Question

Here are different opinions about what made India a democracy. How much importance would
you give to each of these factors?
(a) Democracy in India is a gift of the British rulers. We received training to work with
representative legislative institutions under the British rule.
Answer: The importance of this fact cannot be ignored. We should acknowledge that we learnt
many good things from the British rulers and democracy was one of them.
(b) Freedom Struggle challenged the colonial exploitation and denial of different freedoms to
Indians. Free India could not be anything but democratic.
Answer: Freedom struggle was important in spreading the idea of nationalism in India and
inculcating the practice of making decisions by consensus.
(c) We were lucky to have leaders who had democratic convictions. The denial of democracy
in several other newly independent countries shows the important role of these leaders.
Answer: We were indeed lucky that we did not have leaders who were autocratic. India's
freedom struggle is the only example of a bloodless freedom struggle in the contemporary
history. This could be possible because our nationalist leaders had the maturity to listen to
others' views​

Answer 1

a)

Democracy is not a gift of the British rulers. Britishers gradually and slowly gave powers to the elected representatives.

 

b)

This statement is true because freedom struggle against the colonial exploitation. Indians were given Limited and restricted rights. Thus,  it was clear before independence that India will be a democratic country after independence.

 

c)

This statement is correct. Our leaders were committed to democratic Institutions and democratic values. In India democracy became successful due to great leadership of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Dr Ambedkar, Dr Rajendra Prasad, Sardar Patel e.t.c

Answer 2

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