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Why is the Parliament considered the most important symbol of Indian democracy?
Why is the Parliament considered the most important symbol of Indian democracy?
- Because it represents the power of the colonial government
- Because it ensures that citizens have no say in government decisions
- Because it restricts the freedom of the citizens
- Because it reflects the struggle for independence from British rule (correct)
What is the primary purpose of the Parliament in a democracy?
What is the primary purpose of the Parliament in a democracy?
- To make and implement laws without citizens' input
- To control the government and prevent citizens from participating in decision-making
- To enable citizens to participate in decision-making and control the government (correct)
- To limit citizens' freedom and suppress their demands
What was the impact of the freedom movement on citizen participation in decision-making?
What was the impact of the freedom movement on citizen participation in decision-making?
- It made citizens more reluctant to express their views
- It resulted in citizens openly criticizing the British government (correct)
- It led to citizens fearing the British government even more
- It decreased citizens' interest in government decisions
What role did the ideas of freedom, equality, and participation play in the struggle for independence?
What role did the ideas of freedom, equality, and participation play in the struggle for independence?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between democracy and citizen participation?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between democracy and citizen participation?
What did the Indian National Congress demand as far back as 1885?
What did the Indian National Congress demand as far back as 1885?
How did colonial rule affect citizens' ability to criticize government decisions?
How did colonial rule affect citizens' ability to criticize government decisions?
What did the principle of universal adult franchise in the Constitution of independent India lay down?
What did the principle of universal adult franchise in the Constitution of independent India lay down?
Which legislation allowed for some elected representation in India?
Which legislation allowed for some elected representation in India?
What is the take-off point for a democracy according to the text?
What is the take-off point for a democracy according to the text?
How is the government formed in a democracy according to the text?
How is the government formed in a democracy according to the text?
What is the role of the Parliament in a democratic system according to the text?
What is the role of the Parliament in a democratic system according to the text?
How often is the Lok Sabha elected in India?
How often is the Lok Sabha elected in India?
How are candidates elected to the Indian Parliament?
How are candidates elected to the Indian Parliament?
What is the primary purpose of the Parliament in a democracy?
What is the primary purpose of the Parliament in a democracy?
How did colonial rule affect citizens' ability to criticize government decisions?
How did colonial rule affect citizens' ability to criticize government decisions?
What role did the ideas of freedom, equality, and participation play in the struggle for independence?
What role did the ideas of freedom, equality, and participation play in the struggle for independence?
Why is the Parliament considered the most important symbol of Indian democracy?
Why is the Parliament considered the most important symbol of Indian democracy?
What was the impact of the freedom movement on citizen participation in decision-making?
What was the impact of the freedom movement on citizen participation in decision-making?
What is the take-off point for a democracy according to the text?
What is the take-off point for a democracy according to the text?
What did the Indian National Congress demand as far back as 1885?
What did the Indian National Congress demand as far back as 1885?
What was the impact of the freedom movement on citizen participation in decision-making?
What was the impact of the freedom movement on citizen participation in decision-making?
How often is the Lok Sabha elected in India?
How often is the Lok Sabha elected in India?
What is the take-off point for a democracy according to the text?
What is the take-off point for a democracy according to the text?
What is the role of the Parliament in a democratic system according to the text?
What is the role of the Parliament in a democratic system according to the text?
Which legislation allowed for some elected representation in India?
Which legislation allowed for some elected representation in India?
How did colonial rule affect citizens' ability to criticize government decisions?
How did colonial rule affect citizens' ability to criticize government decisions?
What did the principle of universal adult franchise in the Constitution of independent India lay down?
What did the principle of universal adult franchise in the Constitution of independent India lay down?
What is the primary purpose of the Parliament in a democracy?
What is the primary purpose of the Parliament in a democracy?
What role did the ideas of freedom, equality, and participation play in the struggle for independence?
What role did the ideas of freedom, equality, and participation play in the struggle for independence?
