CBSE Class 9 Political Science What is Democracy? MCQs

Question. Who led a military coup in Pakistan in 1999?
(a) Benazir Bhutto
(b) Nawaz Sharif
(c) Pervez Musharraf
(d) None of the above

Answer :  C

Question. The word ‘Democracy’ comes from the Greek word –
(a) Democracia
(b) Demokratia
(c) Demos
(d) Kratia

Answer :  B

Question. The head of the government in Nepal is the :
(a) President
(b) Prime Minister
(c) King
(d) Vice President

Answer :  A

Question. In any society, people are bound to have difference of opinions and interests. Which is a better way of dealing with these conflicts?
(a) By brutal power exercised by the government
(b) By allowing one group to dictate terms to others
(c) By providing equal opportunities to all
(d) By opting for a strong leader who should have all the powers.

Answer :  C

Question. Which party always won elections in Mexico since its independence in 1930 until 2000?
(a) Revolutionary Party
(b) Mexican Revolutionary Party
(c) Institutional Revolutionary Party
(d) Institutional Party

Answer :  C

Question. Some of the drawbacks of democracy is
(a) Instability and delays
(b) corruption and hypocrisy
(c) Politicians fighting among themselves
(d) all the above

Answer :  D

Question. Which of these is not an instance of broader meaning of democracy?
(a) Taking opinion of all the family members before taking a decision
(b) Being allowed to ask questions in the class
(c) Having no say in one’s marriage plan
(d) None of the above

Answer :  C

Question. ………..is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people?
(a) Dictatorship
(b) Non Demoractic Government
(c) Monarchy
(d) Democracy

Answer :  D

Question. How are the rulers of Saudi Arabia elected?
(a) By the people
(b) Rule of the army
(c) because they happen to be born into the royal family
(d) None

Answer :  C

Question. Democracy must be based on
(a) One-party system
(b) Free and fair election
(c) Choice from only the ruling party
(d) All of the above

Answer :  B

Question. In a democracy the final decision making power must rest with …….?
(a) The official heads
(b) The monarchs
(c) Those elected by the people.
(d) None

Answer :  C

Question. Which of these is permitted under the Rule of Law?
(a) Prime Minister can be punished for violating the Constitution.
(b) Police has a right to kill anybody.
(c) Women can be paid lesser salaries.
(d) President can rule for as long as he wants.

Answer :  A

Question. What kind of government is there in Myanmar?
(a) Government elected by the people
(b) Communist government
(c) Army rule
(d) Monarchy

Answer :  C

Question. When did Mexico become independent?
(a) 1979
(b) 1981
(c) 1980
(d) 1982

Answer :  C

Question. In any society, people are bound to have difference of opinions and interests. Which is a better way of dealing with these conflicts?
(a) By brutal power exercised by the government
(b) By allowing one group to dictate terms to others
(c) By providing equal opportunities to all
(d) By opting for a strong leader who should have all the powers.

Answer :  C

Question. Zimbabwe attained independence from White minority rule in …….?
(a) 1980
(b) 1975
(c) 1981
(d) 1977

Answer :  A

Question. In which of these cases can democracy not provide a complete solution?
(a) Removing poverty completely
(b) Providing education to all
(c) Giving jobs to all
(d) All of the above

Answer :  D

Question. Which of these is permitted under the Rule of Law?
(a) Prime Minister can be punished for violating the Constitution.
(b) Police has a right to kill anybody.
(c) Women can be paid lesser salaries.
(d) President can rule for as long as he wants.

Answer :  A

Question. A democratic government has to respect some rules after winning the elections. Which of these points is not a part of those rules?
(a) Respecting guarantees given to the minorities.
(b) Every major decision has to go through a series of consultations.
(c) Office-bearers are not accountable.
(d) Office-bearers have some responsibilities.

Answer :  C

Question. Which party has ruled Zimbabwe since its independence and who is its ruler?
(a) ZANU-PF, Robert Mugabe
(b) ZANU-PF, Kenneth Kaunda
(c) Zimbabwe Freedom Party, Nelson Mandela
(d) Zimbabwe Party, P Johnson

Answer :  A

Question. Which of these is an example of perfect democracy?
(a) USA
(b) UK
(c) India
(d) None of the above

Answer :  D

Question. When was Mugabe forced out of office?
(a) 2018
(b) 2017
(c) 2016
(d) 2019

Answer :  B

Question. Democracy is based on….?
(a) Discussions and meetings are amongst few
(b) Discussions and meetings occur when a number of people put their heads together,
(c) No discussions
(d) Unruly crowded meetings with no formal decision

Answer :  B

Question. Which party has ruled Zimbabwe since its independence and who is its ruler?
(a) ZANU-PF, Robert Mugabe
(b) ZANU-PF, Kenneth Kaunda
(c) Zimbabwe Freedom Party, Nelson Mandela
(d) Zimbabwe Party, P Johnson

Answer :  A

Question. How many members are elected to the National People’s Congress from all over China?
(a) 3050
(b) 3000
(c) 4000
(d) 2000

Answer :  B

Question. When did Zimbabwe attain independence and from whom?
(a) 1970, from Black minority rule
(b) 1880, from White minority rule
(c) 1980, from Americans
(d) 1980, from White minority rule

Answer :  D

Question. What is Constitutional Law?
(a) Provisions given in the Constitution
(b) Law to make Constitution
(c) Law to set up Constituent Assembly
(d) none of the above

Answer :  A

Question. In which period did China face one of the worst famines that have occurred in the world?
(a) 1932-36
(b) 1958-61
(c) 2001-2002
(d) 2004-2007

Answer :  B

Question.The most common form that democracy takes in our time is that of
(a) Limited democracy
(b) representative democracy
(c) Maximum democracy
(d) none of the above

Answer :  B