Q. Consider the following statements:

1. A direct democracy is one where the citizens directly participate in the day-to-day running of the government.
2. Indian democracy is an example of direct democracy with no exception.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Only 1
Notes: Only the first statement is correct. A direct democracy is one where the citizens directly participate in the day-to-day decision- making and in the running of the government. The ancient city-states in Greece were considered examples of direct democracy. But this kind of direct democracy cannot be practiced when a decision has to be taken by lakhs and crores of people. That is why rule by the people usually means rule by people's representatives. Indian democracy is an indirect democracy, means ruled by people's representatives.