MCQ Questions

Question No. 1

Fill in the blanks.

Answer :

a) The term 'democracy' comes from the Greek words demos and __________.

b) The __________ is responsible for implementing laws in a government.

c) In a __________ monarchy, the king or queen has symbolic power.

d) India adopted universal adult franchise in the year __________.

e) A __________ ensures that laws are followed and justice is delivered.

f) In an __________, power is held by a small group of wealthy or influential people.

g) The student council formed by voting in school is an example of ______ in action.

Question No. 2

True or False

Answer :

a) In a dictatorship, citizens freely elect their leaders.

b) In India, the President is directly elected by the people.

c) Theocracy mixes religious authority with political power.

d) All monarchs today hold complete political power.

e) Judiciary plays no role in a democratic system.

f) Switzerland uses elements of direct democracy.

g) Democracy promotes participation and accountability.

Question No. 3

Short Type Questions

Answer :

b) Why is it important to divide government powers among different branches?

d) What is the role of elections in a democratic setup?

f) How did the Student Council example in the chapter explain the idea of democracy?

g) Why is the separation of powers important in a democracy?

a) What would happen if there were no government in a country?

c) How does the Indian Constitution protect citizens' rights in a democracy?

e) Mention any two ways in which democratic and theocratic governments differ.

Question No. 4

Long Type Questions

Answer :

a) Explain the three main functions of government with suitable examples.

b) Discuss how historical examples from India (like Vajjī and Uttaramerur) show early forms of democracy or republics.

d) Compare representative democracy with direct democracy. Why is direct democracy difficult in large countries?

e) How do different forms of government—like monarchy, dictatorship, and oligarchy—affect citizens’ rights and participation?

c) Describe the core principles of democracy and how they affect the lives of citizens.

Question No. 5

Match the following:

Answer :

Question No. 6

Distinguish between.

Answer :

1. Democracy and Dictatorship.

2. Parliamentary and Presidential Democracy.

Question No. 7

What is the main feature of a democratic government?

Answer :

Power is inherited

Power is based on religion

Power is shared only by elites

Power lies with the people

Question No. 8

Who is responsible for making laws in a democracy?

Answer :

Judiciary

Executive

Legislature

Military

Question No. 9

Which type of democracy does India follow?

Answer :

Parliamentary

Theocratic

Presidential

Direct

Question No. 10

Which country follows a constitutional monarchy?

Answer :

Saudi Arabia

Iran

United Kingdom

North Korea

Question No. 11

What does ‘universal adult franchise’ mean?

Answer :

Voting by landowners only

Voting by citizens above a certain income

Voting by students

Right to vote for all adult citizens

Question No. 12

What is the main feature of a democratic government?

Answer :

Power is inherited

Power is based on religion

Power is shared only by elites

Power lies with the people

Question No. 13

In which form of government is power taken by force and held by one person?

Answer :

Democracy

Theocracy

Dictatorship

Monarchy

Question No. 14

Which of the following is a feature of direct democracy?

Answer :

People elect representatives

King rules by divine right

People vote on every issue

Power is held by religious leaders

Question No. 15

Which type of democracy does India follow?

Answer :

Parliamentary

Theocratic

Presidential

Direct

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