Political Science

Class ix
MCQs

1. ………..is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people?
A. Dictatorship
B. Non Democratic Government
C. Monarchy
D. Democracy
2. We would end up calling almost every government that holds an election a democracy?
A. Yes
B. No
C. May be
D. None
3. Which officials must be elected for any government to be called a democracy?
A. Certain people from different constituencies passing the criteria to be elected
B. Any adult of the country
C. Only Bureaucratics
D. Heads of different organizations
4. He overthrew a democratically elected government and declared himself the ‘Chief Executive’ of the country. Later he
changed his designation to President and in 2002. Which President of Pakistan was this?
A. General Pervez Musharraf
B. Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq
C. Farooq Leghari
D. Muhammad Mian Soomro
5. 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
6. In a democracy, each adult citizen must have
A. Must have one vote
B. Each vote must have one value
C. A and B
D. None
8. What requirements do the people of the state need before elections?
A. They should be free to think
B. To have opinions
C. To form associations
D. All
9. What requirements do the people of the state need after elections?
A. Every office bearer has certain rights and responsibilities assigned by the constitution and the law
B. To respect some guarantees to the minorities.
C. Each of these is accountable not only to the people but also to other independent officials
D. All
10. A democratic government rules within limits set by constitutional law and citizens’ rights.
A. True
B. False
C. Maybe
D. None
11. Which is true of democracy?
A. By the people for the people
B. Leaders keep changing in a democracy. This leads to instability
C. Democracy is all about political competition and power play
D. Elected leaders do not know the best interest of the people
12. 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
13. Democracy is better than other forms of government because
A. It allows change
B. Allows voting
C. Allows right to opinion
D. It allows us to correct its own mistakes.

14. Which of the following is the most important feature of a democratic election?

a) Universal adult franchise

b) Secret ballot

c) Free and fair elections

d) Independent Election Commission

15. Who is responsible for conducting elections in India?

 a) President of India

b) Prime Minister of India

c) Election Commission of India

d) Supreme Court of India

16. Which one of the following statements is true about elections?

a) Elections guarantee good governance.

b) Elections ensure economic development.

c) Elections allow people to choose their representatives.

d) Elections eliminate corruption.

