CBSE Class 9 Answered

Democracy is considered a better form of government. It is because:

• A democratic government is a better government because it is a more accountable and responsive form of government.
• China suffered from one of the worst famines in 1958–1961. Nearly three crore people died in the famine. No major famine occurred in India at this time. According to economists, it was perhaps because India is a democratic country.
• Democracy in India made the Government respond to food scarcity in a way in which the Chinese Government did not. It was because India has a multi-party system and free press. The Government may be criticised and even lose the next elections.
• This is not the case with the Chinese. Because China is ruled by the Communist party and no one can criticise the Government, the Chinese Government took the famine very casually.
• Other reasons why a democratic government is a better government are it improves the quality of decisions making as decisions are taken after much deliberations and discussions. Democracy also provides a method to deal with differences and conflicts.