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outcomes of democracy

Total questions: 134

Worksheet time: 1hrs 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Form of government in which one person or small group possess absolute power

a)

Monarchy

b)

Democracy

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Military

2.

System which can reduce possibility of tension among different groups

a)

Dictatorship

b)

Democracy

c)

Monarchy

d)

Military

3.

Belgium is the best example of

(a)  

4.

Complaints are testimony of the

(a)  

5.

Which is correct about democracy

a)

dignity of citizens

b)

Political equality

c)

Idea of deliberation and negotiation

d)

All

6.

This picture represent

a)

Political inequality

b)

Social inequality

c)

Economic inequality

d)

None of the above

7.

Democracies have successfully eliminated

a)

the idea of political inequality

b)

Conflicts among people

c)

economic inequality

d)

Social inequality

8.

Which among the following is regional party?

a)

Telugu Desam

b)

NCP

c)

AINRC

d)

TMC

9.

Which one is correct about national party

a)

There are 8 in total

b)

Win at least 4 seats in Lok sabha

c)

Secure at least 6 percent of total valid vote in lok sabha elections

d)

All above

10.

Tick incorrectly matched option

a)

Congress party - UPA

b)

Communist party of India - Laft front

c)

BJD - national party

d)

BJP - NDA

11.

What is the guiding philosophy of BJP

a)

Bahujan samaj

b)

Modernity

c)

Revolutionary democracy

d)

Integral humanism

12.

Which statements on parties are correct

a)

Political parties do not enjoy much trust among the people

b)

Parties are often rocked by scandals involving top party leaders

c)

Parties are not necessary to run government

13.

Party system followed in India

a)

Two party system

b)

One party system

c)

8 party system

d)

Multi party system

14.

Founder of Bhujan Samaj party was

(a)  

15.

Components of a political party are

(a)  

16.

Below are the challenges faced by the political parties, which one is similar to nepotism

a)

Money and muscle power

b)

Lack of interal democracy

c)

Dynastic succession

d)

Unable to provide meaningful choice to the voter

17.

A group of people came together to contest election and hold power in the government is called

(a)  

18.

Features of democracy which proves it better than others are

a)

Accountable

b)

Resposive

c)

Eliminate social diversities

d)

Able to correct the mistakes

19.

Recognise odd one

a)

BJP

b)

Congress

c)

BJD

d)

CPI

20.

This picture is representing positive example of democratic politics on

a)

Social divisions

b)

Economic division

c)

Religious group

d)

None of the above

21.

In the context of democracies, which of the following ideas is correct - democracies have successfully eliminated :

a)

Conflicts among people

b)

Economic inequalities among people

c)

Differences of opinion about how marginalized sections are to be treated

d)

The idea of political inequality

22.

In the context of assessing democracy which among the following is odd one out. Democracies need to ensure :

a)

Free and fair elections

b)

Dignity of the individual

c)

Majority rule

d)

Equal treatment before law

23.

Rule of the people known as :

a)

Democracy

b)

Dictatorship

c)

Monarchy

d)

Government

24.

It stands much superior to any other form of government in promoting dignity and freedom of the individual :

a)

Democracy

b)

Dictatorship

c)

Autocracy

d)

Monarchy

25.

Abilities to handle social differences, divisions and conflicts is a plus point of :

a)

Dictatorial regimes

b)

Democratic regimes

c)

Monarchical regimes

d)

All of these

26.

Which one of the following is not associated with dictatorship?

a)

It ensures equality and justice to all

b)

It ensures stability

c)

It ensures quick and decisive action

d)

It ensures efficiency

27.

What is meant by transparency?

a)

Decisiona taken through the correct procedure

b)

Decisions taken by one party

c)

Decisions taken by the king

d)

All of these

28.

If a government provides its citizens a right and means to examine the process of decision, it is :

a)

A stable government

b)

A responsible government

c)

An accountable government

d)

A transparent government

29.

Which of the following is the best form of government?

a)

Dictatorship

b)

Democracy

c)

Autocracy

d)

Monarchy

30.

Who said "Democracy as Government of the people, by the people and for the people. "

a)

Abraham Lincoln

b)

George Bush

c)

Nelson Mandela

d)

John lock

31.

