Social Science Class IX-Assignment
WHAT IS DEMOCRACY? WHY DEMOCRACY?
ASSESSMENT
MULTIPLE CHOICE
QUESTIONS
1. The word ‘Democracy’ comes from the Greek word :
(a)
Democracia (b) Demokratia (c) Demos (d) Kratia
2. What kind of government is there in Myanmar?
(a)
Government elected by the people (b) Communist government (c) Army rule (d)
Monarchy
3. The head of the government in Nepal is the :
(a)
President (b) Prime Minister (c) King (d) Vice President
4. Who led a military coup in Pakistan in 1999?
(a)
Benazir Bhutto (b) Nawaz Sharif (c) Pervez Musharraf (d) None of the above
5. In August 2002, Musharraf issued a ‘Legal Framework Order’ that amended the
Constitution of Pakistan. According to this Order, the President could :
(a)
appoint the National Assemblies (b) dismiss the National and Provincial
Assemblies
(c)
amend the Constitution on his own (d) declare elections
6. In which case was the real power with external powers and not with the
locally elected representatives?
(a)
India in Sri Lanka (b) US in Iraq (c) USSR in Communist Poland (d) Both (b) and
(c)
7. ‘One person, one vote’ means :
(a)
One person is to be voted by all (b) One person has one vote and each vote has
one value
(c)
A person can vote only once in his life (d) Both (a) and (c)
8. How many members are elected to the National People’s Congress from all over
China?
(a)
3050 (b) 3000 (c) 4000 (d) 2000
9. Why can the Chinese government not be called a democratic government even
though elections are held there?
(a)
Army participates in election (b) Government is not accountable to the people
(c)
Some parts of China are not represented at all (d) Government is always formed
by the Communist Party
10. Which party always won elections in Mexico since its independence in 1930
until 2000?
(a)
Revolutionary Party (b) Mexican Revolutionary Party
(c)
Institutional Revolutionary Party (d) Institutional Party
11. Democracy must be based on :
(a)
One-party system (b) Free and fair election(c) Choice from only the ruling party
(d) All the above
12. When did Zimbabwe attain independence and from whom?
(a)
1970, from Black minority rule (b) 1880, from White minority rule
(c)
1980, from Americans (d) 1980, from White minority rule
13. Which party has ruled Zimbabwe since its independence and who is its ruler?
(a)
ZANU-PF, Robert Mugabe (b) ZANU-PF, Kenneth Kuanda
(c)
Zimbabwe Freedom Party, Nelson Mandela (d) Zimbabwe Party, P Johnson
14. Which of these statements is/are correct in the case of Zimbabwe?
(a)
Popular governments are always democratic (b) Popular governments can be
undemocratic
(c)
Popular leaders can be autocratic (d) Both (b) and (c)
15. Which of these features is/are necessary to provide the basic rights to the
citizens?
(a)
Citizens should be free to think (b) Should be free to form associations
(c)
Should be free to raise protest (d) All the above
16. Which organ of the government is required to protect the rights of the
citizens?
(a)
Executive (b) Legislature (c) Independent judiciary (d) Police
17. A democratic government has to respect some rules after winning the
elections. Which of these points is not a part of those rules?
(a)
Respecting guarantees given to the minorities (b) Every major decision has to go
through a series of consultations
(c)
Office-bearers are not accountable (d) Office-bearers have some responsibilities
18. What is Constitutional Law?
(a)
Provisions given in the Constitution (b) Law to make Constitution
(c)
Law to set up Constituent Assembly (d) None of the above
19. Which of these is permitted under the Rule of Law?
(a)
Prime Minister can be punished for violating the Constitution (b) Police has a
right to kill anybody
(c)
Women can be paid lesser salaries (d) President can rule for as long as he wants
20. Some of the drawbacks of democracy are :
(a)
instability and delays (b)
corruption and hypocrisy
(c)
politicians fight among themselves (d) all the above
21. In which of these cases can democracy not provide a complete solution?
(a)
Removing poverty completely (b) Providing education to all (c) Giving jobs to
all (d) All the above
22. In which period did China face one of the worst famines that have occurred
in the world?
(a)
1932-36 (b) 1958-61 (c) 2001-2002 (d) 2004-2007
23. A democratic government is better than a non-democratic government because :
(a)
it may or may not be accountable (b) it always responds to the needs of the
people
(c)
it is a more accountable form of government (d) none of the above
24. Democracy improves the quality of decision making because :
(a)
decisions are taken by educated people (b) decisions are taken by consultation
and discussion
(c)
decisions are taken over a long period of time (d) all decisions are approved by
judiciary
25. In any society, people are bound to have difference of opinions and
interests. Which is a better way of dealing with these conflicts?
(a)
By brutal power exercised by the government (b) By allowing one group to dictate
terms to others
(c)
By providing equal opportunities to all (d) By opting for a strong leader who
should have all the powers.
