Short Answers Type Questions : Social-science (CLASS XII) PART-2

Q1: Enumerate their challenges which democracies in the world face today.

Ans.:- 1. Fundamental challenge — Those countries which do not have a democratic form of govt. face the

fundamental challenge of establishing democracy in the country.

2. Challenge of Expansion.—Countries having democratic setup face the challenge of expansion.

3. Deepening of Democracy – This challenge is faced by almost all the democracies. This involves the strengthening of the institutions and practices of democracies.

Q2: What does a fundamental challenge to democracy mean? Which two aspects are included in this challenge?

Ans.: - Those countries which do not have a democratic form of govt. face the foundational challenge of establishing democracy in the country. This involves bringing down the existing non-democratic govt. to keep the military away from capturing power and establishing a sovereign democratic state.