Why is democracy better than other forms of government?

a)

It promotes equality among citizens

b)

It enhances the dignity of the individual

c)

It provides methods to resolve conflicts among citizens

d)

All the above

32.

What are the different aspects of democracy?

a)

Social Aspect

b)

Economic Aspect

c)

Political Aspect

d)

All the above

33.

It is a government which is chosen legally by its citizens :

a)

Responsible government

b)

Accountable government

c)

Legitimate Government

d)

Economic government

34.

The most basic outcome of democracy should be that it produces a government that is accountable to the..............

a)

King

b)

Minister

c)

Ruler

d)

Citizens

35.

Ability to handle social differences, divisions and conflicts, is thus, a definite plus point of...............

a)

Dictatorship

b)

Autocracy

c)

Monarchy

d)

Democracy

36.

1) Democracy in principle is to

a)

guarantee rights of citizens

b)

promote equality among citizens

c)

enhance the dignity of individuals

d)

all the above

37.

Democracy creates conditions to

a)

provide a method to resolve conflicts

b)

correct mistakes

c)

both A & B

d)

none of the above

38.

Democracy is a form of government in which people will have /be

a)

right to choose their ruler

b)

control over the ruler

c)

able to participate in decision making

d)

all the above

39.

In a Democracy decision making may based on the idea of

a)

deliberations and negotiations

b)

norms and procedures

c)

transparency

d)

A B C may right

40.

following practices/institutions are useful to measure Democracy

a)

public debate

b)

free and fair elections

c)

R T I Act

d)

all the above

41.

figure out the short comings of democracy

a)

delay in decision making

b)

unfair practices in election

c)

accountable and legitimacy of government

d)

A and B only

42.

Democracy is

a)

good in principle

b)

good in prudential reasons

c)

solving socio-political problems

d)

a,b,c, are seems to be right

43.

expected and actual outcomes of Democracy are

a)

same

b)

some times different

c)

A only right

d)

A and B are right

44.

In a Democracy government and people

a)

know each other equally

b)

people know more about government

c)

government know more about people

d)

no source of information for both

45.

Democracy is all about coping with multiple pressures

a)

the above statement is wrong

b)

the above statement is right

c)

the question is meaning less

d)

all the above are wrong

46.

Economic growth depends on which of the following?

a)

Size of the population of the country

b)

Territory or area of the country

c)

Global scenario

d)

Co-operation among various nations

e)

All of the above

47.

The basic outcome of democracy is

a)

Political, social and economic outcome

b)

Military outcome

c)

Restricted and limited welfare policies.

d)

Elimination of poverty

48.

What democracies ensure regarding the decision making?

a)

Decisions that are taken by the head of the country

b)

The process of transparency

c)

Decisions are taken by the council of ministers

d)

Restricted popular participation in the decision making

49.

Which one of the following features is common to most of the democracies?

a)

They have formal Constitution

b)

They hold regular elections

c)

They have political parties

d)

All of the above

50.

Expected outcome of democracy is…

a)

Quality of government

b)

Economic well being

c)

Freedom and dignity

d)

All of these

51.

If a government is providing its citizens a right and means to examine the process of decision, then it is:

a)

A responsible government

b)

An accountable government

c)

A stable government

d)

A transparent government

52.

Which of the following statements is not true about democracy?

a)

It brings improvement in the quality of decision making

b)

It allows room to correct mistakes

c)

Decision making is much faster and quicker

d)

It worries about the majorities and public opinion

53.

When democracy was introduced in India?

a)

1950

b)

1952

c)

1947

d)

1949

54.

If in a democracy, a citizen has a right and means to examine the process the decision making, it is known as

a)

Transparency

b)

Dictatorship

c)

Equality

d)

Legitimacy

55.

Equal treatment of women’ is a necessary ingredient of a democratic society. This means that:

a)

women are actually always treated with respect.

b)

it is now easier for women to legally wage struggle for their rights.

c)

most societies across the world are now increasingly women dominated.

d)

women are now treated as equals in the political arena.

56.

Consider the following statements. Which of these do not hold true for non-democratic regimes?

a)

These do not have to bother about public opinion.

b)

These take less time at arriving at a decision.

c)

Principle of individual dignity has legal force.

d)

These often suppress internal social differences.

57.

