HomeQ&AWrite a response to the following arguments against democracy: a. The army is the most disciplined and corruption-free organisation in the country. Therefore, the army should rule the country. b. The rule of the majority means the rule of ignorant people. What we need is the rule of the wise, even if they are in small numbers. c. If we want religious leaders to guide us in spiritual matters, why not invite them to guide us in politics as well? The country should be ruled by religious leaders.

Write a response to the following arguments against democracy: a. The army is the most disciplined and corruption-free organisation in the country. Therefore, the army should rule the country. b. The rule of the majority means the rule of ignorant people. What we need is the rule of the wise, even if they are in small numbers. c. If we want religious leaders to guide us in spiritual matters, why not invite them to guide us in politics as well? The country should be ruled by religious leaders.

Social StudiesClass 9CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026

Answer

The army is a disciplined organisation. However, it is unfair if an army rules, as the army was not chosen by the citizens, and hence, it will be an undemocratic practice.
The rule of the majority is not the rule of ignorant people. Wisdom is subjective, and the government is run by people who know law and order.
Religion and politics are two different things. While religion can guide someone towards religious affairs, it cannot guide anyone towards politics, which is an important segment of a nation.

Social Studies · Class 9

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