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Contemporary South Asia
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Observe the following map and answer the questions that follow:

Democracy is preferred over dictatorship everywhere except in Pakistan

Those who agree with one of these statments

Study the following map/chart and answer the questions that follow: Democracy is preferred over dictatorship everywhere except in Pakistan Those who agree with one of these statments Very few doubt the suitability of democracy for thier own country. How suitble is democracy for your country ? (i) Where is democracy most preferable ? (ii) Where is democracy less preferable ? (iii) In which country most people think democracy as a suitable government for them ? (iv) What conclusions can be drawn from the above map/chart ?

Very few doubt the suitability of democracy for thier own country.

How suitble is democracy for your country ?

Study the following map/chart and answer the questions that follow: Democracy is preferred over dictatorship everywhere except in Pakistan Those who agree with one of these statments Very few doubt the suitability of democracy for thier own country. How suitble is democracy for your country ? (i) Where is democracy most preferable ? (ii) Where is democracy less preferable ? (iii) In which country most people think democracy as a suitable government for them ? (iv) What conclusions can be drawn from the above map/chart ?

(i) Which country preferred democracy the most ?

(ii) Where preferable for democracy is less?

(iii) In which country most people think democracy as a suitable government for them ?

(iv) What can be concluded from the above map ?

Answer

(i) India


(ii) Pakistan

(iii) Bangladesh

(iv) From above map, it can be concluded that the people in South Asia share the aspiration for democracy. Ordinary citizens, rich as well as poor and belonging to various religions, view democracy positively and support the institutions of representative democracy. They think that democracy is suitable for their country. It shows that democracy could flourish and find support not only in prosperous countries of the world but also in developing countries too.

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Some More Questions From Contemporary South Asia Chapter

Identify the country:

(d) In the conflict between the military and pro-democracy groups, the military has prevailed over democracy:

Identify the country:

(e) Centrally located and shares borders with most of the South Asian countries:

Identify the country:

(f) Earlier the island had the Sultan as the head of state. Now, it’s a republic:

Identify the country:

(g) Small savings and credit cooperatives in the rural areas have helped in reducing poverty:

Identify the country:

(h) A landlocked country with a monarchy:

Which among the following statements about South Asia is wrong ?

What are some of the commonalities and differences between Bangladesh and Pakistan in their democratic experiences ?

List three challenges to democracy in Nepal.

Name the principal players in the ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka. How do you assess the prospects of the resolution of this conflict?

Mention some of the recent agreements between India and Pakistan. Can we be sure that the two countries are well on their way to a friendly relationship?