AI-generated practice question — model-generated for extra practice, not a previous-year CBSE board question.
Despite political equality, democracies witness growing economic inequalities because a small number of ultra-rich enjoy a disproportionate share of wealth, and their share in national income keeps increasing. Those at the bottom have declining incomes and struggle to meet basic needs like food, clothing, and education. Democratic governments do not appear keen enough to address poverty effectively.
Source: Outcomes of Democracy, Chapter 5
The examiner expects you to clearly separate political equality (everyone has equal vote) from economic equality (wealth distribution) — these are two different things. Key points to include: rising share of ultra-rich, declining income of the poor, and governments' failure to address poverty despite depending on poor voters. Avoid writing a lengthy explanation; two-three tight points are enough for 2 marks.