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Social Science — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [1]
In a democratic country the government adopts environment friendly policies with the help of citizens and experts. Which one of the following is a positive outcome of this process ?
  1. (a) The government is capable of determining policies on its own.
  2. (b) Citizens feel empowered to determine policies.
  3. (c) Corporates protect their own interest in determining policies.
  4. (d) Market forces also influence the government for their interests.
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Model Answer

(b) Citizens feel empowered to determine policies.

When a democratic government involves citizens and experts in making environment-friendly policies, citizens gain a sense of ownership and empowerment in the decision-making process.

Explanation

The key idea here is that democracy's positive outcome is citizen participation and empowerment. Options (a), (c), and (d) describe situations where government, corporates, or market forces dominate — these are not positive democratic outcomes. The question specifically says policies are made with the help of citizens and experts, pointing directly to option (b). Examiners look for understanding that democracy strengthens citizens' role in governance.

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