What is Democracy CLASS 9

The word ‘Democracy’ comes from the Greek word –
(a) Democracia
(b) Demokratia
(c) Demos
(d) people rules

• a

• b

• c

• d

Zimbabwe attained independence from White minority rule in …….?

(a) 1980
(b) 1981
(c) 1982
(d) 1983

• A

• B

• C

• D

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

• A

• B

• C

• D

In which period did China face one of the worst famines that have occurred in the world?
(a) 1958-66
(b) 1958-61
(c) 1958-62
(d) 1958-67

• A

• B

• C

• D

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

• A

• B

• C

• D

When did Zimbabwe attain independence and from whom?
(a) 1980, from Black minority rule
(b) 1980, from White minority rule
(c) 1980, from white majority rule
(d) 1980, from White minority rule

• A

• B

• C

• D

Who led a military coup in Pakistan in 1999?

a) Pervez Mushsarif 

b) Pervez Musharraf 

c) Pervez Mukati

d) Pervez Mushsyar

• A

• B

• C

• D

Democracy must be based on : 

a) One person, One vote, Many value 

b) Free and unfair election 

c) Rule of law and unrespect for the rights 

d) none of the above

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which part of the government is required to protect the rights of the citizens from the following?

a)  dependent judicary

b) Independent judiciary 

c) Legislature 

d) Executive

• A

• B

• C

• D

The State general Assembly is the Parliament of which country?

a) Nepal 

b) France

c) China 

d) India

• A

• B

• C

• D