CBSE Class 9 Social Science Democracy (Class 9 NCERT New) Quiz 5

1. Which of the following are the features of a democracy? (i) Elections do not offer the people a choice and a fair opportunity. (ii) The rulers are elected by the people and take all the major decisions. (iii) Universal Adult Franchise (iv) The government rules under the monarch.

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

2. State wether True or False:Democracy does not provide any method to deal with differences and conflicts.

A True B False

3. State wether True or False:Saudi Arabia is called an undemocratic country because it has monarchy and people do not elect their rulers and have no say in decision making.

A True B False

4. Which feature does this example show? Many Tamil workers who migratedfrom India were not given the right to vote in Sri Lanka.

A Rule of Law B Respect for rights C One Person, One vote, one value D Free and fair electoral competition.

5. Which feature of democracy does this example show? Political parties in Bangladesh have agreed that a neutral government should rule the country at the time of elections.

A Rule of law B Respect for rights C One person, one value, one vote D Free and fair electoral competition.

6. There are 40 villages in a district where the government has made no provision for drinking water. These villagers met and considered many methods of forcing the government to respond to their need. Which of these is not a democratic method?

A Filing a case in the courts claiming that water is part of the right to life. B Boycotting the next elections to give a message to all parties. C Organising public meetings against the government’s policies. D Paying money to government officials to get water.

7. Who appoints the President of China?

A By 3,000 members of the National People's Congress. B By PRI C By 1000 members of the Nation People's Congress

8. ........................ has made its citizenship rules in such a way that people belonging to Russian minority find it difficilt to get the right to vote.

A Estonia B Zimbabwe C Pakistan D China

9. ......................... attained independence from White minority rule in 1980.

A Zimbabwe B Estonia C Saudi Arabia D Mexico

10. A .............................. is a direct vote in which the entire electorate is asked to either accept or reject a particular proposal. It may be adoption of a new constitution, a law or a specific governmental policy.

A Referendum B Autocracy C Clause D Tryst