Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Democracy. 1. Democracy is the best way to accommodate social diversity. 2. Democracy always leads to the disintegration of society.

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Democracy. 1. Democracy is the best way to accommodate social diversity. 2. Democracy always leads to the disintegration of society. Correct Answer 1 only

The correct answer is 1 only.

Key Points

  • Democracy involves competition among various political parties and political parties use social division to get support.
  • Due to this political competition in a democracy is social divisions that can lead to political divisions.
  • In a democracy, a community may peacefully voice their grievances.
  • Democracy is the best way to accommodate social diversity. 
    • It accommodates social diversity as it allows for equality, fair representation to all irrespective of their caste, creed, colour, race, religion, language or place of residence. 
    • Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
  • Democracy does not always lead to the disintegration of the society based on social divisions as all social divisions are not dangerous. Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect.
  • However social divisions may lead to conflict, violence, or even disintegration of a country in some cases. 
  • Social divisions take place when social differences overlap.
    • A person may have multiple identities.
    • All social differences do not result in social divisions. 

Additional Information

  • Democracy is a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives. 
  • Democracy is the government of the people, by the people, and for the people.
  • It leads to good governance and helps in the Welfare of the public.
  • It accommodates diversities like caste, religion, race, religion, ethnicity, etc. 
  • People enjoy various rights like fundamental rights under democracy political system.  
  • It leads to a government by the people through free and fair elections.
  • It leads to the empowerment of weaker sections.  
  • The constitution of India accommodates equality among various communities and social groups to strengthen democracy.
    • 33% reservation is granted to women in local panchayats.  
  • It checks corruption and misuse of power.
  • It leads to a transparent and accountable government.

Related Questions

Each question below is followed by two statements I and II. You have to determine whether the data given in the statements are sufficient for answering the question. You should use the data and your knowledge of Mathematics to choose the best possible answer. How many males are there in society A? I. Number of females in society B is 56 more than the number of males in society C. Society C has a total population(male and female combined) of 180. II. Society C has 20% more males than society A who makes 60% of the total population of society A and females in society A is equal to males in society B.