GRADE 10 WORKSHEET - DEMOCRATIC POLITICS 7.

OUTCOMES OF DEMOCRACY

1. Which form of government is found in most of the countries of the world?

a. Dictatorship b. Democracy
b. c. Absolute monarchy d. Rule of the army
2. Following is the best form of government for promoting dignity and freedom of the individual:
a. Democracy b. Dictatorship
c. Army Rule d. None of these
3. Democracies are different from one another in terms of which one of the following:
a. Culture b. Social situations
c. Economic activities d. All the above
4. Which of the following statement is not correct for democratic government
a. Promotes equality among citizens b. Enhances the dignity of only women
c. Improves the quality of decision making d. all the above.
5. Which of the following statement is correct for democratic government
i. Provides a method to resolve conflicts ii. Allows room to correct mistakes.
iii. Also enhances the dignity of women iv. Promotes equality among citizens;
a. (i), (ii), and (iv) b. (i),(iii), and (iv)
c. (ii), (iii) and (iv) d. all the above
6. A democratic government is responsible to
a. President b. Prime minister
c. Chief Justice of India d. The people
7. Which is the most important stands different from all other government?
a. Right to vote and choose b. Dignity and self respect for rich
c. Economic opportunity only for poor d. Right to become an MLA
8. Why democratic governments stands different from all other government?
i. It is accountable form of government. ii. It is responsive form of government.
iii. It is legimate responsive form of government. iv. It is efficient form of government.
a. (i), (ii) and (iv) b. (i), (iii) and (iv)
b. c. (ii), (iii) and (iv) d. all the above
9. Democratic governments are based on :
i. Discussion ii. It is corruption free iii. Negotiation iv. Deliberation
a. (i), (ii) and (iii) b. (i), (iii) and (iv)
c. (ii), (iii) and (iv) d. (i),(iii) and(iv)
10. A country which has a democratic form of government since its independence:
a. Pakistan b. India c. Bhutan d. Nepal
11. What are the factors that affect economic development in any nation?
i. Country’s population size ii. Economic priorities adopted by the country
iii. Amount of natural resources iv. Governance of nation
a. (ii), (iii) and (iv) b. (i),(iii) and (iv)
c. (i),(ii) and (iii) d. all the above
12. Which of the following statement is true with respect to economic growth and development?
a. Democracy is not a guarantee of economic development.
b. We can expect democracy not to lag behind dictatorships.
c. Economic growth is better under non-democratic government
d. USA a democratic government has remarkable economic development.
13. Following is a feature of Dictatorship:
a. Rule of one individual or party b. No faith in religion
c. Faith in force and war d. All of these
14. What is a reasonable expectation from a democratic government?
i. It is reasonable to expect democracies to reduce economic disparities.
ii. Democracies are based on political equality.
iii. All individuals have equal weight in electing representatives.
iv. Democracies lead to a just distribution of goods and opportunities.
a. (ii), (iii) and (iv) b. (i), (iii) and (iv)
c. (i), (ii), and (iii) d. all the above
15. Which of the following has become a reality under democratic system?
i. A small number of ultra-rich enjoy a highly disproportionate share of wealth and incomes.
ii. Democracies cannot accommodate various social divisions.
iii. Democracies usually develop a procedure to conduct their competition.
iv. This reduces the possibility of these tensions becoming explosive or violent.
a.(ii), (iii) and (iv) b. (i), (iii) and (iv)
c. (i), (ii) and (iii) d. all the above.
16. What is a fair expectation from democracy?
i. It should produce a harmonious social life.
ii. Democracies cannot accommodate various social divisions.
iii. Democracies usually develop a procedure to conduct their competition.
iv. This reduces the possibility of these tensions becoming explosive or violent.
a. (ii), (iii) and (iv) b. (i), (iii), and (iv)
c. (i), (ii) and (iii) d. all the above.
17. Democracy leads to:
a. Ability to handle social differences, divisions and conflicts.
b. Democracy should produce a harmonious social life.
c. Belgium has successfully negotiated differences among ethnic populations.
d. All the above.
18. How can democracy attain people’s happiness and economic prosperity?
i. The majority always needs to work with the minority so that governments function to represent the
general view.
ii. Equal distribution of resources.
iii. Better governance.
iv. All the above.
a. (ii), (iii), and (iv) b. (i), (iii) and (iv)
c. (i), (ii) and (iii) d. all the above.
19. In which one of the following countries is democracy not preferred over dictatorship?
a. Bangladesh b. Pakistan c. Sri Lanka d. India
20. Which one of the following is not the way to resolve a conflict in a democracy?
a. Mass mobilization b. Using Parliament
c. Using Judiciary d. Armed Revolution.
