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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: Which country is known as one of the largest democracies in the world?
(a) China
(b) India
(c) Russia
(d) Canada
Ans: (b) India
India is one of the largest democracies globally, where the people govern themselves through elected representatives.

Q2: What form of democracy was practiced in Ancient Greece?
(a) Indirect democracy
(b) Direct democracy
(c) Oligarchy
(d) Monarchy
Ans: (b) Direct democracy
Ancient Greece, particularly Athens, practiced direct democracy where citizens directly participated in decision-making.

Q3: The Glorious Revolution of 1688 in England was crucial for the development of democracy because it:
(a) Ended monarchy completely.
(b) Made the ruler answerable to the Parliament.
(c) Initiated direct democracy.
(d) Led to the independence of many colonies.
Ans: (b) Made the ruler answerable to the Parliament.
The Glorious Revolution strengthened democracy by ensuring the ruler was answerable to the representative body of the people, the Parliament.

Q4: Which event led to the dissolution of major European imperial powers and the adoption of democratic principles by new nation-states?
(a) The French Revolution
(b) The American Revolutionary War
(c) The Glorious Revolution
(d) The First World War
Ans: (d) The First World War
The First World War led to the dissolution of major European imperial powers and the rise of new nation-states that adopted democratic principles.

Q5: What is a key feature of democracy related to justice?
(a) Only the legislature has the power to make decisions.
(b) The judiciary protects freedom and rights of citizens.
(c) The executive is led solely by the President.
(d) Citizens cannot change or remove the government.
Ans: (b) The judiciary protects freedom and rights of citizens.
A fundamental feature of democracy is the role of the judiciary in protecting citizens' freedoms and rights, ensuring justice.

Fill in the Blanks

Q1: ________ is a form of government where the people govern themselves directly or through elected representatives.
Ans: Democracy
Democracy allows people to either directly participate in governance or elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.

Q2: The earliest democracy began in ________ in the 6th century BCE.
Ans: Athens
Democracy's earliest form was in Athens, Ancient Greece, where citizens assembled to make laws and decisions.

Q3: The American Revolutionary War ended British imperialism in America and introduced the idea of a ________.
Ans: written constitution
The war led to the establishment of a written constitution that included a Bill of Rights to protect citizens'
freedoms.

Q4: The French Revolution brought in the ideas of liberty, equality, and ________.
Ans: fraternity
These principles declared individuals are born free and emphasized universal and natural human rights.

Q5: Democracy upholds human dignity and ________.
Ans: equality
One of democracy's core values is the upholding of human dignity and ensuring equality among its citizens.

Match the Column (In a Table)

Answers:
A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
Each event is matched with its significant contribution to the development of democracy.

True/False

Q1: Indirect democracy is prevalent in Ancient Greece.
Ans: False
Ancient Greece, particularly Athens, practiced direct democracy, not indirect.

Q2: The Renaissance movement in Europe led to the decline of democracy.
Ans: False
The Renaissance contributed to the growth and implementation of democratic concepts.

Q3: The French Revolution led to the abolishment of slavery in French colonies.
Ans: True
One of the revolution's outcomes was the promotion of universal rights, including the abolition of slavery.

Q4: The Russian Revolution of 1917 established a democratic government in Russia.
Ans: False
The revolution led to the formation of the Soviet Union, which was not a democracy but later dissolved for most countries to choose democracy.

Q5: Equality, justice, freedom of speech, and public opinion are upheld in a democracy.
Ans: True
These principles are central to the functioning and values of a democratic government.