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Sample question from Democracy NCERT Grade 9, Quizzes of Political studies

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Sample questions from the chapter : What is Democracy? Why Democracy? of NCERT 9th grade.

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Q1. In which country women do not have the right to vote until 2015?

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Which section of society does not have the right to vote in Saudi Arabia?

Ans. In Saudi Arabia women do not have the right to vote.

Q2. When was Robert Mugabe forced out of power?

Ans. In 2017 Robert Mugabe was forced out of power.

Q3. How did the ruling party in Zimbabwe deal with the opposition party?

Ans. Opposition party workers were harassed and their meeting disrupted.

Q4. Which party of Zimbabwe led the struggle for independence?

Ans. ZANU-PF, the party of Zimbabwe led the struggle for independence.

Q5. Who protects the basic rights given by the state?

Ans. Judiciary protects the basic rights given by the state.

Q6. Point out one non democratic feature of democracy?

Ans. Leaders keep changing in a democracy. This leads to instability.

Q7. In which condition does democracy lead to bad decisions?

Ans. When elected leaders do not know the best interest of the people, it leads to bad

decisions.

Q8. What is democracy?

Ans. Democracy is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people.

Q9. In which period did China face one of the worst famines that have occurred in the

world?

Ans. China’s famine of 1958-1961 was the worst recorded famine in world history.

Q10. How does a democratic government rule?

Ans. A democratic government rules within limits set by constitutional law and citizens’

rights.

Q11. Which form of government does not require all citizens to take part in politics?

Ans. Other forms of government like monarchy, dictatorship or one-party rule do not

require all citizens to take part in politics.

Q12. Which is the most preferred form of government in the world?

Ans. Democracy is the most prevalent form of government in the world today and it is

expanding to more countries.

Q13. What did Lincoln say about democracy?

Ans. According to Abraham Lincoln “Democracy is government of the people, by the

people and for the people”.

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Q1. In which country women do not have the right to vote until 2015? Or Which section of society does not have the right to vote in Saudi Arabia? Ans. In Saudi Arabia women do not have the right to vote. Q2. When was Robert Mugabe forced out of power? Ans. In 2017 Robert Mugabe was forced out of power. Q3. How did the ruling party in Zimbabwe deal with the opposition party? Ans. Opposition party workers were harassed and their meeting disrupted. Q4. Which party of Zimbabwe led the struggle for independence? Ans. ZANU-PF, the party of Zimbabwe led the struggle for independence. Q5. Who protects the basic rights given by the state? Ans. Judiciary protects the basic rights given by the state. Q6. Point out one non democratic feature of democracy? Ans. Leaders keep changing in a democracy. This leads to instability. Q7. In which condition does democracy lead to bad decisions? Ans. When elected leaders do not know the best interest of the people, it leads to bad decisions. Q8. What is democracy? Ans. Democracy is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people. Q9. In which period did China face one of the worst famines that have occurred in the world? Ans. China’s famine of 1958-1961 was the worst recorded famine in world history. Q10. How does a democratic government rule? Ans. A democratic government rules within limits set by constitutional law and citizens’ rights. Q11. Which form of government does not require all citizens to take part in politics? Ans. Other forms of government like monarchy, dictatorship or one-party rule do not require all citizens to take part in politics. Q12. Which is the most preferred form of government in the world? Ans. Democracy is the most prevalent form of government in the world today and it is expanding to more countries. Q13. What did Lincoln say about democracy? Ans. According to Abraham Lincoln “Democracy is government of the people, by the people and for the people”.

