Which of these is not a good argument in favour of democracy ? Why ? a) People feel free and equal in a democracy. b) Democracies resolve conflict in a better way than others. c) Democratic government is more accountable to the people. d) Democracies are more prosperous than others.

Which of these is not a good argument in favour of democracy ? Why ? 

(a) People feel free and equal in a democracy.
(b) Democracies resolve conflict in a better way than others.
(c) Democratic government is more accountable to the people.
(d) Democracies are more prosperous than others.

Ans.

Option D

Democracies are more prosperous than others is not a good argument in favour of democracy as there are many countries such as India and Sri Lanka which opted for democracy but are not prosperous whereas countries such as Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and China which have monarchy and Communist rule respectively are comparatively more prosperous. The prosperity of any countiy depends on the correct policies of government and not on the form of government.