Nkrumah's was the president of

1

(a)

Chile

(b)

Ghana

(c)

Poland

(d)

Zimbabwe

What is the meaning of 'democracy'?

1

(a)

It is the rule of military

(b)

It is the rule of a king

(c)

It is the rule of the people's representatives

(d)

It is the rule of a dictator

Which one of the following is the correct explanation of democracy?

1

(a)

Government nominated by the rich

(b)

Government appointed by rulers

(c)

Government elected by the people

(d)

Government formed by coalition

In which of the following countries, 'Legal framework' order was passed in 2002?

1

(a)

China

(b)

India

(c)

Pakisthan

(d)

Myanmar

In which year President of Pakistan, General Musharraf, led a military coup?

1

(a)

April, 1999

(b)

March, 2000

(c)

October, 1999

(d)

November, 1999

The following party always forms government in Mexico:

1

(a)

CPI-M

(b)

CPC

(c)

PRI

(d)

DPI

What is the name of the Chinese Parliment?

1

(a)

Diet

(b)

Senate

(c)

House of Lords

(d)

National People's Congress

After how many years election are held in China?

1

(a)

4 years

(b)

3 years

(c)

5 years

(d)

1 year

Which one of the following countries has not given voting right to women?

1

(a)

Pakistan

(b)

India

(c)

Saudi Arabia

(d)

New Zealand

The country that has made its citizenship rules in such a way that people belonging to Russian minority find it difficult to get the right to vote:

1

(a)

Fiji

(b)

Estonia

(c)

Saudi Arabia

(d)

Afghanistan

In Fiji, the electoral system does not give equal voting rights to:

1

(a)

Indian

(b)

An Indian-Fijian

(c)

Estonia

(d)

None of the above

Which of the following statement is/are false about Mugabe's government?

1

(a)

President Mugabe is unpopular but also uses unfair practices in elections.

(b)

Over the years his government has changed the constitution several times to increase the powers of the President.

(c)

Opposition party workers are harassed and their meeting disrupted

(d)

Public protests and demonstrations against the government are declared illegal

Which of these is not a valid reason for arguing that there is a lesser possibility of famine in a democratic country?

1

(a)

Opposition parties can draw attention to hunger and starvation

(b)

Free press can report suffering from famine in different parts of the country

(c)

Government fears its defeat in the next elections

(d)

People are free to believe in and practice any religion

Read the following statement and choose the correct explanation of democracy.
"Democracy guarantees the freedom of press, liberty, franchise and equal opportunity to all citizens." Which one of the following is true in case of democracy?

1

(a)

Saudi Arabia does not recognise adult franchise for women

(b)

Myanmar Government is opposed to political freedom

(c)

Pakistani military opposed political rallies in the country.

(d)

India grants adult franchise to all eligible people above the age of 18 years.

Which one of the following statements is not correct regarding democracy?

1

(a)

Democracy is a form of government in which rulers are elected by the people.

(b)

Free and fair elections are necessary for democracy

(c)

Democratic government must frame rules within the limits of constitutional laws

(d)

Only selected people can be given voting rights

What was the designation taken by Pervez Musharraf for himself when he overthrew the democratic government of Pakistan in 1999?

2

(a)

Which Pakistani General led a military coup in Octomber 1999?

2

(a)

Why are China and Saudi Arabia non-democratic countries though they declared themselves as democracies? State one reason for each one of the countries.

2

(a)

Write any five arguments in favour of democracy?

2

(a)

What steps were taken by PRI to win election in Mexico?

2

(a)

Explain the concept of one person,one vote,one value.

3

(a)

Write a response to the following arguments against democracy?
Army is the most disciplined and corruption-free organisation in the country. Therefore army should rule the country.

3

(a)

Write an essay on 'Democracy and Poverty' using the information given in this report but using examples from India.

3

(a)

Explain the major features of democracy

3

(a)

Describe the five features of non-democratic Pakistan under General Musarraf?

3

(a)

Explain about China's famine.

5

(a)

Distinguish between democratic and nondemocractic elections.

5

(a)