CBSE Class 7 Social Science New Beginnings Cities and States (Class 7 NCERT New) Quiz 7

1. What is the meaning of "democracy"?

A Government in which people or their representatives participate in decision-making. B A system of government ruled by a king. C Passed from parent to child. D Money collected by the government through taxes.

2. What is a "republic"?

A A country where rulers are elected or selected rather than inheriting power. B A system of government ruled by a king. C An assembly-based state with shared decision-making. D Money collected by the government through taxes.

3. Should a king inherit the throne automatically? Why or why not?

A Yes, because it ensures stability. B No, because leadership should be based on merit. C Yes, because it is a tradition. D No, because it may lead to poor governance.

4. What qualities should a good ruler have?

A Wisdom, honesty, courage, fairness, and concern for the welfare of the people. B Wealth, power, and influence. C Intelligence, ambition, and strategy. D Strength, authority, and dominance.

5. In most mahājanapadas, the ruler was a

A Merchant B Monk C Rājā D Soldier

6. A monarchy is a system where

A Everyone rules together B The king is the highest authority C Priests govern the state D Merchants elect rulers

7. The position of the king was usually

A Elected every year B Hereditary C Decided by merchants D Given to the richest person

8. The king usually succeeded his

A Brother B Father C Teacher D Minister

9. Which of the following was NOT a duty of the king?

A Collecting taxes B Maintaining law and order C Building fortifications D Writing religious books

10. Which of these was one of the most powerful monarchies?

A Vajji B Magadha C Kosala D Avanti