9th Standard CBSE Syllabus & Materials
9th Standard CBSE
CBSE 9th Science Is matter around us pure? - New Model Questions Papers Study Material - QB365 Set A
NEW9th Standard CBSE
CBSE 9th Science Matter in our surroundings - New Model Questions Papers Study Material - QB365 Set A
NEW9th Standard CBSE
CBSE 9th Mathematics Heron's Formula Sample Question Papers Study Material - QB365 Set A
NEW9th Standard CBSE
CBSE 9th Mathematics Circles Sample Question Papers Study Material - QB365 Set A
NEW9th Standard CBSE
CBSE 9th Mathematics Quadrilaterals Sample Question Papers Study Material - QB365 Set A
NEW9th Standard CBSE
CBSE 9th Mathematics Triangles Sample Question Papers Study Material - QB365 Set A

Published on: 05/09/2019
What is Democracy? Why Democracy?
Download CBSE Class 9th Standard CBSE Social Science question papers, sample papers, important questions, and previous year solved papers in PDF format. Get free study materials, NCERT solutions, and exam preparation resources for Class 9th Standard CBSE Social Science
Questions + Answers key
Take MCQ Social Science Test

1.
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.
2.
When did Zimbabwe gain independence? Which party has ruled since then and who is its leader?
3.
Each of these statements contains a democratic and an undemocratic element. Write out the two separately for each statement.
The Election Commission ordered re-polling in a constituency where large-scale rigging was reported.
4.
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).
5.
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
6.
Which one of the following statements is not correct regarding democracy?
Democracy is a form of government in which rulers are elected by the people.
Free and fair elections are necessary for democracy
Democratic government must frame rules within the limits of constitutional laws
Only selected people can be given voting rights
7.
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?
Saudi Arabia does not recognise adult franchise for women
Myanmar Government is opposed to political freedom
Pakistani military opposed political rallies in the country.
India grants adult franchise to all eligible people above the age of 18 years.
8.
Which one of the following is an appropriate reason that Chinese Government did not manage famine effectively during 1958-61?
The government was indifferent
The government was undemocratic
The government was communist
The government did not care for people
9.
Which of these is not a valid reason for arguing that there is a lesser possibility of famine in a democratic country?
Opposition parties can draw attention to hunger and starvation
Free press can report suffering from famine in different parts of the country
Government fears its defeat in the next elections
People are free to believe in and practice any religion
10.
Elections offers a choice and fair opportunity to the people to change the current rulers. This feature is associated with:
India-democracy
China-communist
Myanmar-dictatorship
Saudi Arabia
11.
The following person ruled in Zimbabwe since its independence
M. Jackson
Robert Mohowe
Nelson Mandela
Robert Mugabe
12.
In which year did Zimbabwe gain independence?
1990
1970
1980
2000
13.
In Fiji, the electoral system does not give equal voting rights to:
Indian
An Indian-Fijian
Estonia
None of the above
14.
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:
Fiji
Estonia
Saudi Arabia
Afghanistan
15.
After how many years election are held in China?
4 years
3 years
5 years
1 year
16.
What is the name of the Chinese Parliment?
Diet
Senate
House of Lords
National People's Congress
17.
The following party always forms government in Mexico:
CPI-M
CPC
PRI
DPI
18.
In Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf led a military coup in October 1999. He overthrew a democratically elected government and declared himself the
Chief Executive
President
Prime Minister
None of the above
19.
Which of the following statement is false?
The army rulers of Myanmar are not elected by the people
Dictators like Pinochet are elected by the people
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
All the above
20.
Write any five arguments in favour of democracy?
21.
Why are China and Saudi Arabia non-democratic countries though they declared themselves as democracies? State one reason for each one of the countries.
22.
Which Pakistani General led a military coup in Octomber 1999?
23.
What was the designation taken by Pervez Musharraf for himself when he overthrew the democratic government of Pakistan in 1999?
24.
What steps were taken by PRI to win election in Mexico?
1.
Army rule is always undermocratic. Under this system, people do not enjoy freedom of speech and expression and are not allowed to critise the government. Military rule is another name for dictatorship. Moreover, many armymen are not disciplined and are corrupt.
2.
Zimbabwe gained independence in 1980.ZANU.PF is the name of the party and Robert Mugabe has ruled then the country is its leader
3.
To order repoll in a constituency by the Election Commision is democratic whereas rigging is undemocratic
4.
Passing a laws by the Parliament is democratic whereas passing it in conformity to the regulations decided by W.T.O is undemocratic
5.
Democratic
6.
(d)
Only selected people can be given voting rights
7.
(d)
India grants adult franchise to all eligible people above the age of 18 years.
8.
(b)
The government was undemocratic
9.
(d)
People are free to believe in and practice any religion
10.
(a)
India-democracy
11.
(d)
Robert Mugabe
12.
(c)
1980
13.
(b)
An Indian-Fijian
14.
(c)
Saudi Arabia
15.
(c)
5 years
16.
(d)
National People's Congress
17.
(c)
PRI
18.
(a)
Chief Executive
19.
(b)
Dictators like Pinochet are elected by the people
20.
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
21.
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.
22.
The Pakistani General who led a military coup in October 1999 was General Pervez Musharraf.
23.
General Pervez Musharraf declared himself the Chief Executive of Pakistan when he overthrew the democratic government of Pakistan in 1999.
24.
PRI(Institutional Revolutionary Party) won every election Mexico since 1930 to 2000 because.
(a) Opposition parties did not have any chance to win election
(b) The PRI used all kind of manipulations and employed dirty tricks to win elections.
(c) Government servant and teachers were forced to influence voters
(d) There was no independent media.
(e) Sometimes the polling booths were shifted from one place to another in the last minute, which made it difficult for people to cast their votes.
(f) The PRI spent a large sum of money in the campaign for its candidates
(g) People seemed to really have a choice but in practise, they had no choice and could not the ruling party.
9th Standard CBSE Syllabus & Materials
9th Standard CBSE
CBSE 9th Mathematics Lines and Angles Sample Question Papers Study Material - QB365 Set A
NEW9th Standard CBSE
CBSE 9th Mathematics Introduction to Euclid's Geometry Sample Question Papers Study Material - QB365 Set A
NEW9th Standard CBSE
CBSE 9th Mathematics Linear Equations in Two Variables Sample Question Papers Study Material - QB365 Set A
NEW9th Standard CBSE
CBSE 9th Mathematics Coordinate Geometry Sample Question Papers Study Material - QB365 Set A
CBSE 9th Standard CBSE Subjects
CBSE Standards