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NCERT 9th Class (CBSE) Social Science: What is Democracy? Why Democracy? – Quiz
26 Multiple Choice Questions related to NCERT 9th Class (CBSE) Social Science: What is Democracy? Why Democracy? – Quiz:
- “People are free to believe in and practice any religion” is not a valid reason because there are lesser changes for famine to take place in a democratic country. This is because practicing of a religion is not at all related to famine.
- The name of the Chinese Parliament is the National People’s Congress.
- The exercise of this choice leads to a government limited by basic rules of the constitution and citizens’ rights.
Quiz: What is Democracy? Why Democracy?
Democracy is a form of government in which the rules are elected by the people. This definition separates democracy forms of government that are clearly not democratic. Democracy is the best form government as the rulers accountable to the people and have to fulfil their needs.
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The word ‘Democracy’ comes from the Greek word –
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Wrong! Correct answer is Demokratia
- Question 2 of 26
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What kind of government is there in Myanmar?
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Wrong! Correct answer is Army rule
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The head of the government in Nepal is the:
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Wrong! Correct answer is President
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Who led a military coup in Pakistan in 1999?
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Wrong! Correct answer is Pervez Musharraf
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In which case was the real power with external powers and not with the locally elected representatives?
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Wrong! Correct answer is Both (b) and (c)
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‘One person, one vote’ means ______
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Wrong! Correct answer is One person has one vote and each vote has one value
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How many members are elected to the National People’s Congress from all over China?
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Wrong! Correct answer is 3000
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Why can the Chinese government not be called a democratic government even though elections are held there?
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Wrong! Correct answer is Government is always formed by the Communist Party
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Which party always won elections in Mexico since its independence in 1930 until 2000?
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Wrong! Correct answer is Institutional Revolutionary Party
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Democracy must be based on ________
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Wrong! Correct answer is Free and fair election
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When did Zimbabwe attain independence and from whom?
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Wrong! Correct answer is 1980, from White minority rule
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Which party has ruled Zimbabwe since its independence and who is its ruler?
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Wrong! Correct answer is ANU-PF, Robert Mugabe
- Question 13 of 26
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which of these features is/are necessary to provide the basic rights to the citizens?
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Wrong! Correct answer is All the above
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Which organ of the government is required to protect the rights of the citizens?
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Wrong! Correct answer is Independent judiciary
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15What is Constitutional Law?
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Wrong! Correct answer is Provisions given in the Constitution
- Question 16 of 26
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Which of these is permitted under the Rule of Law?
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Wrong! Correct answer is Prime Minister can be punished for violating the Constitution.
- Question 17 of 26
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Some of the drawbacks of democracy is _______
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Wrong! Correct answer is All the above
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In which of these cases can democracy not provides a complete solution?
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Wrong! Correct answer is All the above
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In which period did China face one of the worst famines that have occurred in the world?
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Wrong! Correct answer is 1958-61
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A democratic government is better than a non-democratic government because _________
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Wrong! Correct answer is It is a more accountable form of government
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Democracy improves the quality of decision-making because ________
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Wrong! Correct answer is Decisions are taken by consultation and discussion
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How does democracy allows us to correct its own mistakes?
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Wrong! Correct answer is The rulers can be changed
- Question 23 of 26
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The most common form that democracy takes in our time is that of ______
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Wrong! Correct answer is Representative democracy
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Which body in Indian political system is an example of direct democracy?
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Wrong! Correct answer is Gram Sabha
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Which of these is an example of perfect democracy?
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Wrong! Correct answer is None of the above
- Question 26 of 26
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26 Which of these is not a feature of monarchy, dictatorship or one-party rule?
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Wrong! Correct answer is Citizens taking part in politics
