NCERT MCQ ON WHAT IS DEMOCRACY? WHY DEMOCRACY?
Question 1. When did Mexico become independent?
(a) 1979
(b) 1981
(c) 1980
(d) 1982
Answer : C
Question 2. 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 3. Zimbabwe attained independence from White minority rule in …….?
(a) 1980
(b) 1975
(c) 1981
(d) 1977
Answer : A
Question 4. 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 5. 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 6. 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 7. 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 8. Which of these is an example of perfect democracy?
(a) USA
(b) UK
(c) India
(d) None of the above
Answer : D
Question 9. When was Mugabe forced out of office?
(a) 2018
(b) 2017
(c) 2016
(d) 2019
Answer : B
Question 10. 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 11. 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 12. 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 13. 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 14. 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
Question15 . 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