Question

Which of the following are methods that can be adopted by a government to overcome the challenge of expansion of democracy?

• A. Make the local bodies of government powerless.
• B. Make provisions for the inclusion of minority groups in the decision making.
• C. Increase the number of decisions that remain outside democratic control.
• D. Reservation of seats for women.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (D)

Reservation of seats for women.

There are different ways of overcoming the challenge of expansion of democracy. The government could give more power to the local bodies. It could also make provisions for the inclusion of women and minority groups. For instance, at least one-third of the seats in local bodies are reserved for women. This is done to ensure that women participate in the governance of the country. The government should also reduce the number of decisions that remain outside democratic control.