CLASS-IX QUIZ 3 : DEMOCRATIC POLITICS LESSON 1 : WHAT IS DEMOCRACY? WHY?

WHAT IS DEMOCRACY? WHY? Quiz

All questions are compulsory. You have 10 minutes.

21. Which country faced a severe famine from 1958–61 despite being economically better than India?

a) Russia b) USA c) China d) Brazil

22. Democracy ensures:

a) Rule of military b) Freedom to speak and choose c) Power to rich only d) No elections

23. What is the most important reason to prefer democracy?

a) Economic growth b) Military strength c) Dignity and freedom of citizens d) One leader’s control

24. In democracy, people are:

a) Subjects b) Rulers c) Slaves d) Servants

25. Which of the following is a major criticism of democracy?

a) Quick decisions b) Delays in decision-making c) No representation d) Stability

26. What is the biggest strength of democracy?

a) It can't make mistakes b) Mistakes can be corrected c) No elections d) It gives power to the military

27. Democracy helps in:

a) One-man rule b) Class division c) Conflict resolution d) Silencing opposition

28. Who holds the real power in Zimbabwe under Robert Mugabe?

a) Parliament b) Elected opposition c) President d) Judiciary

29. Which principle is missing in one-party states?

a) Dictatorship b) Freedom of press c) Real political choice d) Tax collection

30. A good democratic government:

a) Ignores minorities b) Respects constitutional limits c) Has no opposition d) Uses violence