26. How does democracy allow us to correct its own mistakes?
(a)
Mistakes are hidden and cannot be corrected (b) Re-electing the same government
to enable it to correct its mistakes
(c)
The rulers can be changed (d) None of the above
27. The most common form that democracy takes in our time is that of :
(a)
limited democracy (b) representative democracy (c) maximum democracy (d) none of
the above
28. Which of these is not an instance of broader meaning of democracy?
(a)
Taking opinion of all the family members before taking a decision
(b)
Being allowed to ask questions in the class (c) Having no say in one’s marriage
plan (d) None of the above
29. Which body in Indian political system is an example of direct democracy?
(a)
Zila Parishad (b) Panchayat Samiti (c) Gram Sabha (d) Vidhan Sabha
30. Which of these is an example of perfect democracy?
(a)
USA (b) UK (c) India (d) None of the above
31. Which of these is not a feature of monarchy, dictatorship or one party rule?
(a)
Censorship of press (b) No opposition party or parties
(c)
Citizens taking part in politics (d) One-man rule
SHORT ANSWER TYPE
QUESTIONS (3 marks)
1.
How can you say that every government that holds an election is not a
democracy? Give an example to prove your point.
2.
In China, elections are held after every five years. In spite of
this, China does not have a democratic government. Why?
3.
In which way is the right to vote denied in Saudi Arabia and Fiji?
4.
Why has India never had a famine of the level which occurred in China
in 1958-61?
5.
‘Democracy is based on consultation and discussion’. Explain.
6.
Why it is not possible for the people to rule directly but through
elected representatives?
7.
Is it possible for any country to become a perfect democracy? Give
reasons.
QUESTIONS FROM CBSE
EXAMINATION PAPERS
1.
Define Democracy. State any merit and demerit of Democracy ?
2.
Why is Democracy considered the best form of government? Give three
reasons.
3.
What is the role of citizen in promoting Democracy?
4.
Mention three essential features of democracy.
5.
Explain any three diferences between democratic country and
non-democratic country?
6.
Is China a democratic country or not? Give two arguments in favor of
your answer.
7.
What is Representative Democracy? Discuss its significance in the
contemporary world.
8.
Explain any three features of democracy.
9.
Why is Zimbabwe not considered a democratic country?
10.
How does democracy in a country enhance the dignity of an individual?
State three points.
11.
‘‘Elections in China do not represent people’s verdict.’’ Explain.
12.
‘‘Democracy allows people to correct their own mistakes.’’ Support
the given statement with three points.
13.
Explain any three major political changes that took place recently in
India’s neighbourhood?
14.
What would have happened if India was not a democracy? Could we have
stayed together as a single unified nation (Give your views.)
15.
Describe three features of democracy.
16.
What is democracy? Why do we need democracy?
17.
What are the difficulties people face in non-democratic countries?
18.
What is democracy? Explain any three features of democracy.
19.
Why are China, Estonia and Saudi Arabia not truly democratic
countries? State one reason to each one of them.
20.
Write three Arguments in favour of Democracy.
21.
Why are China and Saudi Arabia are not democratic countries though
they declare themselves as democracies? State one reason for each of these two
countries.
LONG ANSWER TYPE
QUESTIONS (4 marks)
1.
What were the steps taken by Musharraf in Pakistan to empower
himself?
2.
With reference to Zimbabwe, describe how the popular approval of
rulers is necessary in a democracy but not sufficient?
3.
On the basis of the various examples given in the chapter, state what
should be the four features of democracy?
4.
Enumerate the arguments given against democracy.
5.
How does democracy provide a method to deal with differences and
conflicts?
QUESTIONS FROM CBSE
EXAMINATION PAPERS
1.
Write any four disadvantages of Democracy.
2.
What are the various drawbacks of democracy?
3.
How did the Hitler destroy the democracy in Germany? Explain.
4.
‘Democracy is better than other forms of Government because it allows
us to correct our own mistakes.’ Discuss.
5.
How does a democratic government rule within limits set by
Constitutional Law? Give three reasons.
6.
What is the significance of rule of law and respect for rights in a
democratic country? State four points.
7.
What do you mean by rule of law and respect for rights?
8.
Why does a democratic country need constitution?
9.
Write any two arguments in favour and two against democracy as a form
of government.
10.
Despite its demerits, why is democracy the most preferred form of
government? Explain.
11.
How is democracy better than other forms of Government?
12.
Give any four arguments against Democracy.
13.
Why is democracy called a ‘‘Government by discussion?’’
14.
Explain any four features of Democracy.
15.
‘‘A Democratic government is a better from of government because it
allows us to correct out own mistake.’’ Discuss.
(a)
Why are modern democracies representative? Give two reasons.
(b)
Present any two arguments against democracy.
16.
Describe any four points against democracy.
17.
‘‘Democracy improves the quality of decision making.’’ Explain.
18.
‘‘Democracy enhances the dignity of citizen.’’ Justify this
statement.
19.
Why do we prefer democracy over any other form of government? Give
four reasons.
20.
Enumerate the four important characteristic features of democracy.
21.
Give any four reasons why democracies resolve conflict in a better
way than other forms of governments.
22.
Give any four arguments in favour of Democracy.
23.
Why is democratic government a better government? Mention four
reasons.
24.
How does democracy provide method to deal with differences and
conflicts?