Q14. Write one simple factor common to all democracies? Ans. One simple factor common to all democracies: the government is chosen by the people. Q15. After how many years does Mexico hold election? Ans. Since its independence in 1930, Mexico holds elections after every six years to elect its President. Q16. What major political incident happened in Pakistan in the year 2002? Or When was the referendum held in Pakistan? Ans. A referendum was held in the country in 2002 that granted Pervez Musharraf a five year extension as President. Q17. Name the countries where the minorities find it difficult to get right to vote. Ans. Estonia has made its citizenship rules in such a way that people belonging to Russian minority find it difficult to get the right to vote. Q18. 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 right to life. (b) Boycotting the next elections to give a message to all parties. (c) Organising public meetings against government’s policies. (d) Paying money to government officials to get water. Ans. (d) Paying money to government officials to get water is not a democratic method. Q19. Where does the word democracy derived from? Ans. The word democracy comes from a Greek word ‘Demokratia’. In Greek ‘demos’ means people and ‘kratia’ means rule. So democracy is rule by the people. Q20. Why the kings of Nepal and Saudi Arabia rules even when they are undemocratic? Ans. The kings of Nepal and Saudi Arabia rule not because the people have chosen them to do so but because they happen to be born into the royal family. Q21. Give one reason for delay in decision making in democracy. Ans. A democratic decision involves consultation with and consent of all those who are affected by that decision. This is the main cause of delay in decision making in a democracy. Q22. Mention the advantage of involving many persons in decision making. Ans. When a number of people put their heads together, they are able to point out possible mistakes in any decision. This reduces the chances of rash or irresponsible decisions.

Q31. Here is some information about four countries. Based on this information, how would you classify each of these countries. Write ‘democratic’, ‘undemocratic’ or ‘not sure’ against each of these. (a) Country A: People who do not accept the country’s official religion do not have a right to vote. (b) Country B: The same party has been winning elections for the last twenty years. (c) Country C: Ruling party has lost in the last three elections. (d) Country D: There is no independent election commission. Ans. (a) Undemocratic (b) Not sure (c) Democratic (d) Undemocratic Q32. Here is some information about four countries. Based on this information, how would you classify each of these countries. Write ‘democratic’, ‘undemocratic’ or ‘not sure’ against each of these. (a) Country P: The parliament cannot pass a law about the army without the consent of the Chief of Army. (b) Country Q: The parliament cannot pass a law reducing the powers of the judiciary. (c) Country R: The country’s leaders cannot sign any treaty with another country without taking permission from its neighbouring country. (d) Country S: All the major economic decisions about the country are taken by officials of the central bank which the ministers cannot change. Ans. (a) Undemocratic (b) Democratic (c) Undemocratic (d) Undemocratic Q33. Give examples where real powers were not exercised by the people's elected representatives. Ans. Examples: The role of the USSR in communist Poland and that of the US in contemporary Iraq. Here the real power was with some external powers and not with locally elected representatives. This cannot be called people’s rule. Q34. How did Pervez Musharraf declare himself the chief executive of the country? Ans. In Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf led a military coup in October 1999. He overthrew a democratically elected government and declared himself the ‘Chief Executive’ of the country. Later he changed his designation to President. Q35. How people elect their representatives in China? Ans. In China, elections are regularly held after every five years for electing the country’s parliament, called Quanguo Renmin Daibiao Dahui (National People’s Congress). The National People’s Congress has the power to appoint the President of the country.

Q36. What happened after passing the Legal Framework Order in Pakistan? Ans. After passing this law, elections were held to the national and provincial assemblies. So Pakistan has had elections, elected representatives have some powers. But the final power rests with military officers and General Musharraf himself. Q37. How can we say that the people in Mexico did not have any choice in the election? Ans. In Mexico, people seemed to really have a choice but in practice they had no choice. There was no way the ruling party (PRI) could be defeated, even if people were against it. These are not fair elections. Thus, Mexico is not considered an example of democracy. Q38. Who was the president of Zimbabwe since independence? Ans. Zimbabwe attained independence from White minority rule in 1980. Since then the country has been ruled by ZANU-PF, the party that led the freedom struggle. Its leader, Robert Mugabe, has been ruling the country since independence. Q39. Why Pakistan under General Musharraf should not be called a democracy? Ans. People may have elected their representatives to the national and provincial assemblies but those elected representatives are not really the rulers. They cannot take the final decisions. The power to take final decision rests with army officials and with General Musharraf, and none of them are elected by the people. Q40. Which of these is not a good argument in favour of democracy? Why? (a) People feel free and equal in a democracy. (b) Democracies resolve conflict in a better way than others. (c) Democratic government is more accountable to the people. (d) Democracies are more prosperous than others. Ans. (d) Democracies are more prosperous than others is not a good argument in favour of democracy as there are many countries which opted for democracy but are not prosperous whereas there are countries which are non-democratic but are prosperous. The prosperity of any country depends on many factors such correct policies of government, availability of natural resources etc. Q41. Who are allowed to contest election in China? Ans. Before contesting elections, a candidate needs the approval of the Chinese Communist Party. Only those who are members of the Chinese Communist Party or eight smaller parties allied to it were allowed to contest elections held in 2002-03. The government is always formed by the Communist Party. Q42. A democracy enhances the dignity of citizens. How? Ans. Democracy enhances the dignity of citizens. Democracy is based on the principle of political equality, on recognising that the poorest and the least educated has the same status as the rich and the educated. People are not subjects of a ruler, they are the rulers themselves. Even when they make mistakes, they are responsible for their conduct. Q43. Compare the democratic system in China with that in Mexico. Ans. Difference

