Challenges To Indian Democracy — Practice Quiz

Right to Information

RTI stands for 'Right to Information'. The Right to Information Act, 2005 is a significant legislation that empowers citizens to seek information from government authorities, making the government more transparent and accountable. This act enables citizens to ask questions about government decisions, expenditure, and functioning, thereby strengthening democracy. The other options - Right to Income, Right to Independence, and Right to Instruction - are not what RTI represents and are not specific legislative acts in the Indian context.

914 females per 1000 males

According to the 2011 Census, the child sex ratio (0-6 years) in India is 914 female children per 1000 male children. This is a matter of grave concern as it shows a decline from the 2001 Census figure of 927 females per 1000 males. This declining trend indicates gender discrimination through practices like female infanticide and foeticide. The figure 940 represents the overall sex ratio, 927 was the 2001 child sex ratio, and 877 is specifically for Haryana state, which has one of the worst sex ratios in the country.

MNREGA

MNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) guarantees 100 days of wage-employment in a financial year to rural households whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work. This program aims to enhance livelihood security in rural areas and is a significant poverty alleviation measure. SGSY (Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana) focuses on self-help groups and micro-enterprises, JGSY (Jawahar Gram Samridhi Yojana) creates rural economic infrastructure, and EAS (Employment Assurance Scheme) covers specific drought-prone and tribal areas, but none of these guarantee 1

Meeting present needs without compromising future generations

Sustainable development, as defined by the Brundtland Commission (1987), is development that 'meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs'. It aims for balanced economic, social, and environmental development that can be sustained over time. This concept is crucial for Indian democracy as it ensures that development benefits all sections of society while preserving resources for future generations. The other options are incorrect as they represent only partial aspects - sustainable development integrates economic growth, environ