Question

Which of the following event(s) pose a challenge to Indian democracy?

• A. Corruption
• B. Caste based discrimination
• C. Communalism
• D. Right to vote

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

Communalism

The challenges faced by Indian democracy are communalism, naxalism, corruption, and criminalisation of politics. People also face social challenges like caste-based discrimination and economic inequality. Communalism is an issue where religion forms the basis of decisions. It is not able to address the issues of different sections of the society. Corruption is said to be rampant in many sectors of the government.