What is Democracy? Why Democracy? Quiz - CBSE Class 9 Social Science

Free practice quiz: What is Democracy? Why Democracy? (CBSE Class 9 Social Science). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 9 Social Science practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on What is Democracy? Why Democracy?, and 20 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. Which of the following best describes democracy?

   1. Rule of a religious leader
   2. Rule by the military
   3. Government by the people
   4. Rule by a monarch
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   Answer: C. Government by the people

   Democracy is a system of government where the citizens exercise power by voting.

2. Which of the following countries is known for being the largest democracy in the world?

   1. China
   2. India
   3. USA
   4. Russia
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   Answer: B. India

   India holds the title of the largest democracy in the world with its extensive electoral process and large population.

3. Which of the following principles is NOT typically associated with democracy?

   1. Accountability
   2. Transparency
   3. Hereditary rule
   4. Equal representation
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   Answer: C. Hereditary rule

   Democracy is characterized by accountability, transparency, and equal representation, but not by hereditary rule, which is associated with monarchies.

4. Which feature is essential for ensuring the protection of individual rights in a democracy?

   1. A strong military
   2. Well-established laws
   3. Controlled media
   4. Centralized power
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   Answer: B. Well-established laws

   Laws in a democracy ensure the protection of individual rights by providing a legal framework for safeguarding freedoms and equality.

5. What does 'freedom of expression' entail in a democracy?

   1. Censorship of media
   2. Speaking freely without fear of government retaliation
   3. Limiting speech to ensure peace
   4. Banning opposition parties
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   Answer: B. Speaking freely without fear of government retaliation

   Freedom of expression allows citizens to speak their minds freely on public issues without government oversight or punishment, pivotal in a democracy.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. What is a key feature of democracy?
2. Who proposed the definition 'government of the people, by the people, for the people'?
3. In a democratic government, who has the ultimate power?
4. Which document serves as the supreme law in a democratic country?
5. What does 'universal adult franchise' mean in the context of democracy?
6. What is one major criticism of democracy?
7. What does the separation of powers in a democracy refer to?
8. Direct democracy is not feasible in most countries because:
9. What is a referendum in the context of democracy?
10. In what way can a democratic government become undemocratic?
11. Which type of democracy involves citizens electing officials to make decisions?
12. Which statement about democracy is FALSE?
13. Why is a free press important in a democracy?
14. What is a potential drawback of a majority rule in democratic systems?
15. How does democracy encourage healthy competition and innovation?

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