferred form of governance.
  • The provisions of democracy found its place in the Government of India Acts of 1909. It is also known as the Morley- Minto Reforms. The Council members were increased and also Indian legislators were given a chance to participate in the Council. 
  • India adopted parliamentary form of government as it finds familiarity with the British system of governance and also for the fact that parliamentary form of government gives due credit to the process of legislation and provides proper representation of the people of India.
  • Panchayati Raj is a rural local government in India. In 1992, the Constitution granted the official status to Panchayati Raj institution as third level of government through 73rd Amendment Act.
  • The village level government in India is based on Gandhian principles.

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