What is Democracy why Democracy Class 9 MCQ Questions With Answers

1. The word ‘Democracy’ is derived from_________
(A) Democracia
(B) Demokratia
(C) Demos
(D) Kratia

2. The head of the government in Nepal is the_________
(A) President
(B) Prime Minister
(C) King
(D) Vice President

3. In _______ and ______ case was the real power with external powers.

(A) India in Sri Lanka
(B) US in Iraq
(C) USSR in Communist Poland
(D) Both (b) and (c)

4. _________ members are elected to the National People’s Congress from all over China.
(A) 3050
(B) 3000
(C) 4000
(D) 2000

5. ________party always won elections in Mexico.
(A) Revolutionary Party
(B) Mexican Revolutionary Party
(C) Institutional Revolutionary Party
(D) Institutional Party

6. Zimbabwe got free in _______

(A) 1980

(B) 1982

(C) 1990

(D) 1985

7. Zimbabwe got independence from ______

(A) white majority rule

(B) white minority rule

(C) Americans

(D) None

8. Which of these characteristics is/are required to grant citizens their fundamental rights?

(A) Citizens should have the freedom to think

(B) To organise associations.

(C) Protests ought to be allowed.

(D) All of the above

9. Constitutional Law is___________
(A) Provisions given in the Constitution
(B) Law to make Constitution
(C) Law to set up Constituent Assembly
(D) none of the above

10. Democracy has some problems, including

(A) instability and delays

(B) corruption and hypocrisy

(C) political infighting

(D) all of the above.

11. China faced one of the worst famines in ___________

(A) 1932-36
(B) 1958-61
(C) 2001-2002
(D) 2004-2007

12. Democracy enhances decision-making because

(A) educated people make decisions

(B) decisions are made through consultation and discussion

(C) decisions are made over a lengthy period of time

(D) the judiciary approves all decisions.

13. The most common form that democracy _____________
(A) Limited democracy
(B) representative democracy
(C) Maximum democracy
(D) none of the above

14. _______ is the perfect example of Democracy.

(A)USA

(B) India

(C) UK

(D) none

15. _______ is a government where the public elects the leaders.

(A) Democracy

(B) Dictatorship

(C) Monarchy

(D) none

16. _________ form of government allows freedom of speech.

(A) Democracy

(B) Dictatorship

(C) Monarchy

(D) none

17. In Myanmar, leaders were elected_____

(A) those in control of the army

(B) Dictatorship

(C) Monarchy

(D) none

18. General Pervez led a military coup in _______

(A) 1999

(B) 1998

(C) 1997

(D) 1996

19. Democracy is better because__________

(A) it allows to choose leaders

(B) allows to correct mistakes

(C) roam around freely

(D) none

20. _________ had the worst famine.

(A) China

(B) India

(C) Pakistan

(D) none

21. Elections are regularly held after every ……. Years in China.

(A) 3

(B) 4

(C) 5

(D) 6

22. After winning the elections, a democratic administration is required to abide by certain laws. Which of these ideas is not included in those regulations?

(A) Adhering to the minorities’ guarantees.

(B) A number of discussions must be held before making any significant decisions.

(C) Those in office are not responsible.

(D) Office holders are accountable for certain tasks.

23. Which of these doesn’t embody democracy in its broadest sense?

(A) Getting input from the entire family before making a choice

(B) being permitted to ask questions in class

(C) not having any input into one’s marriage plans

(D) none of the aforementioned options

24. Mexico became independent in ____________

(A) 1979
(B) 1981
(C) 1980
(D) 1982

25. What if the local elected officials weren’t really in charge but rather external powers?

(A) India in Sri Lanka
(B) US in Iraq
(C) USSR in Communist Poland
(D) Both (b) and (c)

26. ________has never been under a military/dictator’s rule.

