CBSE Class 7 Social Science From the Rulers to the Ruled Types of Governments (Class 7 NCERT New) Quiz 1

1. According to Kautilya's Arthashastra, the duty to maintain law and order within the state is called:

A Raksha B Pālana C Yogakṣhema D Dharma

2. The legislative function of the government refers to:

A Implementing the rules B Ensuring rules are followed C The creation of rules D Judging disputes

3. A Constitution is best described as:

A A book of religious prayers B A king's personal diary C A book of fundamental rules of a country D A collection of poems about nature

4. Who famously described democracy as a government of the people, by the people, for the people?

A Adolf Hitler B Kautilya C Abraham Lincoln D King Charles III

5. In which form of government does the head of state inherit their position from their family?

A Democracy B Monarchy C Theocracy D Republic

6. What is Universal Adult Franchise?

A The right of only wealthy people to vote B The right of every citizen above a certain age to vote C The right of the king to choose his successor D The right of students to choose their teachers

7. In a Presidential democracy (like the USA), the Executive works:

A As a part of the Legislature B Independently of the Legislature C Under the control of the King D Only during the night

8. The Uttaramerur inscriptions from the 10th century CE provide details about elections in which empire?

A Maurya Empire B Chola Empire C Roman Empire D Gupta Empire

9. A form of government ruled by religious leaders and religious laws is called:

A Oligarchy B Dictatorship C Theocracy D Direct Democracy

10. Which of the following is a core principle of democracy?

A Hereditary rule B Equality and Freedom C Absolute power of one person D Secrecy in decision making