Outcomes of Democracy Class 10 MCQ Questions With Answers
Question 1.
Modern democracies maintain check and balance system. Identify the correct option based on the horizontal power sharing arrangement.
(A) Central government, State government, Local bodies.
(B) Legislature, executive, judiciary.
(C) Among different social groups.
(D) Among different pressure groups.
Answer:
(B) Legislature, executive, judiciary.
Explanation:
The constitution provides for a proper check and balance system. For that purpose, the legislature, executive and judiciary have horizontal powers that maintain a balance in the system. The legislature has powers over executive and judiciary. Executive has power over legislative and judiciary.
Question 2.
Study the picture and the answer the question that follows
Which of the following options best signifies this cartoon?
(A) Demand for separate state from democratic government.
(B) Democratic government is facing territorial issues with the bordering states.
(C) Democratic government is coping with multiple pressures through accommodation.
(D) Democratic government accepts demands based on separate state.
Answer:
(C) Democratic government is coping with multiple pressures through accommodation.
Explanation:
Democratic Government is coping with multiple pressures through accommodation. Society has different groups in terms of social and cultural aspects. Democracy develops a procedure to be best suited to evolve the mechanism to negotiate these differences.
Question 3.
Why is democratic government better than other alternatives?
(A) It promotes equality among political parties.
(B) It helps in economic growth.
(C) It helps in creating a pollution-free environment.
(D) It promotes equality among citizens.
Answer:
(D) It promotes equality among citizens.
Explanation:
Democratic government enhances dignity of the individual and no individual is discriminated against on the basis of caste, religion, colour or creed.
Question 4.
Which form of government is considered best?
(A) Monarchy
(B) Democracy
(C) Communist
(D) Anarchy
Answer:
(B) Democracy
Explanation:
Democracy improves the quality of decision-making. It provides a method to deal with differences and conflicts. It enhances the dignity of citizens. It allows correcting its own mistakes.
Question 5.
What is meant by an accountable government?
(A) In an accountable government, people have the right to elect the leaders to form government and if possible they participate in decision-making process.
(B) In an accountable government, people do not have the right to elect the leaders.
(C) In an accountable government, people are a part of decision-making process.
(D) In an accountable government, only privileged section of the society is allowed to vote.
Answer:
(A) In an accountable government, people have the right to elect the leaders to form government and if possible they participate in decision-making process.
Explanation:
A government is said to be accountable when it allows its citizen to participate in its decision making and also frames or develops various laws or policies by which citizens can hold the government responsible for any of their policies or programmes.
Question 6.
What is meant by economic inequality?
(A) It is a situation of equal distribution of wealth.
(B) It is the unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society.
(C) It is the distribution of wealth on the basis of gender.
(D) It is the distribution of wealth on the basis of education.
Answer:
(B) It is the unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society.
Explanation:
Economic inequality refers to the disparities in incomes and wealth in a society.
Question 7.
In which area does democracy fail to achieve the same results as in dictatorship?
(A) Social development
(B) Economic development
(C) Political development
(D) Development on the basis of religion
Answer:
(B) Economic development
Explanation:
People are discriminated according to their caste , creed , religion , sex , rich or poor which is not the case in dictatorship form of government.
Question 8.
Which system can reduce the possibility of tension and conflict among different groups of society?
(A) Monarchy
(B) Anarchy
(C) Communism
(D) Democracy
Answer:
(D) Democracy
Explanation:
Democracy has a possibility of reducing the social differences, diversion and conflicts because they have evolved a mechanism to negotiate the differences.
Question 9.
| Column A | Column B |
| (i) Democracy | (A) Able to handle social divisions and conflicts |
| (ii) Non-democratic regimes | (B) Have higher rate of economic growth |
| (iii) Dictatorships | (C) Suppress internal social differences |
| (iv) Democratic regimes | (D) Promotes equali¬ty among citizens |
(A) (i)-(A),(ii)-(B),(iii)-(C),(iv)-(D)
(B) (i)-(D),(ii)-(C), (iii)-(B),(iv)-(A)
(C) (i)-(C),(ii)-(A),(iii)-(D),(iv)-(B)
(D) (i)-(B),(ii)-(D),(iii)-(A),(iv)-(C)
Answer:
(B) (i)-(D),(ii)-(C), (iii)-(B),(iv)-(A)
Explanation:
There are different forms of government found around the world. Some of the different types of government include a Democracy, Socialism, Communism, Dictatorship. The common form of government is democracy.
