CBSE Class 9 Social Science Civics Democracy in the Contemporary World Quiz 2

1. The President of the World Bank has always been from

A U.K. B U.S.A. C France D Russia

2. What is the territory under the immediate political control of another state called?

A Communist state B Colony C Democratic state D none of the above

3. Which one of the following situations is democratic?

A General Pinochet, an Army General of Chile, led a coup and became the President of the country. B In China, always the Communist Party only wins in elections and forms the government. C The government led by Jaruzelski in Poland, imposed martial law and imprisoned thousands of Solidarity members who took part in strike. D The African National Congress of South Africa drew up a constitution which gave most extensive rights to its citizns.

4. How many member states are there in the International Monetary Fund?

A 173 B 192 C 200 D 190

5. Which country supported and controlled the autocratic government in Poland?

A USA B China C Russia D UK

6. Who among the following in UN has always been a citizen of the US?

A Treasury Secretary B President of the World Bank C Finance Secretary D Secretary General

7. Which of the following does not lead to the spread of democracy?

A Struggle by people B Invasion by foreign country C End of colonialism D People’s desire for freedom

8. Why was International Monetary Fund established?

A To maintain peace and security among the countries B Lends money to governments of member nations when in need C To implement and formulate trade agreements D To take decision regarding misery and poverty of western countries

9. First Prime Minister of Ghanawas :

A Augusto Pinochet B Nkrumah C General Bachelet D Allende

10. How many members’ countries are there in Security Council of UN?

A 25 B 20 C 15 D 10