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CBSE Class 9th Political Science Multiple Choice Question Chapter 1 What is Democracy? Why Democracy?

Question 1: Who wrote the book “What is Democracy? Why Democracy?”?

A) Amartya Sen

B) Mahatma Gandhi

C) Jawaharlal Nehru

D) Nelson Mandela

Answer: A) Amartya Sen

Question 2: What does the term ‘democracy’ mean?

A) Rule by the wealthy

B) Rule by the majority

C) Rule by a single person

D) Rule by the military

Answer: B) Rule by the majority

Question 3: In a democracy, the ultimate power lies with:

A) The President

B) The Prime Minister

C) The Judiciary

D) The people

Answer: D) The people

Question 4: Which of the following is NOT a feature of democracy?

A) Free and fair elections

B) Rule by a single individual

C) Respect for minorities

D) Protection of fundamental rights

Answer: B) Rule by a single individual

Question 5: Which country is considered the world’s largest democracy?

A) United States

B) China

C) India

D) Russia

Answer: C) India

Question 6: Which of the following is a direct democracy?

A) India

B) United States

C) Switzerland

D) China

Answer: C) Switzerland

Question 7: The idea of democracy originated in:

A) Ancient Rome

B) Ancient Egypt

C) Ancient Greece

D) Ancient India

Answer: C) Ancient Greece

Question 8: Democracy ensures the participation of:

A) Only the ruling class

B) Only the majority community

C) All citizens

D) Only the educated elite

Answer: C) All citizens

Question 9: Which of the following is NOT a basic principle of democracy?

A) Equality

B) Liberty

C) Authoritarianism

D) Fraternity

Answer: C) Authoritarianism

Question 10: What is the minimum voting age in India?

A) 16 years

B) 18 years

C) 21 years

D) 25 years

Answer: B) 18 years

Question 11: Which of the following is NOT a form of direct democracy?

A) Referendum

B) Initiative

C) Recall

D) Representative elections

Answer: D) Representative elections

Question 12: Who has the power to amend the Constitution in a democracy?

A) Prime Minister

B) President

C) Judiciary

D) Parliament

Answer: D) Parliament

Question 13: Which term refers to the system of government in which citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf?

A) Direct democracy

B) Oligarchy

C) Autocracy

D) Representative democracy

Answer: D) Representative democracy

Question 14: What is the term used for the government by a single individual who holds absolute power?

A) Democracy

B) Dictatorship

C) Oligarchy

D) Anarchy

Answer: B) Dictatorship

Question 15: In a democracy, the majority’s decision is balanced by:

A) The executive

B) The legislature

C) The judiciary

D) The military

Answer: C) The judiciary

Question 16: What is the main objective of holding regular elections in a democracy?

A) To maintain the ruling party’s power

B) To ensure the involvement of the military

C) To provide an opportunity for citizens to choose their representatives

D) To establish a monarchy

Answer: C) To provide an opportunity for citizens to choose their representatives

Question 17: What does the term ‘universal adult franchise’ mean?

A) All adults can vote without any discrimination

B) Only adults with property can vote

C) Only educated adults can vote

D) Only males can vote

Answer: A) All adults can vote without any discrimination

Question 18: Which of the following is NOT a democratic institution?

A) Legislature

B) Judiciary

C) Military

D) Executive

Answer: C) Military

Question 19: What is the term used for the system of government where a small group of people rule over others?

A) Monarchy

B) Oligarchy

C) Autocracy

D) Democracy

Answer: B) Oligarchy

Question 20: Who was the first Prime Minister of independent India?

A) Jawaharlal Nehru

B) Mahatma Gandhi

C) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

D) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

Answer: A) Jawaharlal Nehru

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