Class 9th Civics Chapter – 1 What is Democracy? Why Democracy? MCQ With Answer

(2) Democracy is based on….?

A. Discussions and meetings are amongst few
B. Discussions and meetings occur when a number of people put their heads together,
C. No discussions
D. Unruly crowded meetings with no formal decision

Answer – (B) Discussions and meetings occur when a number of people put their heads together,

(3) Which party has ruled Zimbabwe since its independence and who is its ruler?

A. ZANU-PF, Robert Mugabe
B. ZANU-PF, Kenneth Kaunda
C. Zimbabwe Freedom Party, Nelson Mandela
D. Zimbabwe Party, P Johnson

Answer – (A) ZANU-PF, Robert Mugabe

(4) How many members are elected to the National People’s Congress from all over China?

A. 3050
B. 3000
C. 4000
D. 2000

Answer – (B) 3000

(5) When did Zimbabwe attain independence and from whom?

A. 1970, from Black minority rule
B. 1880, from White minority rule
C. 1980, from Americans
D. 1980, from White minority rule

Answer – (D) 1980, from White minority rule

(6) What is Constitutional Law?

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

Answer – (A) Provisions given in the Constitution

(7) In which period did China face one of the worst famines that have occurred in the world?

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

Answer – (B) 1958-61

(8) The most common form that democracy takes in our time is that of

A. Limited democracy
B. Representative democracy
C. Maximum democracy
D. None of the above

Answer – (B) Representative Democracy

(9) Who led a military coup in Pakistan in 1999?

A. Benazir Bhutto
B. Nawaz Sharif
C. Pervez Musharraf
D. None of the above

Answer – (C) Pervez Musharraf

(10) The word ‘Democracy’ comes from the Greek word –

A. Democracia
B. Demokratia
C. Demos
D. Kratia

Answer – (B) Demokratia

(11) The head of the government in Nepal is the :

A. President
B. Prime Minister
C. King
D. Vice President

Answer – (A) President

(12) In any society, people are bound to have difference of opinions and interests. Which is a better way of dealing with these conflicts?

A. By brutal power exercised by the government
B. By allowing one group to dictate terms to others
C. By providing equal opportunities to all
D. By opting for a strong leader who should have all the powers.

Answer – (C) By providing equal opportunities to all

(13) Which party always won elections in Mexico since its independence in 1930 until 2000?

A. Revolutionary Party
B. Mexican Revolutionary Party
C. Institutional Revolutionary Party
D. Institutional Party

Answer – (C) Institutional Revolutionary Party

(14) Some of the drawbacks of democracy is

A. Instability and delays
B. corruption and hypocrisy
C. Politicians fighting among themselves
D. All the above

Answer – (D) All the above

(15) Which of these is not an instance of broader meaning of democracy?

A. Taking opinion of all the family members before taking a decision
B. Being allowed to ask questions in the class
C. Having no say in one’s marriage plan
D. None of the above

Answer – (C) Having no say in one’s marriage plan

(16) ………..is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people?

A. Dictatorship
B. Non Demoractic Government
C. Monarchy
D. Democracy

Answer – (D) Democracy

(17) How are the rulers of Saudi Arabia elected?

A. By the people
B. Rule of the army
C. Because they happen to be born into the royal family
D. None

Answer – (C) Because they happen to be born into the royal family

(18) Democracy must be based on

A. One-party system
B. Free and fair election
C. Choice from only the ruling party
D. All of the above

Answer – (B) Free and fair election

(19) In a democracy the final decision making power must rest with …….?

A. The official heads
B. The monarchs
C. Those elected by the people.
D. None

Answer – (C) Those elected by the people.

(20) Which of these is permitted under the Rule of Law?

A. Prime Minister can be punished for violating the Constitution.
B. Police has a right to kill anybody.
C. Women can be paid lesser salaries.
D. President can rule for as long as he wants.

Answer – (A) Prime Minister can be punished for violating the Constitution.

(21) What kind of government is there in Myanmar?

A. Government elected by the people
B. Communist government
C. Army rule
D. Monarchy

Answer – (C) Army rule

(22) When did Mexico become independent?

A. 1979
B. 1981
C. 1980
D. 1982

Answer – (C) 1980

(23) In any society, people are bound to have difference of opinions and interests. Which is a better way of dealing with these conflicts?

A. By brutal power exercised by the government
B. By allowing one group to dictate terms to others
C. By providing equal opportunities to all
D. By opting for a strong leader who should have all the powers.

Answer – (C) By providing equal opportunities to all

(24) Zimbabwe attained independence from White minority rule in …….?

A. 1980
B. 1975
C. 1981
D. 1977

Answer – (A) 1980

(25) In which of these cases can democracy not provide a complete solution?

A. Removing poverty completely
B. Providing education to all
C. Giving jobs to all
D. All of the above

Answer – (D) All of the above

(26) Which of these is permitted under the Rule of Law?

A. Prime Minister can be punished for violating the Constitution.
B. Police has a right to kill anybody.
C. Women can be paid lesser salaries.
D. President can rule for as long as he wants.

Answer – (A) Prime Minister can be punished for violating the Constitution.

(27) A democratic government has to respect some rules after winning the elections. Which of these points is not a part of those rules?

A. Respecting guarantees given to the minorities.
B. Every major decision has to go through a series of consultations.
C. Office-bearers are not accountable.
D. Office-bearers have some responsibilities.

Answer – (C) Office-bearers are not accountable.

(28) Which party has ruled Zimbabwe since its independence and who is its ruler?

A. ZANU-PF, Robert Mugabe
B. ZANU-PF, Kenneth Kaunda
C. Zimbabwe Freedom Party, Nelson Mandela
D. Zimbabwe Party, P Johnson

Answer – (A) ZANU-PF, Robert Mugabe

(29) Which of these is an example of perfect democracy?

A. USA
B. UK
C. India
D. None of the above

Answer – (D) None of the above