Pillars of Democracy
Short Questions
1. Who said, “Government of the people, by the people, and for the people”?
Answer: Abraham Lincoln
2. What is a system where people elect and rule the government called?
Answer: Democracy
3. What governs a democratic country?
Answer: Constitution
4. When was Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar born?
Answer: 14th April 1891
5. Where did Dr. Ambedkar get his doctorate from?
Answer: Columbia University and London School of Economics
6. What role did Dr. Ambedkar play in framing the Indian Constitution?
Answer: Chairman of the Drafting Committee
7. Which award was Dr. Ambedkar given posthumously?
Answer: Bharat Ratna
8. What are the three values Dr. Ambedkar emphasized for a strong nation?
Answer: Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
9. What does Dr. Ambedkar say hero-worship leads to?
Answer: Dictatorship
10. What is the “Grammar of Anarchy” according to Dr. Ambedkar?
Answer: Using unconstitutional methods
11. What date did India enter a democratic life, as mentioned in the text?
Answer: 26th January 1950
12. What does fraternity mean, according to Dr. Ambedkar?
Answer: Common brotherhood
13. What does Dr. Ambedkar call the caste system in India?
Answer: Anti-national
14. What is a homograph, as explained in the text?
Answer: A word with the same spelling but different meanings
15. What preposition is used to specify days, like Saturdays?
Answer: On
Long Questions
1. What are the three principles of the trinity of democracy mentioned in the text?
Answer: The trinity of democracy includes liberty, equality, and fraternity. These principles ensure a strong and united nation.
2. Why does Dr. Ambedkar warn against hero-worship in politics?
Answer: Hero-worship can lead to degradation and dictatorship. It risks giving too much power to one person, harming democracy.
3. What contradiction does Dr. Ambedkar highlight about India’s democracy in 1950?
Answer: India has political equality with “one man, one vote,” but social and economic inequality persists. This contradiction threatens democracy.
4. Why does Dr. Ambedkar say fraternity is difficult to achieve in India?
Answer: India’s caste system creates divisions and jealousy among people. This makes achieving a sense of common brotherhood challenging.
5. What is the importance of constitutional methods in democracy, according to Dr. Ambedkar?
Answer: Constitutional methods ensure lawful progress toward social and economic goals. Unconstitutional methods lead to anarchy and instability.
6. How does Dr. Ambedkar describe the caste system as anti-national?
Answer: Castes create separation and conflict in society, weakening national unity. They prevent India from becoming a true nation.
7. What lesson does Dr. Ambedkar draw from the story of the American Protestant Episcopal Church?
Answer: The story shows how even Americans struggled to feel like one nation. India faces a bigger challenge due to its caste divisions.
8. What steps does the text suggest for preparing a speech on democracy?
Answer: Choose a topic, research it, organize points logically, and practice delivery. This ensures a clear and impactful speech.
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