Why do we prefer democracy over any other form of government? Give four reasons. Ans. Democracy is considered the best form of government because of the following reasons:

Democracy cannot get us everything and is not the solution to all problems. But it is clearly better than any other alternative that we know.
It offers better chances of a good decision; it is likely to respect people’s own wishes and allows different kinds of people to live together.
Even when it fails to do some of these things, it allows a way of correcting its mistakes and offers more dignity to all citizens. Q49. Explain briefly how is the principle of one person one vote denied in the following countries: a) Saudi Arabia (b) Estonia (c) Fiji. Ans. Democracy is based on a fundamental principle of political equality. In a democracy, each adult citizen must have one vote and each vote must have one value. Yet, there are many instances of denial of equal right to vote.
In Saudi Arabia women do not have the right to vote.
Estonia has made its citizenship rules in such a way that people belonging to Russian minority find it difficult to get the right to vote.
In Fiji, the electoral system is such that the vote of an indigenous Fiji has more value than that of an Indian-Fijian. Q50. Are the following statements in keeping with democracy as a value? Why? (a) Father to daughter: I don’t want to hear your opinion about your marriage. In our family children marry where the parents tell them to. (b) Teacher to student: Don’t disturb my concentration by asking me questions in the classroom. (c) Employee to the officer: Our working hours must be reduced according to the law. Ans. (a) The statement made is an undemocratic statement as the girl is not allowed to express her opinion on her marriage. As per our Constitution, every citizen who is 18 or above has the right to marry according to his/her choice. (b) The statement made is undemocratic as the student is being denied the right to ask questions/clear his doubts. (c) The statement made is a democratic statement because here the employees are asking for their fundamental right. Q51. Mention any three essential feature of democracy. Ans. The essential features of democracy are:
In a democracy the final decision making power must rest with those elected by the people.
A democracy must be based on a free and fair election where those currently in power have a fair chance of losing.
In a democracy, each adult citizen must have one vote and each vote must have one value.
A democratic government rules within limits set by constitutional law and citizens’ rights.

Q52. Each of these statements contains a democratic and an undemocratic element. Write out the two separately for each statement. (a) A minister said that some laws have to be passed by the parliament in order to conform to the regulations decided by the World Trade Organisation (WTO). (b) The Election Commission ordered re-polling in a constituency where large-scale rigging was reported. (c) Women’s representation in the parliament has barely reached 10 per cent. This led women’s organisations to demand one-third seats for women. Ans. (a) Democratic: Passing of the laws by the Parliament. Undemocratic: Conforming to the regulations decided by the World Trade Organisation. (b) Democratic: The Election Commission ordered re-polling in a constituency. Undemocratic: Large scale rigging was reported. (c) Democratic: Demand by Women’s Organisation to reserve one-third seats for women. Undemocratic: Women’s representation in the parliament is less than 10 per cent. Q53. What was PRI? Highlight four dirty tricks played by it to win elections in Mexico. Ans. Until 2000 every election was won by a party called PRI (Institutional Revolutionary Party). Opposition parties did contest elections, but never managed to win. The PRI was known to use many dirty tricks to win elections. All those who were employed in government offices had to attend its party meetings. Teachers of government schools used to force parents to vote for the PRI. Media largely ignored the activities of opposition political parties except to criticise them. Sometimes the polling booths were shifted from one place to another in the last minute, which made it difficult for people to cast their votes. The PRI spent a large sum of money in the campaign for its candidates. Q54. China's famine of 1958-61 was a result of government policies. Justify Ans. China's famine of 1958-