To measure democracies on the basis of expected outcomes, which of the following practices and institutions would one look for?

a)

Regular, free and fair elections

b)

Open public debate on major policies

c)

Citizens’ right to information about the government

d)

All of the above

58.

We can judge democracy by its......

a)

People

b)

Outcomes

c)

Political parties

d)

None

59.

People feel that democracy is better as it promotes.......

a)

Equlity

b)

Freedom

c)

Dignity

d)

All

60.

Many countries of the world claim and practice......

a)

Authoritarianism

b)

Democracy

c)

Dictatorship

d)

None

61.

The successful democracy needs......

a)

Right to vote

b)

Freedom

c)

Periodic election

d)

All

62.

People should be vigilant and participate actively in the process of.....

a)

Representation

b)

Governance

c)

Choosing party

d)

All

63.

The political parties and democratic government is accountable to......

a)

People

b)

Society

c)

World

d)

None

64.

Democracy even ensures the decision - making based on......

a)

Norms

b)

Procedures

c)

Both 'A' and 'B'

d)

None

65.

In democracy, we do come across evil practices, such as,.....

a)

Curruption

b)

Favouritism

c)

Both 'A' and 'B'

d)

None

66.

Democracy is felt to be not so good in its

a)

Practice

b)

Outcomes

c)

Both 'A' and 'B'

d)

None

67.

Democracy is based on the idea of deliberation and (a)   .

68.

Democracy has more positive outcomes than (a)   .

69.

Democracies are based on political (a)   .

70.

In (a)   , more than half of its population live in poverty.

71.

The routine tales of (a)   are enough to convince us that democracy is not free of this evil.

72.

Practically, democracies do not appear to be very successful in reducing (a)   inequalities.

73.

Name the state religion of Sri Lanka

(a)  

74.

Name the two languages generally spoken in Belgium.

(a)  

75.

Which ethenic group in Belgium has the largest population?

(a)  

76.

Which ethenic group is in majority in Sri Lanka?

(a)  

77.

Which is the third kind of government?

(a)  

78.

The basic outcome of democracy is.......

a)

Political, social and economic outcome

b)

Military outcome

c)

Restricted and limited welfare policies.

d)

Elimination of poverty

79.

WHEN ALL THE POWERS ARE VESTED IN A SINGLE OR GROUP OF PERSONS IS CALLED

a)

DEMOCRACY

b)

MONARCHY

c)

DICTATORSHIP

d)

LINGUAL

80.

DEMOCRACY IS GOOD IN PRINCIPLE BUT BAD IN

a)

PRACTICE

b)

POLITICS

c)

WORDS

d)

CONFLICTS

81.

GOVT. OF BELGIUM WAS ABLE TO NEGOTIATE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN

a)

ONE LINGUAL COMMUNITY

b)

TWO LINGUAL COMMUNITY

c)

UNLINGUAL COMMUNITY

d)

LIGUASTIC COMMUNITY

82.

RULE OF MAJORITY IS NOT FOUND IN

a)

MONARCHY

b)

DEMOCRACY

c)

DICTATORSHIP

d)

ALL OF THE ABOVE

83.

IN INDIA HOW MANY SEATS ARE RESERVED FOR WOMENS IN LOCAL BODIES

a)

1/3

b)

2/3

c)

1/4

d)

3/4

84.

DEMOCRACY PROTECTS

a)

DIGNITY OF PEOPLE

b)

MAJORITY OF PEOPLE

c)

CITIZENS

d)

DIGNITY OF INDIVDUAL

85.

WHICH GOVERNMENT IS ELECTED BY PEOPLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR PEOPLE

a)

LEGITIMATE

b)

MONARCHY

c)

ACCOUNTABLE

d)

DICTATORSHIP

86.

WHICH GOVERNMENT IN SOUTH ASIA DOESN'T HAVE A DEMOCRATIC GOVT

a)

NEPAL

b)

SRILANKA

c)

BUTAN

d)

MYANMAR

87.

LEGALLY CHOSEN GOVERNMENT IS CALLED

a)

ACOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT

b)

LEGITIMATE GOVENRMENT

c)

MONARCHY GOVERNMENT

d)

DICTATORSHIP GOVERNMENT

88.

DEMOCRACY IS BASED ON IDEAS OF

a)

DELIBATIONS AND NEGOSIATION

b)

TRANSPERENCY

c)

LEGITIMATE

d)

NEGOTIATION

89.

