Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.
4. Examine the causes which lead to the death of democracy in a country. (250 words)
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The article examines the causes which lead to the death of democracy in a country.
Key Demand of the question:
Examine in detail the causes which lead to the death of democracy in a country and suggest what should be the way forward.
Directive:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must look into the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start with some fact such as – In its Democracy Report 2021, Sweden’s V-Dem Institute noted that India “has almost lost its status as a democracy”. It ranked India below Sierra Leone, Guatemala and Hungary.
Body:
The answer body must have the following aspects covered:
Firstly discuss the meaning and challenges the democracy in India faces.
Then discuss the causes for death of Democracy; government failure, Weak institutions, social emergencies, societal inequalities, unavailability of basic amenities, vulnerability of the weaker sections of the society etc.
Suggest what should be the solutions to address these concerns.
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward.