21. Which one of the following is not the true regarding the definition of a democratic government?
a. Rulers are elected by the people
b. Elected rulers take all the major decisions.
c. Elections offer a choice to change the current rulers
d. Government is not limited by basic rules of the Constitution and citizens rights
22. A democratic government is :
a. an accountable government b. a responsive government
c. a legitimate government d. all the above
 23. Which of these is not a good argument in favour of democracy?
a. People feel free and equal in democracy
b. Democracies resolve conflicts in a better way than others.
c. Democratic government is more accountable to the people
d. Democracies are more prosperous than others
24. There is an overwhelming support for democracy all over the world. Which of the following is the
most appropriate reason for the same?
a. It is people’s own government b. It creates economic equality
c. It is free of poverty d. It leads to high economic growth
25. Which of the following is not true regarding democracy?
a. It is a legitimate government
b. It is an accountable government
c. In democracy decisions are taken quickly
d. It ensures that decisions are taken on the basis of laws and procedures
26. Direct democracy is found in
a. India b. USA c. Pakistan d. Switzerland
27. There is in one respect in which a democratic government is certainly better than its alternatives.
What is it?
a. Efficieny b. Decision making c. Legitimacy d. none of these
28. Which among the following has highest economic development and growth?
a. democracies b. dictatorships
c. all non - democratic governments d. monarchies
29. Which of the following has the moral and legal sanctions in a democracy?
a. Gender equality b. Caste- based equality
c. Economic equality d. both (a) and (b)
30. In the context of democracies what is successfully done by democracies
a. eliminated conflicts among people
b. eliminated economic in qualities among people
c. eliminated difference of opinion about how marginalized sections are to be treated
d. rejected the idea of political inequality
31. Which of the following forms of government has support in genial
(a) Democracy (b) Monarchy rule (c) Military rule (d) Rule of religious leaders
32. The most important outcome of democracy is
(a) Accountable government (b) Responsive government
(C) Both of them (d) None of them
33. Democracy is based on the idea of
(a) Majority (b) Minority
(c) Deliberation and negotiation (d) None of these
34. In a democratic government, a citizen has the right and the means to examine the decisions taken
by the government. It is known as-
(a) Transparency (b) Legitimacy (c) Democracy (d) Monarchy
35. “Democracy is a government of the people, by the people and for the people.” is said by-
(a) Abraham Lincon (b) Gittel
(c) Mahatma Gandhi (d) Jawahar Lal Nehru
36. Which of the following countries has the most stable democracy.
(a) Pakistan (b) U.S.A (c) Nepal (d) Sri Lanka
37. Which one of the following is not the feature of Democracy?
(a) Election (b) Rule of law
(c) Independent Judiciary (d) Preference to a particular religion
38. In Which South Asian country is dictatorship preferred over democracy.
(a) Bangladesh (b) Pakistan (c) Nepal (d) Sri Lanka
39. In which of assigning democracies, which is the odd one out democracies need to ensure-
(a) Free and Fair election (b) Dignity of individual
(c) Majority rule (d) Equal treatment before law
40. What is regarded as a ‘definite plus point’ of democratic regimes.
(a) Rule of majority (b) Participative decision making
(c) Ability to handle Social differences, divisions, and conflicts. (d) None of these.
41. Which type of government exists in the world?
(a) Monarchy (b) Democracy (c) Dictatorship (d) All of these
42. Rule of the people is known as…
(a) Democracy (b) Monarchy (c) Dictatorship (d) Authoritarianism
43. Rule of the few or of one party is known as…
(a) Democracy (b) Dictatorship (c) Monarchy (d) Authoritarianism
44. When the decisions in democracy are taken with the help of proper procedure then it is known
as…
(a) Democracy (b) Dictatorship (c) Transparency (d) Fair deal
45. Which type of election should be there in democracy?
(a) Free (b) Regular (c) Fair (d) All of these
46. Which one of these is better?
(a) Democracy (b) Dictatorship (c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of these
