Question

Which of the following statements is/are true about democracy?

• A. People raising their voice against injustice or coming together for a cause is a punishable crime.
• B. People can come together to form a political party to contest against the ruling government.
• C. People can express their concerns about the government through newspapers, petitions, and news channels.
• D. People cannot disrespect the ruling government through protests and agitations.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B People can come together to form a political party to contest against the ruling government.
C People can express their concerns about the government through newspapers, petitions, and news channels.

Democracy is supposed to be a people's government. In a democratic country, citizens are granted fundamental rights. They are granted the right to express themselves, to organise, to protest and to vote. Dissent is an essential element of a democracy. People must have the freedom to criticise the ruling government.