Class 9 Civics Chapter 1 Practice Question Answers - Democratic Politics - I

Multiple Choice Questions
Q1: A democracy must be based on a free and fair election where those currently in power:
(a) have a fair chance of wining
(b) have a fair chance of losing
(c) cannot be removed from their seats
(d) none of the above
Ans: (b)
The currently in form have a fair chance of losing.

Q2: In Saudi Arabia:
(a) men do not have the right to vote
(b) women do not have the right to vote
(c) both men and women have the right to vote
(d) both men and women do not have the right to vote
Ans: (b)
In Saudi Arabia, women do not have the right to vote.

Q3: Estonia has made its citizenship rules in such a way that people beloging to:
(a) African minority find it difficult to get the right to vote
(b) American minority find it difficult to get the right to vote
(c) Russian minority find it difficult to get the right to vote
(d) all the above
Ans: (c)
People belonging to Russian minority find difficult to get the right to vote.

Q4: In Fiji, the electoral system is such that the vote of an indigenous Fiji has more value than that of:
(a) an African-Fijian
(b) a Chinese-Fijian
(c) an Indian-Fijian
(d) Pakistani-Fijian
Ans: (c)
The vote of an indigenous Fiji has more value than that of an Indian-Fijian.

Q5: In a democracy, each adult citizen must:
(a) have one vote and each vote must have two values
(b) have two votes and each vote must have one value
(c) have one vote and each vote must have one value
(d) all the above
Ans: (c)
Each adult citizen must have one vote and each vote must have one value.

Q6: A democratic government is a better government because it is a more:
(a) effective form of government
(b) accountable form of government
(c) powerful form of government
(d) none of the above
Ans: (b)
Because it is a more accountable form of government.

Q7: A democratic government rules within limits set by:
(a) the ruling government
(b) the constitutional law
(c) citizens right
(d) constitutional law and citizens’ rights
Ans: (d)
Within limits set by constitutional law and citizens’ rights.

Q8: Democracy is a form of government in which:
(a) rulers elected by the government take all the major decisions
(b) elections offer a choice and fair opportunity to the people to change the current rulers
(c) the exercise of this choice leads to a government limited by basic rules of the constitution and citizen’s rights
(d) all the above
Ans: (d)
All the above factors favour democracy.

Q9: The correct argument/s of democracy is/are:
(a) leaders keep changing in a democracy. This leads to instability
(b) democracy is all about political competition and power play. There is no scope for morality
(c) so many people have to be consulted in a democracy that it leads to delays
(d) all the above
Ans: (d)
All the factors are arguments of democracy.

Q10: Democracy provides a method:
(a) to build buildings
(b) to fight poverty
(c) to deal with differences and conflict
(d) all the above
Ans: (c) to deal with differences and conflict
Democracy provides a method to deal with differences and conflicts.

Fill in the blanks.
Q11: Elections have been held regularly in Zimbabwe, and always won by ……………. .
Ans: ZANU-PF
The political party that has always won in the regularly held elections in Zimbabwe is the ZANU-PF. This party has a strong hold on the political landscape in the country and has consistently managed to maintain its winning streak in these elections.

Q12: In Zimbabwe, President ……………. is popular but also uses unfair practices in elections.
Ans: Mugabe
In Zimbabwe, the President named Mugabe is quite popular among the people. However, it is also reported that he uses unfair practices during elections to secure his win. These practices could include manipulation of vote counts, intimidation of opposition, etc.

Q13: The example of Zimbabwe shows that popular ……………. of the rulers is necessary in a democracy.
Ans: approval
Zimbabwe's political scenario is a clear example which shows that in a democracy, it is necessary for rulers to have the popular approval of the people. This means that the rulers should be chosen by the people through free and fair elections and should act in accordance with the wishes and interests of the majority.

Q14: Everyone should be equal in the ……………. of the law.
Ans: eyes
The phrase 'everyone should be equal in the eyes of the law' signifies that the law must treat everyone equally, without any bias or discrimination. This principle is vital in a democracy, where all citizens, regardless of their social, economic or political status, should be subject to the same laws and penalties for violating them.

Q15: There are some conditions that apply to the way a government in run after the ……………..
Ans: elections
The phrase 'everyone should be equal in the eyes of the law' signifies that the law must treat everyone equally, without any bias or discrimination. This principle is vital in a democracy, where all citizens, regardless of their social, economic or political status, should be subject to the same laws and penalties for violating them.

True/False
Q16: A democracy is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people.
Ans: True
Democracy is indeed a form of government in which the leaders are elected by the citizens of the country. This is based on the principle of political equality where each citizen has one vote irrespective of their social or economic status. This makes it different from other forms of government like monarchy or dictatorship where power is concentrated in the hands of one person or a selected few.

Q17: Every government in contemporary world wants to be called a democracy, even if its not so.
Ans: True
The term 'democracy' is often considered a mark of legitimacy and respect in the contemporary world. Therefore, many governments, even if they are not truly democratic, aspire to be called democratic. They may claim to follow democratic practices but in reality, might not uphold the principles of democracy such as free and fair elections, respect for basic human rights among others.

Q18: In Pakistan, General Parvez Musharraf lead a military coup in ‘November’ 1998.
Ans: False
General Pervez Musharraf led a military coup in Pakistan in October 1999, not November 1998. He declared himself as the Chief Executive of Pakistan initially and later became the President, thus taking over the power from the democratically elected government.

Q19: General Musharraf later changed his designation to President and in 2004 held a referendum in the country that granted him a five-year extension.
Ans: False
General Musharraf did indeed change his designation to President, but the referendum granting him a five-year extension happened in 2002, not 2004. This referendum was highly controversial and its legitimacy was questioned by many both within and outside Pakistan.

Q20: Syria is a small east Asian country.
Ans: False
Syria is not an East Asian country. It is located in Western Asia, in the region known as the Middle East. Its geographical location and its political and cultural history make it a significant country in the Arab world. It shares its borders with Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, Israel, and Lebanon.

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