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Index is released by Economist Intelligence Unit since 2006.
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India is ranked 53/167
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Norway has topped the index.
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The index provides a clear image of the status of democracy worldwide in 167 countries.
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Categories: The index is based on five categories :
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Civil liberties,
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Electoral process and pluralism;
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Functioning of government;
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Political participation;
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Political culture.
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India has dropped two places. This is due to,
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A lapse in democratic processes among authorities.
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Suppressive actions by the government on civil liberties.
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India has been classified as a ‘flawed democracy’ along with countries such as the US, France, Belgium and Brazil.
What is “Flawed Democracy” country?
These are the countries which hold free and fair elections and respect the basic civil liberties. But they have notable weaknesses with regards to democracy. Such as an underdeveloped political culture, problems in governance and low levels of political participation.