Quiz on Democracy and River Projects

Which one of the following is a feature of democracy?

• Rule by one person

• Rule by religious leaders

• Rule by the people

• Rule by army officers

Which of the following is an example of a non-democratic country?

• India

• China

• USA

• South Africa

In a democracy, the final decision-making power must rest with:

• The army

• The rich people

• The elected representatives

• The judiciary

Which one of these is not a condition of a free and fair election?

• Everyone should have one vote and every vote should have equal value

• Candidates must be free to contest elections

• Elections must be held regularly

• The ruling party always wins

Democracy ensures:

• Inequality

• Delayed decisions

• Rights of people

• Rule of the king

The most common form of democracy in today’s world is:

• Direct democracy

• Monarchy

• Representative democracy

• Military rule

Who said, “Democracy is the government of the people, by the people and for the people”?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Nelson Mandela

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Jawaharlal Nehru

What is the minimum age to vote in India?

• 16 years

• 21 years

• 18 years

• 25 years

Which of the following is not a characteristic of democracy?

• Major decisions by elected leaders

• Regular elections

• Unequal rights

• Rule of law

In which of these forms of government do citizens have the least power?

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Republic

• Constitutional monarchy