Outcomes of Democracy Class 10 Worksheet Civics Chapter 1

Q1: 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

Q2: 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

Q3: 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

Q4: In which one of the following countries is democracy not preferred over dictatorship?
(a) Bangladesh
(b) Pakistan
(c) Sri Lanka
(d) India

Q5: 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

Q6: ‘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.

Q7: 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.

Q8: 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.

Q9: 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

Q10: 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

Very Short Answer Type Questions
Q1: Which forms of government is responsible towards public welfare.

Q2: The most important outcome of democracy is being a _______________

Q3: Democracy is based on the idea of _____________

Q4: In a democratic government, a citizen has the right and the means to examine the decisions taken by the govt. It is known as _________

Q5: “Democracy is a government of the people, by the people and for the people.” is said by……….

Q6: Which country in South Asia does not prefer democracy over dictatorship?

Q7: What is the government ruled by a King called?

Q8: When was democracy introduced in India?

Q: Studies on political and social inequalities in democracy show that :
(i) Democracy and development go together.
(ii) Inequalities exist in democracies.
(iii) Inequalities do not exist under dictatorship.
(iv) Dictatorship is better than democracy.

Q9: Correct the following statement and rewrite: Democracy remains democracy only as long as some citizens have on opportunity to enjoy economic and political power at some point of time.

Q10: Do economic inequalities exist in a democratic system ? Explain the extent of such inequalities.

Q11: What are the conditions under which demo-cracies accommodate social diversities?

Assertion and Reason Type Questions
Q1: In the questions given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct code.
Assertion (A): Democracies are based on political equality.
Reason (R): All individuals have equal weight in electing representatives.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of (a)
(c) A is correct but R is wrong.
(d) A is wrong but R is correct

Q2: Assertion (A): Non-democratic regimes often turn a blind eye to or suppress internal social differences.
Reason (R): They accommodate various social divisions.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of (a)
(c) A is correct but R is wrong.
(d) A is wrong but R is correct

Q3: Assertion (A) Democracy transforms people from the status of a subject into that of a citizen.
Reason (R) Most individuals believe that their vote makes a difference to the way the governments run and to their own self-interest
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of (a)
(c) A is correct but R is wrong.
(d) A is wrong but R is correct

Short Answer Type Questions
Q1: What are the reasons for which democracy should be supported ?

Q2: Is democracy better than dictatorship ? Explain how.

Q3: Democracy accommodates social diversities. Support the statement with arguments.

Q4: How democracy accommodates social diversity?

Q5: Does democracy ensure dignity and freedom of an individual ? Explain how.

Q6: Is it right to say that democracies are not very successful in reducing economic inequalities ?

Q7: How can democratic reforms be carried out by movements?

Q8: Explain how transparency is ensured in a democratic system.

Q9: How does democracy produce an accountable, responsive and legitimate government?
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Q10: List the various aspects and qualifications which help in giving a clear definition of democracy.

Q11: “Democratic governments are better than its alternatives”. Explain the statement?

Q12: How democracy accommodates social diversity?

Long Answer Type Questions
Q1: “Democracy stands much superior in promoting dignity and freedom of the citizens.” Justify the statement.

Q2: How does democracy produce an accountable, responsive and legitimate government? Discuss by giving five reasons.*

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