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‘Complaints are treated as testimony to the success of democracy.’ Justify this statement.

The basic principles of a democratic nation include complaints and room to correct these mistakes.


a. The pointing out of mistakes made by the ruling government indicates that both the opposition party and the citizens are aware of what is good for them and what is not.


b. It indicates that people are, indeed, participating in the government proceedings, truly making it a government for the people, of the people and by the people.


c. It indicates that parliamentary formalities such as the check and balance system take place correctly as and when required.


d. It indicates that people are aware of their roles towards the governance of the country, and hence, strengthens the spirit of democracy.


e. It indicates tat the government is indeed functioning properly and efficiently, hence marking the success of democracy.


Hence, complaints are treated as testimony to the success of democracy.


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(A) Two features (a) and (b) are marked on the given political outline map of India.

Identify these features with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines marked on the map :


(i) The place where the Indian National Congress Session was held.


(ii) The city where ‘Jallianwalla Bagh’ incidence took place.


(B) Locate and label the following with appropriate symbols on the same given outline political map of India :


(i) Kandla : Major Sea Port


(ii) Bhilai : Iron and Steel Plant


(iii)Kaiga : Nuclear Power Plant