Which one of the following is an example of outcomes of a democracy that produces an accountable government?

a)

Open to public debates on major policies and legislation

b)

Open in promoting economic development

c)

Open in reducing economic inequalities

d)

Open to rulers elected by the people

90.

Which one of the following is the most popular form of government in the contemporary world?

a)

Dictatorship

b)

Monarchy

c)

Military rule

d)

Democracy

91.

Which one of the following features is common to most of the democracies?

a)

They have formal Constitution

b)

They hold regular elections

c)

They have political parties

d)

All of the above

92.

In which one of the following countries is democracy not preferred over dictatorship?

a)

Bangladesh

b)

Pakistan

c)

Sri Lanka

d)

India

93.

Which one of the following is not the way to resolve a conflict in a democracy?

a)

Mass mobilisation

b)

Using Parliament

c)

Doing justice

d)

Armed revolution

94.

‘Equal treatment of women’ is a necessary ingredient of a democratic society. This means that:

a)

women are actually always treated with respect.

b)

it is now easier for women to legally wage struggle for their rights.

c)

most societies across the world are now increasingly women dominated.

d)

women are now treated as equals in the political arena.

95.

Democratic government is better than non-democratic because

a)

it is a legitimate form of government

b)

overwhelming support for the idea all over the world

c)

it leads to a just distribution of goods and opportunities

d)

it ensures faster economic growth

96.

Consider the following statements. Which of these do not hold true for non-democratic regimes?

a)

These do not have to bother about public opinion

b)

These take less time at arriving at a decision

c)

Principle of individual dignity has legal force

d)

These often suppress internal social differences

97.

In a democracy, a citizen has the right and means to examine the process of decision making. This is known as

a)

Dictatorship

b)

Transparency

c)

Legitimacy

d)

Equality

98.

To measure democracies on the basis of expected outcomes, which of the following practices and institutions would one look for?

a)

Regular, free and fair elections

b)

Open public debate on major policies

c)

Citizens’ right to information about the government

d)

All of the above

99.

On which of the following practices and institutions can the accountability of government and involvement of people in decision-making process in a democracy be measured?

a)

Regular, free and fair elections

b)

Public debate on major policies and legislations

c)

Citizens’ right to information about government and its functioning

d)

All of the above

100.

Decisions taken by which type of government are likely to be more acceptable to the people and more effective?

a)

Democratic government

b)

Non-democratic government

c)

Military dictatorship

d)

Theocracy

101.

Which of the following statements is correct?

a)

Democracies can fully and permanently resolve conflicts among different groups

b)

Dictatorships can fully and permanently resolve conflicts among different groups

c)

No regime can fully and permanently resolve conflicts among different groups

d)

Both (a) and (b)

102.

Which of the following statements is correct?

a)

Most of the democracies have constitutions, they hold elections, have parties and they guarantee rights to citizens

b)

Democracies are very much different from each other in terms of their social, economic and cultural achievements

c)

All democracies are similar as far as social, economic and cultural conditions are concerned

d)

Both (a) and (b)

103.

Why is there a delay in decision-making and implementation in a democracy?

a)

The government don’t want to take decisions

b)

The government is hesitant in taking decisions

c)

Democracy is based on the idea of deliberation and negotiation

d)

A democratic government is not interested in taking quick decisions

104.

In the context of democracies, what is successfully done by Democracies?

a)

Eliminated conflicts among people

b)

Eliminated economic inequalities among people

c)

Eliminated differences of opinion about how marginalised sections are to be treated

d)

Rejected the idea of political inequality

105.

What is promoted much superiorly by democracy than any other form of government?

a)

Economic growth

b)

Dignity and freedom of the individual

c)

Economic equality

d)

None of these

106.

Which regimes often turn a blind eye to solve or suppress internal social differences?

a)

Democratic regimes

b)

Non-democratic regimes

c)

Monarchy

d)

Oligarchy

107.

In which of these countries half of the population lives in poverty?

a)

India

b)

Sri Lanka

c)

Bangladesh

d)

Pakistan

108.

Which among the following has a higher rate of economic growth and development?

a)

Democracies

b)

Dictatorships

c)

All non-democratic regimes

d)

Monarchies

109.