China’s famine of 1958-1961 was the worst recorded famine in world history. During those days, India’s economic condition was not much better than China. Yet India did not have a famine of the kind China had.
Economists think that this was a result of different government policies in the two countries. The existence of democracy in India made the Indian government respond to food scarcity in a way that the Chinese government did not.
They point out that no large-scale famine has ever taken place in an independent and democratic country. If China too had multiparty elections, an opposition party and a press free to criticise the government, then so many people may not have died in the famine. Q55. How does a democracy provide a platform to deal with differences and conflicts? Ans.
In any society people are bound to have differences of opinions and interests. These differences are particularly sharp in a country like ours which has an amazing social diversity.
The conflict can be solved by brutal power. Whichever group is more powerful will dictate its terms and others will have to accept that. But that would lead to resentment and unhappiness.

Q59. What steps were taken by Robert Mugabe in Zimbabwe to remain in power? Ans. Steps taken were:

Over the years his government has changed the constitution several times to increase the powers of the President and make him less accountable.
Opposition party workers are harassed and their meeting disrupted.
Public protests and demonstrations against the government are declared illegal.
There is a law that limits the right to criticise the President.
Television and radio are controlled by the government and give only the ruling party’s version.
There are independent newspapers but the government harasses those journalists who go against it.
The government has ignored some court judgments that went against it and has pressurised judges. Q60. ZANU-PF wins the elections every 5 years in Zimbabwe. Are the leaders of ZANU-PF close to the value of democracy? Explain. Ans. Zimbabwe attained independence from White minority rule in 1980. Since then the country has been ruled by ZANU-PF, the party that led the freedom struggle. Its leader, Robert Mugabe, has been ruling the country since independence. Leaders of ZANU-PF were not close to the value of democracy in the following ways:
Elections have been held regularly and always won by ZANU-PF. President Mugabe is popular but also uses unfair practices in elections.
Over the years his government has changed the constitution several times to increase the powers of the President and make him less accountable.
Opposition party workers are harassed and their meeting disrupted. Public protests and demonstrations against the government are declared illegal.
There is a law that limits the right to criticise the President. Television and radio are controlled by the government and give only the ruling party’s version. Q61. Consider the following facts about a country and decide if you would call it a democracy. Give reasons to support your decision. (a) All the citizens of the country have right to vote. Elections are held regularly. (b) The country took loan from international agencies. One of the conditions for giving loan was that the government would reduce its expenses on education and health. (c) People speak more than seven languages but education is available only in one language, the language spoken by 52 percent people of that country. (d) Several organisations have given a call for peaceful demonstrations and nation wide strikes in the country to oppose these policies. Government has arrested these leaders. (e) The government owns the radio and television in the country. All the newspapers have to get permission from the government to publish any news about government’s policies and protests. Ans. (a) This is a democracy because regular elections and universal adult franchise are two important features of democracy. (b) This is undemocratic because government cannot perform any functions which go against the welfare of the country and its people.

(c) This is undemocratic. The national language can be a single language because such a concept will bring about national integrity but in democracy education should be available in other languages also. (d) This is undemocratic. Democracy provides people the right to strike or demonstrations in peaceful manner. (e) This is undemocratic. Democracy provides people the right to freedom of speech and expression. Q62. Write a response to the following arguments against democracy: (a) Army is the most disciplined and corruption-free organisation in the country. Therefore army should rule the country. (b) Rule of the majority means the rule of ignorant people. What we need is the rule of the wise, even if they are in small numbers. (c)If we want religious leaders to guide us in spiritual matters, why not invite them to guide us in politics as well. The country should be ruled by religious leaders. Ans. (a) Army is the most disciplined and corruption-free organisation in the country, however, it cannot be justified that they should rule the country because:

They are not elected by the people.
There is no guarantee that the army cannot turn into a dictator at any point of their rule, making the life of the people difficult. Example: people of Chile suffered under the rule of General Augusto Pinochet. (b) Such a thing would be against the principle of the Universal Adult Franchise, wherein all citizens who are 18 years and above irrespective of their religion, caste, sex, socio- economic background etc. are free to vote. Therefore ignoring some sections of the society would be unfair. (c) The country should not be ruled by religious leaders because:
Politics and religion are two different fields.
In a multi-religious country bringing religion into politics can cause serious conflict among the people.
Besides, many religious leaders even do not have any experience in administration.

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