17. The electoral constituencies for the Lok Sabha are based on:

a) Population

b) Religion

c) Occupation

d) Caste

18. Which of the following is NOT a condition for a free and fair election?

a) Active participation of citizens

b) Discrimination among candidates

c) Equal opportunity for all candidates

d) Independent Election Commission

19. What is the minimum age requirement to contest elections to the Lok Sabha in India?

a) 25 years

b) 21 years

c) 18 years

d) 30 years

20. The concept of 'reserved constituencies' in India is based on:

a) Religion

b) Gender

c) Caste
 d) Political parties

21. Which of the following is an essential feature of a democratic election?

a) Restricted voting rights

b) Pre-determined outcomes

c) Active citizen participation

d) Incomplete voter registration

22. What is the tenure of a Member of Parliament in India?

a) 3 years

b) 4 years

c) 5 years

d) 6 years

23. Which of the following factors is NOT considered during the delimitation of electoral constituencies in India?

a) Population

b) Religion

c) Geographical features

d) Socio-economic conditions

24. The 'first-past-the-post' system is also known as:

a) Proportional representation

b) Preferential voting

c) Single transferable vote

d) Simple majority system

25. Which one of the following is NOT a democratic reform of the electoral system in India?

a) Reservation of seats for women

b) Introduction of electronic voting machines

c) Establishment of the Election Commission

d) Appointment of candidates by political parties

26. Who has the authority to cancel or postpone an election in India?

a) President of India
 b) Prime Minister of India

c) Election Commission of India

d) Chief Election Commissioner

27. Which of the following countries uses a compulsory voting system?

a) India

b) United States

c) Australia

d) United Kingdom

28. What is the purpose of the Election Commission of India?

a) To conduct elections in a free and fair manner

b) To promote the ruling party's agenda

c) To distribute election funds to political parties

d) To enforce the code of conduct for candidates

1 Mark Questions (Write in a word/sentence)

1. What is representative democracy?
2.Which is the most common form of democracy in today’s world?
3. Name any two characteristics of democracy.
4.Why are quality decisions a possibility in a democracy?
5. Whose rule is democracy considered to be?
6. With whom does the final decision-making power rest in a democracy?
7. Under which form of government political equality given importance?
8. In spite of having a vast social diversity, what keeps the people of India together?
9. What should be done in a democracy if mistakes are committed?
10. When do we say that elections are fair?
11. Name any two countries where free and fair elections are not held.
12. Why India is called republic?
13. What do you mean political equality?
14. What do you mean by the term ‘preamble’
15. What was main contribution of Sardar patel just after indipendece
16. What are elections?
17. “Elections are considered essential for any representative democracy.” Why?
18. What is a constituency
19. Mention any two disadvantages of having political competition.
20. Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner?
21. What is Universal Adult Franchise?
22.What kind of people can he denied to vote in India?
23. Mention any two points relating to the Model Code of Conduct for election campaigns.
24. What is an EVM?
25. Mention two functions of the Election Commission.
26. Define Election Commission.
 3 Marks questions
1. How does democracy in a country enhance the dignity of an individual? State three points.
2. When does a citizen have an equal role in decision-making?
3. Define Democracy. State two merits of democracy.
4. Assess any three conditions that apply to the way a democratic government is run after the elections.
5. Democracy is all about political competition and power play. There is no scope for morality’. Justify the statement by
giving arguments against democracy
6. Why is democracy called a “Government by discussion
7. Which is the most common form of democracy? Why is this form of democracy necessary?
8. With reference to the Indian Constitution answer the following questions:
(i) When was it passed?
(ii) When was it enforced?.
(iii) Why was this date chosen?
9. What is an Electoral Roll or Voter’s List? What is its importance?
10. When government officers work in election duty, are they under the control of the Election Commission or the
Government? Give reason.
11. What is ballot paper? Name the machine by which these papers have been replaced.
12. Mention any two provisions which ensure the independence of the Election Commission.
13. What is the difference between a voter and a candidate?
14. What is the importance of elections in a democracy?

5 Marks questions
1. Explain the major features of democracy.
2. Democracy improves the quality of decision-making.’ Explain.
3. Democracy is better than other forms of government because it allows us to correct its own mistakes. Explain
4. Is it good to elect a President for life or is it better to hold regular elections after every five years’? Express your view with
reasons to support them
5. Distinguish between a democracy and a good democracy
6. Distinguish between democratic and non-democratic elections.
7. With the help of an example, prove that a democratic government is a more accountable form of government..
8. “Democracy is the most popular form of government emerging in the modem times, still the shortcomings cannot be ruled
out.” Justify the statement by assessing any five shortcomings of democracy. 9.Why is democracy considered to be
the best option among all other political systems available in world? Explain.
9. Explain the major features of democratic governments.
10. Which characteristics make democratic government so popular?
11.“Though democracy is considered to be the best form of government, it is not an ideal form of government.” Give five
arguments to prove the above statement.
12. Write any five arguments in favor and five against democracy as a form of government.
Democratic form of government is accountable
13.Write some common features of the non-democratic countries.
14. “Indian Constitution is both rigid and flexible.” Explain.
15 Describe main features of Indian Constitution.
16.How has the Indian Constitution embodied the basic values into its instutional arrangements? Explain.
17. India is a “Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic.” Justify.
18.Describe the main features of Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
19. Discuss the concept of equality under the objectives of the Indian Constitution.
20. Explain the major factors which contributed to the making of our Constitution.
21. The making of the Constitution for huge and diverse country like India was not an easy affair.” Justify the statement.
22. What were the difficulties faced during the making of Indian Constitution?
23. Describe any five salient features of the Constitution of India.
24. What is Constitution? What is its importance?
25. Why do countries need a Constitution? Explain.