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9th Standard CBSE Social Science Unit 8 What is Democracy? Why Democracy? Model Question Paper

Published on: 12/08/2019

What is Democracy? Why Democracy?

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Questions:

Generic 2

4 x 2 = 8

Each of these statements contains a democratic and undemocratic element. Write out the two separately for each statement.
A minister said that some laws have to be passed by the parliament in order to conform to the regulations decided by the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

Here is some information about countries. Based on this information, how would you classify each of these countries. Write 'democratic','undemocratic' or 'notsure' against each of these.
Country Q: The parliament cannot pass a law reducing the powers of the judiciary

Here is some information about country. Based on this information how would you classify each of these countries. Write 'democartic','undemocratic' or 'not sure' against each of these
Country C : Ruling party has lost in the last three elections

Here is some information about country. Based on this information how would you classify each of these countries. Write 'democartic','undemocratic' or 'not sure' against each of these
Country A : People who do not accept the counntry's official religion do not have a right to vote

Multiple Choice Question

12 x 1 = 12

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

(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

Which one of the following is an appropriate reason that Chinese Government did not manage famine effectively during 1958-61?

(a)

The government was indifferent

(b)

The government was undemocratic

(c)

The government was communist

(d)

The government did not care for people

In which year did Zimbabwe gain independence?

(a)

1990

(b)

1970

(c)

1980

(d)

2000

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

(a)

Indian

(b)

An Indian-Fijian

(c)

Estonia

(d)

None of the above

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

(a)

Pakistan

(b)

India

(c)

Saudi Arabia

(d)

New Zealand

10.

After how many years election are held in China?

(a)

4 years

(b)

3 years

(c)

5 years

(d)

1 year

11.

What is the name of the Chinese Parliment?

(a)

Diet

(b)

Senate

(c)

House of Lords

(d)

National People's Congress

12.

In Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf led a military coup in October 1999. He overthrew a democratically elected government and declared himself the

(a)

Chief Executive

(b)

President

(c)

Prime Minister

(d)

None of the above

13.

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

(a)

China

(b)

India

(c)

Pakisthan

(d)

Myanmar

14.

What is the meaning of 'democracy'?

(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

15.

Which of the following statement is false?

(a)

The army rulers of Myanmar are not elected by the people

(b)

Dictators like Pinochet are elected by the people

(c)

The king of Nepal and Saudi Arabia rule not because the people have chosen them to do so but because they happen to be born into the royal family

(d)

All the above

16.

Nkrumah's was the president of

(a)

Chile

(b)

Ghana

(c)

Poland

(d)

Zimbabwe

Generic 3

4 x 3 = 12

17.

Write any five arguments in favour of democracy?

18.

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

19.

Which Pakistani General led a military coup in Octomber 1999?

20.

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

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Answers Key:

Generic 2

4 x 2 = 8

Passing a laws by the Parliament is democratic whereas passing it in conformity to the regulations decided by W.T.O is undemocratic

Democratic

Undemocratic

Multiple Choice Question

12 x 1 = 12

(d)
Only selected people can be given voting rights

(b)
The government was undemocratic

(b)
An Indian-Fijian

10.

11.

(d)
National People's Congress

12.

(a)
Chief Executive

13.

14.

15.

(b)
Dictators like Pinochet are elected by the people

16.

(a)
Chile

Generic 3

4 x 3 = 12

17.

Five arguments in favour of democracy are
(i) A democratic form of government is a better government because it is a more accountable form of government. A democracy requires that the rulers have to attend to the needs of the people.
(ii) Democracy is based on consultation and discussion. Although it takes time, this process reduces the chances of rash and irresponsible decisions. Thus, democracy improves the quality of decision-making.
(iii) Democracy provides a method to deal with differences and conflicts in society. In a diverse country like India, democracy keeps our country together.
(iv) As democracy is based on the principle of political equality, it enhances the dignity of citizens.
(v) Democracy is better than other forms of government because it allows us to correct our own mistakes. In democracy, there is a scope for public discussion on these mistakes

18.

One major demand of democracy is 'universal adult franchise' i.e. the right to vote for every adult citizen. But in world politics, there are many instances of denial of equal right to vote.
These are
(i) In Saudi Arabia, women did not have the right to vote until 2011.
(ii) Estonia made its citizenship rules in such a manner that people belonging to Russian minority find it difficult to get the right to vote.
(iii) In China, before contesting the election, the candidate needs the approval of the Chinese
Communist Party.
Although these countries declare themselves as democracies, the fundamental principle of 'political equality' is denied in all the cases. Thus, these are not truly democratic countries.

19.

The Pakistani General who led a military coup in October 1999 was General Pervez Musharraf.

20.

General Pervez Musharraf declared himself the Chief Executive of Pakistan when he overthrew the democratic government of Pakistan in 1999.