PART B - 40 MARKS
READING
1. Read the passage given below carefully:
Democracy is the latest, and the best, form of government to be evolved by mankind. But it
is the only form that allows man to live with dignity and promises him all opportunities to
develop his potential and justify his existence. But democracy is not a cut and dried formula
which people can adopt and put into practice without training or discipline. It is a way of life
which has to be evolved and perfected by rigorous and conscious efforts
There are certain conditions which are absolutely necessary for the successful functioning of
a dermocratic government. One is a written Constitution Constitution implies a rule of law
rather than of men. It curbs despotic tendencies of the rulers and safeguards the rights of
the people. It ensures that there is no arbitrariness in governing people and members
belonging to different groups are given an equal treatment.
Absence of militarism is another important requirement for the success of democracy
Democracy rules out the use of force. It is based on the recognition of the worth of man as
man, implying widest possible opportunity of development to everyone. It is natural to come
across dissenting opinions at every step, in every field. True democratic spirit Les in
overcoming dissent through discussion and persuasion, and not through coercion In a
democracy, views are not imposed, views are shaped and moulded. Democracy inculcates
among the people the habit of tolerance and compromise.
Democracy presumes social equality. Disparities in wealth are a great threat to democracy
A country in which a large number of people remain in abject poverty while a handful of them
have plenty to spare cannot run efficient democratic Institutions. Similarly communale
regionalism, caste and dass distinctions wreck a democracy. Y a democratic government
does not eliminate social distinctions and provide equal opportunities to all, it is bound to be
overthrown sooner or later.
Democracy requires not merely an absence of ignorance but also that the citizens are
adequately educated Ilonowledge remains scanty, fragmentary and confined to narrow
circles there can be so prospects for the success of democracy. Bring scientific lenowledge to
the doors of all, to uveraie culture, to train them and create the Socratemper
measures. In fact, education produces rise leadership and thened and on public
A free and fair press is said to be the Bible of cocacy. And the people en access to
Write the summary of the above pessage in about 50 words
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