CBSE Class 10 Social Science Civics Challenges to Democracy Quiz 1

1. Which of the following represents a challenge to democracy?

A Women not allowed to take part in public activities in Saudi Arabia. B Renewed violence in Sri Lanka following the breakdown of talks between the government and the LTTE. C Money and muscle power during election. D All of the above

2. In the context of the “Challenge of Expansion”, which of the following ideas is correct?

A (i), (ii), (iii) B (ii), (iii), (iv) C (i), (iii), (iv) D (i), (ii), (iv)

3. Which one of the following situations represents the success of democracy?

A US as the only Super power disregards the UN and takes unilateral action. B General Pinochet government defeated, but army is still under control of many institutions. C The King of Nepal Birendra accepted constitutional Monarchy. D Integration of French speaking and Dutch speaking people in Belgium.

4. “Foundational challenge includes:

A Bringing down the existing non- democratic regimes. B Strengthening of the institutions and practices of democracy. C Establishing a sovereign and functional state. D All of these

5. Democracy does not stand for:

A Democratic Right B Elections C Violence D Accommodation of diversity

6. In Bolivia, Morales a supporter of water struggle, becomes Prime Minister, MNCs threaten to leave the country.

A Foundational challenge B Challenge of democracy C Deepening of democracy

7. In Belgium, one round of constitutional change takes place, but the Dutch speakers, not satisfied, want more autonomy.

A Foundational challenge B Challenge of expansion C Deepening of democracy

8. In Nepal, Constituent Assembly about to be elected, unrest in Terai areas, Maoists have not surrendered arms.

A Foundational challenge B Challenge of expansion C Deepening of democracy

9. Looking at the expanded definition, which one of the following statements is not correct about democracy?

A The rulers elected by the people must take all the major decisions. B Elections must offer a fair choice to the people to change the current rulers. C The choice should be available to all people on an equal basis. D To exercise this choice government must not be limited by basic rules of the Constitution and citizens' rights.