10TH CBSE PS - Outcomes of Democracy QUIZ

Democracy - MCQ Test

Answer all questions and submit to see the correct answers.

1. In the context of democracies, which of the following ideas is correct? Democracies have successfully eliminated:

(a) Conflicts among people (b) Economic inequalities among people (c) Differences of opinion about how marginalised people are to be treated (d) The idea of political inequality

Correct Answer: (c)

2. Studies on political and social inequalities in democracy show that:

(a) Democracy and development always go together (b) Inequalities exist in democracies (c) Inequalities do not exist under dictatorship (d) Dictatorship is better than democracy

Correct Answer: (b)

3. In the context of assessing democracy, which among the following is the odd one out? Democracies need to ensure:

(a) Free and fair elections (b) Dignity of individual (c) Majority rule (d) Equal treatment before law

Correct Answer: (c)

4. People complaining about democracy show that:

(a) People are aware (b) Democracy is useless (c) Leaders are useless (d) Leaders are inefficient

Correct Answer: (a)

5. What is regarded as a definite plus point of democratic regimes?

(a) Rule of majority (b) Ability to handle social differences, divisions and conflicts (c) Participative decision making (d) None of these

Correct Answer: (b)

6. Which South Asian country remains least doubtful about the suitability of democracy for its country?

(a) Sri Lanka (b) India (c) Pakistan (d) Bangladesh

Correct Answer: (b)

7. In which South Asian country is dictatorship preferred over democracy?

(a) Bangladesh (b) Pakistan (c) Nepal (d) Sri Lanka

Correct Answer: (b)

8. A democratic government is a ............ government.

(a) Powerful (b) Fruitful (c) Repressive (d) Legitimate

Correct Answer: (d)

9. Democracy is considered a better form of government in comparison to dictatorship because:

(a) It promotes equality among citizens (b) It allows room to correct mistakes (c) It improves the quality of decision making (d) All of these

Correct Answer: (d)

10. On which ground is a dictatorship form of government better than a democracy?

(a) Economic growth (b) Population control (c) Employment generation (d) None of these

Correct Answer: (d)

11. Democracy is based on the ideas of:

(a) Freedom (b) Negotiation (c) Deliberation (d) Both (b) and (c)

Correct Answer: (d)