Democracy
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Democracy is considered to be the best form of government. It has rightly been said that it is a government of the people, by the people and for the people. People elect their own representatives who run the government. All citizens after attaining a certain age are granted the right to vote. In India, this age has been reduced to 18 so that the maximum number of young men and young women take an active part in politics. But it has brought responsibility also. Now we have to see that everyone makes proper use of his vote.
1. Democracy means—
(A) It is the government which takes maximum care of its people.
(B) It is the government which gives maximum employment.
(C) It is the government which is helpful and very kind.
(D) It is the government of the people, by the people and for the people.
2. Who has a right to vote in an election?
(A) All citizens.
(B) The citizen after attaining a certain age.
(C) The citizen after attaining an age of 18.
(D) The citizen after attaining an age of 21.
3. Why the age was reduced to 18?
(A) So that we can form a government which is large.
(B) So that we can ensure the maximum use of people in politics.
(C) So that we can take more responsibility.
(D) So that we can be a part of this government.
ANSWER
1. (D)
2. (C)
3. (B)
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