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Which statement best explains the impact of discrimination on the overall functioning of a democratic society?

medium MCQ 4 marks Class 6 · Social and Political Life · Diversity and Discrimination
  1. It strengthens community bonds
  2. It has no effect on democracy
  3. It erodes trust among citizens, leading to social fragmentation
  4. It improves government efficiency
Answer
It erodes trust among citizens, leading to social fragmentation

The correct answer is It erodes trust among citizens, leading to social fragmentation — Choose option 3 as the best statement

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify key terms – ‘impact of discrimination’ and ‘democratic society’
  2. Recall that discrimination undermines equality, a core democratic value
  3. Assess each option: Option 3 correctly links discrimination to loss of trust and fragmentation; other options are incorrect or irrelevant
  4. Choose option 3 as the best statement
Common mistake: Assuming discrimination has no effect on democracy

Concept tested: Impact of discrimination

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