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: Democratic government has to be answerable to the people of the country for any steps taken by the government.
Reason: It is not a fundamental property of a democratic government.
(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 a democratic government, accountability to the people is indeed a fundamental principle. Democratic governments are accountable to the citizens they serve.
• The reason (R) is correct. Accountability to the people is, in fact, a fundamental property of a democratic government. The very nature of democracy involves being accountable to the citizens.

Since the assertion is incorrect and the reason is correct, 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 (A): Rights are necessary for the very sustenance of a democracy.
Reason (R): In a democracy every citizen has to have the Right to Vote and the right to be elected to government.
(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. Rights are indeed necessary for the functioning and sustenance of a democracy. They ensure individual freedoms, participation, and protection.
• The reason (R) is also true and provides the correct explanation for the assertion. In a democracy, the right to vote and the right to be elected are fundamental to the participation of citizens in the democratic process.

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 (A): Freedom of Speech is the most important civil liberty of people in a democratic polity.
Reason (R): State can regulate free speech in the interest of public order.
(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. Freedom of speech is indeed considered one of the most important civil liberties in a democratic society, as it allows citizens to express their views and participate in public discourse.
• The reason (R) is also true and provides the correct explanation for the assertion. While freedom of speech is important, it is not absolute and can be regulated by the state in certain circumstances, such as maintaining public order.

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): fundamental rights are enforceable by any court.
Reason (R):  the supreme court has the authority to issue directions, orders or writs for the enforcement of any fundamental right.
(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. Fundamental rights are not enforceable by any court. They are enforceable by the Supreme Court and High Courts of India.
• The reason (R) is correct. The Supreme Court does have the authority to issue directions, orders, or writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution.

Since the assertion is incorrect and the reason is correct, 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: 
Q5: Assertion (A): rights need to be placed higher than the government
Reason (R):  government should protect the citizens right when measure Rati dominates the minority people
(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. Rights are indeed placed higher than the government in a democracy. Fundamental rights are designed to protect individual liberties from government interference.
• The reason (R) is also true but does not correctly explain the assertion. While government protecting citizens' rights is important, the primary reason for placing rights higher than the government is to ensure individual freedoms and prevent potential abuse of power.

Since both the assertion and the reason are true, but the reason does not correctly explain the assertion, the correct answer is (b).

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: 
Q6: Assertion (A): constitution say that reservation are not a violation of the right to equality
Reason (R):  sometime it is necessary to give special treatment to someone to ensure equal opportunity
(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 allows for reservations as a means of promoting social and educational equality, and it is not considered a violation of the right to equality.
• The reason (R) is also true and provides the correct explanation for the assertion. Reservations are indeed implemented to provide special treatment to historically disadvantaged groups and ensure equal opportunity.

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: 
Q7: Assertion (A): fundamental rights guaranteed by the constitution are the only right citizen have
Reason (R):  fundamental right are the source of all right
(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. Fundamental rights are not the only rights citizens have. There are various other rights, both legal and customary, that citizens possess.
• The reason (R) is correct. Fundamental rights do indeed serve as a source of rights in a legal sense, as they provide a foundation for individual freedoms and protections.

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