47. Expected outcome of democracy is…
(a) Quality of government (b) Economic well being
(c) Freedom and dignity (d) All of these
48. Democracy is better because it…
(a) Promotes equality among citizens (b) Enhances dignity of the individual
(c) Improves quality of decision making (d) All of these
49. On which factor economic development of country depends?
(a) Population size (b) Global situation
(c) Cooperation with other countries (d) All of these
50. Democracy word is formed by which words?
(a) Demos and Kratia (b) Demos and Cracy
(c) Demos and Kotia (d) Demos and Krotia
51. Which one of these is the feature of dictatorship?
(a) No constitution ` (b) No value of public opinion
(c) Monopoly over power (d) All of these
52. Which one of these is not the feature of Dictatorship?
(a) No constitution (b) Monopoly over power
(c) Equality of citizens (d) No value of public opinion
53. Which of these is the feature of Democracy?
(a) Rule of people (b) Equality and freedom
(c) Guaranteed rights (d) All of these
54. Which one of these is not the feature of Democracy?
(a) Rule of people (b) Monopoly over power
(c) Equality and freedom (d) Guaranteed rights
55. In which country more than half the population lives in poverty?
(a) Sri Lanka (b) Bangladesh (c) U.S.A. (d) India
56. Which country has successfully negotiated among different populations?
(a) Sri Lanka (b) England (c) Belgium (d) Bangladesh
57. Dictatorship means-
(a) Rule by the people (b) Rule for the people
(c) Rule by the few (d) None of these
58. Democracy means-
(a) Rule by the people (b) Rule for the people
(c) Rule by the few (d) Both (a) and (b)
59. The two Greek words ‘demos’ and ‘kratia’ stand for-
(a) People / Government (b) Government / People
(c) Ruler / Government (d) Ruler / People
60. “Regular, free and fair elections” are the identity of…
(a) Dictatorship (b) Democracy (c) Military rule (d) None of these
61. What do studies on social and political inequalities show in democracies?
a. Democracy and development go together b. Inequalities exist in democracies
c. Inequalities do not exist under dictatorship d. dictatorship is better than democracy
62. Studies on political and social inequalities in democracy show that :
(a) democracy and development go together (b) inequalities exist in democracies
(c) inequalities do not exist under dictatorship (d) dictatorship is better than democracy
63. Why is there a delay in decision-making and implementation in a democracy?
(a) The government is afraid of taking decisions
(b) The government is hesitant in taking decisions
(c) Democracy is based on the idea of deliberation and negotiation
(d) A democratic government is not interested in taking quick decisions
64. Democracy is a better form of government because it ....
a. promotes equality among citizens b. enhances the dignity of the individual
c. provides a method to resolve conflicts d. all the above
65. Which of the following statements is/ are correct?
a. Most of the democracies have constitutions, they hold elections, have parties and they
guarantee rights to citizens
b. Democracies are very much different from each other in terms of their social, economic and
cultural achievements
c. All democracies are similar as far as social, economic and cultural conditions are concerned
d. Both (a) and (b)
66. Which regime usually develops a procedure to conduct social competition and reduce the
possibility of social tension?
a. Democratic regime b. Dictatorial regime
b. c. Non-democratic regime d. None of these
67. Choose the correct statement.
a. Democracies can fully and permanently resolve conflicts among different groups
b. Dictatorships can fully and permanently resolve conflicts among different groups
c. No regime can fully and permanently resolve conflicts among different groups
d. None of these
68. Which factor is often missing from a non-democratic government?
a. Efficiency b. Effectiveness c. Transparency d. None of these
69. Decisions taken by which type of government are likely to be more acceptable to the people
and more effective?
a. Democratic government b. Non-democratic government
c. Military dictatorship d. Theocracy
70. Why is the cost of time that democracy pays for arriving at a decision worthwhile?
a. Decisions are taken following due procedures
b. Decisions are always in favour of people
c. Decisions are more likely to be acceptable to the people and more effective
d. None of these
71. On which of the following practices and institutions can the accountability of government and
involvement of people in decision-making process in a democracy be measured?
1– regular, free and fair elections
2– public debate on major policies and legislations
3– citizens’ right to information about government and its functioning
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
72. Which among the following has a higher rate of economic growth and development?
a. Democracies b. Dictatorships c. All non-democratic regimes d. Monarchies
73. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the distribution of economic benefits in
democracies?
a. Incomes of both the rich and the poor have been increasing
b. Incomes of both the rich and the poor have been declining
c. Incomes of the rich have been increasing and those of the poor have been declining
d. None of the above
74. Which regime is best suited to accommodate social diversity?
a. A democratic regime b. A non-democratic regime
c. Only a dictatorial regime d. None of these
75. Which regimes often turn a blind eye to or suppress internal social differences?
a. Democratic regimes b. Non-democratic regimes
c. Monarchy d. Oligarchy
76. Which among the following countries is a perfect example of accommodation of social diversity?
a. Sri Lanka b. Belgium c. Saudi Arabia d. Pakistan
77. Democracy stands much superior to any other form of government in promoting
a. economic growth b. dignity and freedom of the individual
c. economic equality d. None of these
78. In the context of democracies, which of the following ideas is correct?
Democracies have successfully
a. eliminated conflicts among people
b. eliminated economic inequalities among people
c. eliminated differences of opinion about how marginalised sections are to be treated
d. rejected the idea of political inequality