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Indian Democracy — Revision Notes
Gujarat Board · Class 9 · Social Science
Indian Democracy revision notes for Gujarat Board Class 9 Social Science: 4 topics in quick points. Includes Elections in Democracy, Democracy and Voter.
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Key Topics to Revise
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Elections in Democracy
- Democracy thrives through the voting process during elections
- India has a Parliamentary System with President, Vice President, Rajya Sabha, and Lok Sabha
- Rajya Sabha is the Upper House, Lok Sabha is the Lower House of Parliament
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Democracy and Voter
- Universal Adult Suffrage - every citizen aged 18+ can vote
- Based on 'One Person One Vote' principle
- No discrimination based on caste, creed, religion, or education
3
Public Opinion in Democracy
- Public opinion is essential for political parties and representatives
- Helps prevent government malfunctioning and misrule
- Alert and informed public cannot be misled
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Mediums of Public Opinion Formation
- Print Media: Newspapers, periodicals, journals - help evaluate opinions but require literacy
- Electronic Media: Radio, TV, cinema - more effective in low literacy areas
- Internet and smart phones enable instant communication
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Full NotesKey Concepts
Every Indian citizen aged 18 yearsIndia follows a Parliamentary system whereAn independent constitutional body that conductsCollective views and thoughts of citizensOrganizations that contest elections and form
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Key topics in Indian Democracy include Elections in Democracy, Democracy and Voter, Public Opinion in Democracy, Mediums of Public Opinion Formation. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
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