Political Science: Outcomes of Democracy · Class 10 · CBSE Social Science
Consider the following statements regarding the economic performance of democracies: 1. Democracies ensure rapid and higher economic development than…
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Consider the following statements regarding the economic performance of democracies:
- Democracies ensure rapid and higher economic development than dictatorships.
- There can be a significant difference in the rates of economic growth between countries under dictatorship and democracy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 only
- B.2 onlyCorrect answer
- C.Both 1 and 2
- D.Neither 1 nor 2
Solution
Evidence shows that dictatorial regimes have historically had a slightly higher rate of economic growth compared to democracies. However, overall economic growth depends on many factors, and democracy alone does not guarantee rapid economic development, making statement 1 incorrect and statement 2 correct.
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