Which of these is not a valid reason for arguing that there is a lesser possibility of famine in a democratic country? a. Opposition parties can draw attention to hunger and starvation. b. A free press can report suffering from famine in different parts of the country. c. The government fears its defeat in the next elections. d. People are free to believe in and practise any religion.
Social StudiesClass 9CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
- The statement, ‘People are free to believe in and practice any religion’, is not a valid reason for arguing that there is a lesser possibility of famine in a democratic country.
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