Social Science (087) — CBSE Class 10 board question

For democracy to achieve a harmonious social life, it must fulfil two conditions:

1. Majority and minority cooperation: Democracy is not simply rule by majority opinion. The majority must work with the minority so that the government represents the general view.

1. No permanent majority community: Rule by majority must not become rule by a majority community based on religion, race, or language. Every citizen must have a chance of being in the majority at some point; no one should be barred from this on the basis of birth.

Source: Outcomes of Democracy, Chapter 5

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Examiners expect both conditions to be stated clearly and distinctly — one mark each. The key terms to include are: majority working with minority and majority not being a permanent religious/racial/linguistic group. Avoid vague statements like "everyone should be treated equally" — be specific to the textbook language. The Sri Lanka example is the context the chapter uses, but you don't need to write it unless asked separately.