Class 9 Civics Chapter 1 Assertion and Reason Questions - Democratic Politics - I

Direction: In the questions given below, there are two Statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the Statements and Choose the correct option:
Q1: Assertion: Common people in India give less importance to elections.
Reason: They feel that their vote matters in the way things are run in the country.
(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.
Ans: (d)

• The assertion (A) is incorrect. In India, elections are generally considered important by common people as they provide a way for them to participate in the democratic process and have a say in the governance of the country.
• The reason (R) is correct. People do feel that their votes matter and can influence the way things are run in the country through the election of their representatives. This reason accurately explains why common people consider their votes significant in the electoral process.

Since the assertion is incorrect, the correct answer is (d).

Direction: In the questions given below, there are two Statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the Statements and Choose the correct option:
Q2: Assertion :In India, people elect their own representatives.
Reason: India is a democracy.
(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.
Ans: (a)

• The assertion (A) is true. In India, people indeed elect their own representatives through the process of democratic elections.
• The reason (R) is also true. India is a democratic country where the power to govern is vested in the hands of the people. People elect their representatives to make decisions on their behalf. The reason provides the correct explanation for why people elect their own representatives in India.

Since both the assertion and the reason are true, and the reason explains the assertion, the correct answer is (a).

Direction: In the questions given below, there are two Statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the Statements and Choose the correct option:
Q3: Assertion: An open electoral competition might be unfair to weaker sections.
Reason: The weaker sections of the society lack what their influential counterparts have in terms of resources, education, and political connections.
(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.
Ans: (a)

• The assertion (A) is true. An open electoral competition can indeed be unfair to weaker sections of society due to various factors that may disadvantage them.
• The reason (R) is also true. Weaker sections of society often lack the resources, education, and political connections that more influential counterparts possess. These disadvantages can affect their ability to participate effectively in electoral competition. The reason provides the correct explanation for why an open electoral competition might be unfair to weaker sections.

Since both the assertion and the reason are true, and the reason explains the assertion, the correct answer is (a).

Direction: In the questions given below, there are two Statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the Statements and Choose the correct option:
Q4: Assertion (A) : In India political parties which formed the government represent the majority of seats secured in the elections to the House of the People at the Centre and the Legislative Assemblies in the States but not the Majority of votes.
Reason (R ) : The elections based on the majority vote system decided the result on the basis of relative majority of votes secured.
(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.
Ans: (a)

• The assertion (A) is true. In the Indian electoral system, political parties that form the government do indeed represent the majority of seats secured in elections, both at the national and state levels. However, they may not always have secured the majority of votes.
• The reason (R) is also true. The elections in India are based on the majority vote system, where the candidate or party securing the most votes wins, even if it's not an absolute majority. The reason provides the correct explanation for why political parties forming the government may not always have the majority of votes.

Since both the assertion and the reason are true, and the reason explains the assertion, the correct answer is (a).

Direction: In the questions given below, there are two Statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the Statements and Choose the correct option:
Q5: Assertion (A) : The Constitution of India has made the President the Supreme Commander of Armed Forces.
Reason (R ) : Democracy maintains civilian supremacy over the military force.
(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.
Ans: (a)

• The assertion (A) is true. The Constitution of India indeed designates the President as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, thereby making the President the highest authority in military matters.
• The reason (R) is also true. In a democracy, civilian supremacy over the military is a fundamental principle. This ensures that the military is subordinate to the civilian government and prevents any military intervention in political affairs. The reason provides the correct explanation for why the President holds the position of Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces in India.

Since both the assertion and the reason are true, and the reason explains the assertion, the correct answer is (a).

Direction: In the questions given below, there are two Statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the Statements and Choose the correct option:
Q5: Assertion: Elections are all about political competition which takes various forms.
Reason: Electoral competition has many demerits.
(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.
Ans: (b)

• The assertion (A) is true. Elections do involve political competition among various parties and candidates, and this competition can take different forms.
• The reason (R) is true. Electoral competition does have certain demerits, but the reason does not explain the nature or forms of political competition mentioned in the assertion. Therefore, while both the assertion and the reason are true, the reason does not provide the correct explanation for the assertion.