Question

Why in democracy political equality is not accompanied by economic equality

A. Economic equality is not guaranteed in democracy

B. Democracy only ensures political equality

C. In Democracy everyone is free to earn according to his/her ability

D. Redistribution of income is not possible in democracy ​

Answer 1

"Democracy only ensures political equality " is the correct option.

• We have heard the saying that "The rich becomes richer". Economic equality doesn't supports this saying.
• According to economic equality, every person irrespective of his gender, caste, creed, economic status, etc. must have equal opportunities to earn.
• Everyone must receive equal opportunities, then it would depend on them, that how would they use these opportunities.
• Democracy means that the people elect their representatives on their own, who govern the state. It is a form of government in which the power lies in the hands of the people.
• According to our constitution, our country has democracy but lacks in economic equality because democracy only ensures political equality.