Which of the following is not a feature of Indian democracy?

The correct answer is It grants reservation to women up to 33% at all levels.

Key Points

Democracy is the government of the people, by the people, and for the people.

• It leads to good governance and helps in the Welfare of the public.
• It accommodates diversities like caste, religion, race, religion, ethnicity, etc. 
• People enjoy various rights like fundamental rights under democracy political system.  
• It leads to a government by the people through free and fair elections.
• It leads to the empowerment of weaker sections.  
• The constitution of India accommodates equality among various communities and social groups to strengthen democracy.
• 33% reservation is granted to women in local panchayats.  
• It checks corruption and misuse of power.
• It leads to a transparent and accountable government.

Important Points

Challenges to democracy

• Rigging of elections
• Use of muscle and money power in elections 
• Inadequate representation of women 
• Undemocratic working of institutions 
• Criminalisation of elections 
• Social division and their demands 
• Foundational challenges like Naxalism and insurgency
• Lack of internal democracy in political parties 
• Corruption