What type of democracy is there in India?

a)

Direct Democracy

b)

Indirect Democracy

c)

Elected Democracy

110.

Which of the following is not a necessary criterion to identify a democracy?

a)

Promotes equality among citizens

b)

Provides a method to resolve conflicts

c)

Satisfies most of the citizens of a country

d)

Allows room to correct mistakes

111.

The most basic outcome of democracy is ________

a)

It puts an end to all miseries

b)

It gives rise to electoral politics

c)

Both (2) and (4)

d)

It provides an accountable form of government

112.

In substantive terms it may be reasonable to expect from democracy a government that is __________

a)

Free of corruption

b)

All of these

c)

Attentive to the needs and demands of people

d)

None of the above

113.

Which of the following forms of government has had a better rate of economic growth in the past 50 years or so?

a)

Democracies

b)

Monarchies

c)

Dictatorships

d)

Anarchical countries

114.

Choose the correct statement(s).

a)

Dictatorships have proved to be better in terms of economic growth for poor countries.

b)

Most of the countries see disparities in distribution of economic development among various sections of society.

c)

Dictatorships have a track record of providing better economic growth for all countries ,rich or poor.

d)

The difference between the % share of national income of rich and poor is the highest in Hungary.

115.

Which of the following can be a possible % for the people who lie above poverty line in Bangladesh?

a)

40%

b)

25%

c)

60%

d)

50%

116.

In the context of assessing democracy which among the following is odd one out. Democracies need to ensure:

a)

free and fair elections

b)

dignity of the individual

c)

majority rule

d)

equal treatment before law

117.

Which of these is a definite plus point of democratic regimes?

a)

Ability to end corruption

b)

Rights and duties of citizens

c)

Ability to resolve social differences

d)

Independence of Judiciary

118.

Most societies across the world were historically ________

a)

male-dominated

b)

gender insensitive

c)

female-dominated

d)

None of these

119.

Which of the following issues does democracy help in resolving?

a)

Illiteracy

b)

Communalism

c)

Poverty

d)

Pollution

120.

Form of government in which one person possess absolute power

a)

Monarchy

b)

Democracy

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Military

121.

System which can reduce possibility of tension among different groups

a)

Dictatorship

b)

Democracy

c)

Monarchy

d)

Military

122.

Which is correct about democracy

a)

dignity of citizens

b)

Political equality

c)

Idea of deliberation and negotiation

d)

All

123.

Rule of the people known as :

a)

Democracy

b)

Dictatorship

c)

Monarchy

d)

Government

124.

It stands much superior to any other form of government in promoting dignity and freedom of the individual :

a)

Democracy

b)

Dictatorship

c)

Autocracy

d)

Monarchy

125.

Abilities to handle social differences, divisions and conflicts is a plus point of :

a)

Dictatorial regimes

b)

Democratic regimes

c)

Monarchical regimes

d)

All of these

126.

Which one of the following is not associated with dictatorship?

a)

It ensures equality and justice to all

b)

It ensures stability

c)

It ensures quick and decisive action

d)

It ensures efficiency

127.

What is meant by transparency?

a)

Decisiona taken through the correct procedure

b)

Decisions taken by one party

c)

Decisions taken by the king

d)

All of these

128.

It is a government which is chosen legally by its citizens :

a)

Responsible government

b)

Accountable government

c)

Legitimate Government

d)

Economic government

129.

The most basic outcome of democracy should be that it produces a government that is accountable to the..............

a)

King

b)

Minister

c)

Ruler

d)

Citizens

130.

Which one of the following features is common to most of the democracies?

a)

They have formal Constitution

b)

They hold regular elections

c)

They have political parties

d)

All of the above

131.

To measure democracies on the basis of expected outcomes, which of the following practices and institutions would one look for?

a)

Regular, free and fair elections

b)

Open public debate on major policies

c)

Citizens’ right to information about the government

d)

All of the above

132.

People feel that democracy is better as it promotes.......

a)

Equlity

b)

Freedom

c)

Dignity

d)

All

133.

The successful democracy needs......

a)

Right to vote

b)

Freedom

c)

Periodic election

d)

All

134.

People should be vigilant and participate actively in the process of.....

a)

Representation

b)

Governance

c)

Choosing party

d)

All

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