(A) Cuba
(B) Mexico
(C) India
(D) Nepal

27. Would we eventually refer to virtually any government that holds elections as a democracy?

(A) Yes

(B) No

(C) Maybe

(D) none of the above

28. How many Chinese citizens are elected to the National People’s Congress?

(A) 3050
(B) 3000
(C) 4000
(D) 2000

29. Since Mexico’s independence in 1930 until 2000, which political party has consistently won elections?

(A) Revolutionary Party
(B) Mexican Revolutionary Party
(C) Institutional Revolutionary Party
(D) Institutional Party

30. How are Saudi Arabia’s leaders chosen?

(A) By the people

(B) Army rule

(C) By virtue of their birth into the royal family

(D) None of the above

31. Mugabe was forced out of office in ______

(A) 2015

(B) 2016

(C) 2017

(D) 2018

32. Which of these characteristics is/are required to grant citizens their fundamental rights?

(A) Citizens should have the freedom to express their ideas

(B) to associate with others

(C) to protest

(D) all of the above;

33. The definition of constitutional law

(A) Constitutional provisions

(B) Constitution-making legislation

(C) Legislation establishing the Constituent Assembly

(D) None of the above 

34. The reason why democracy is superior to other kinds of government is

(A)Change

(B) voting

(C) the right to express an opinion

(D) the ability to fix our own errors are all permitted.

35. Democracy has some problems, including

(A) instability and delays

(B) corruption and hypocrisy

(C) political infighting

(D) all of the above.

36. When did China experience one of the worst famines in recorded history?

(A) 1958-61

(B) 1985-89

(C) 1966-68

(D) none

37. Decision-making is better when there is democracy because

(A) People with education make decisions.

(B) Discussion and consultation are used to make decisions.

(C) Decisions are made gradually over time.

(D) The judiciary gives its blessing to every decision.

38. What institution in the Indian political system exemplifies direct democracy?

(A) Gram Sabha

(B) Panchayat

(C) Zila Parishad

(D) none

39. ___________ is not a part of democracy.

(A) Panchayat

(B) Gram Sabha

(C) Monarch

(D) Zila Parishad

40. People in any society are going to have different interests and points of view. Which approach to resolving these disputes is preferable?

(A) By the government’s ruthless use of power

(B) By enabling one group to dictate terms to others

(C) By giving everyone an equal chance at success

(D) By choosing a strong leader who should hold all the authority.

41. Which of these situations cannot democracy fully resolve?

(A) total end to poverty

(B) universal access to education

(C) universal access to employment

(D) all of the above

42. Which of these scenarios does democracy fail to fully resolve?

(A) eradicating all forms of poverty

(B) ensuring universal access to education

(C) providing employment for everybody

(D) all of the above

43. Democracy has some problems, including

(A) instability and delays

(B) corruption and hypocrisy

(C) political infighting

(D) all of the above.

44. Of these, which is allowed by the Rule of Law?

(A) The Prime Minister may be punished for Constitutional violations.

(B) Police have the authority to execute anyone.

(C) Women may receive lower pay.

(D) The president may rule for however long he pleases.

45. Despite holding elections, why cannot the Chinese government be referred to as a democratic one?

(A) Army participates in elections

(B) government is not answerable to the people

(C) some regions of China are not at all represented

(D) Communist Party always forms governments


46. ______ is the most common form of democracy presently.
(A) limited democracy
(B) representative democracy
(C) maximum democracy
(D) none of the above

47. Which of these doesn’t embody democracy in its broadest sense?

(A) Getting input from the entire family before making a choice

(B) being permitted to ask questions in class

(C) not having any input into one’s marriage plans

(D) none of the above

48. Democracy enhances decision-making because

(A) educated people make decisions

(B) decisions are made through consultation and discussion

(C) decisions are made over a lengthy period of time

 (D) the judiciary approves all decisions.

49. ________organ of the government is required to protect the rights of the citizens.
(A) Executive
(B) Legislature
(C) Independent judiciary
(D) Police

50. ‘One person, one vote’ denotes that

 (A) only one person is to be voted for

 (B) only one person has a vote, and each vote has a single value

(C) only one vote is allowed per person every lifetime

(D) both (B) and (C)

Sumit ThakurMCQsWhat is Democracy why Democracy Class 9 MCQ Questions With Answers 1. The word ‘Democracy’ is derived from_________(A) Democracia(B) Demokratia(C) Demos(D) Kratia 2. The head of the government in Nepal is the_________(A) President(B) Prime Minister(C) King(D) Vice President 3. In _______ and ______ case was the real power with external powers. (A) India...Seminar Topics