Question 10.
| Column A | Column B |
| (i) Transparency and decision-making | (A) Social outcome of democracy |
| (ii) Dignity and free-dom of women | (B) Political outcome of democ-racy |
| (iii) Economic growth and development | (C) Political outcome of democ-racy |
| (iv) Accountable and | (D) Economic out- responsive gov-come of democ-ernment racy |
(A) (i)-(A), (ii)-(B), (iii)-(C), (iv)-(B)
(B) (i) -(B), (ii)-(C), (iii)-(D), (iv)-(A)
(C) (i)-(B), (ii)-(A),(iii)-(D),(iv)-(C)
(D) (i)-(C),(ii)-(A),(iii)-(D),(iv)-(B)
Answer:
(C) (i)-(B), (ii)-(A),(iii)-(D),(iv)-(C)
Explanation:
Each government has certain political outcomes which helps the people to understand what kind of political institute will produce the best results.
Question 11.
Analyze the information given below, considering one of the following correct options:
“It is expected from a government that it should bring economic growth and development. But many democracies of the world are unable to fulfill this expectation because of population size, global situation, cooperation from other, countries, economic priorities, etc.”
(A) Economic outcomes
(B) Economic growth and development
(C) Legitimate government
(D) Reduction of inequality and poverty
Answer:
(B) Economic growth and development
Question 12.
Analyze the information given below, considering one of the following correct options:
“Democracy stands much superior to any other form of government in promoting dignity and freedom of the individual. Every individual wants to receive respect from fellow beings. Often conflicts arise among individuals because some feel that they are not treated with due respect. The passion for respect and freedom are the basis of democracy.”
(A) Dignity and freedom of disadvantaged groups.
(B) Dignity and freedom of women.
(C) Dignity and freedom of the citizens
(D) Accommodation of social diversity
Answer:
(C) Dignity and freedom of the citizens
Question 13.
Find the incorrect option from the following:
(A) Democracy enhances the dignity of the individual.
(B) It provides a method to resolve conflicts.
(C) Improves the quality of decision making.
(D) Allows room to make more mistakes.
Answer:
(D) Allows room to make more mistakes.
Explanation:
In democracy there is a space for public discussion on the mistakes committed. As in democracy, the main power is with the citizens so’ if they make a wrong choice in choosing the representative then it can be changed they can vote others and the mistake would be corrected.
Question 14.
Find the incorrect option from the following:
(A) Most societies across the world were historically female dominated societies.
(B) Long struggles by women have created some sensitivity today.
(C) Respect and equal treatment of women are ingredients of a democratic society.
(D) That does not mean that women are actually always treated with respect.
Answer:
(A) Most societies across the world were historically female dominated societies.
Explanation:
The world order has since inception been a patriarchy defined. Almost all the societies are male dominated for one or other reason which led to the oppression and suppression of women or where it is not so, women were not given opportunities to prove themselves or to claim their independence alongside the men.
Assertion and Reason Based MCQs
Directions: In the following questions, A statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as. [U]
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is correct but R is wrong.
(D) A is wrong and R is correct.
Question 1.
Assertion (A): Transparency means openness, communication and accountability of the government.
Reason (R): Transparency is considered missing in a democratic government.
Answer:
(C) A is correct but R is wrong.
Explanation:
Transparency is when a citizen has the right and the tools to know how a decision has been taken by the government. A democracy ensures that decision making will be based on certain norms and procedures. A citizen who wants to know if a decision was taken through correct procedures can find this out.
Question 2.
Assertion (A): Bangladesh is a country where more than half of its population lives in luxury.
Reason (R): Sometimes the poor find it difficult to meet their basic needs of life, such as food, clothing, house, education and health.
Answer:
(D) A is wrong and R is correct.
Explanation:
Some of the main reasons for high poverty rate in Bangladesh are calamitous weather, weak infrastructure and gender inequality that prevents women from contributing to the economy. One of the factors that generate poverty is the prevalence of natural disasters.
Question 3.
Assertion (A): At least one fourth of the globe is still not under democratic government.
Reason (R): Because the challenge for democracy in these parts of the world is very stark.
Answer:
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
The reason is that these countries face foundational challenges of transitioning to a democracy. It also involves bringing down the existing government which proves to be economically, socially and politically difficult.
Question 4.
Assertion (A): Power sharing is the spirit of democracy.
Reason (R): As the rights of the people are not limited to the right to vote, stand in elections and form political organizations.
Answer:
(B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
Power sharing is the spirit of democracy because it is one of the foundational principles on which the concept of democratic rule is based. In a democracy, the people have a right to be consulted on how they should be governed and all the citizens tend to have the same political and legal rights.
Case-Based MCQs
I. Read the given extract and answer the questions that follows:
In a democracy, we are most concerned with ensuring that people will have the right to choose their rulers and people will have control over the rulers. Whenever possible and necessary, citizens should be able to participate in decision making, that affects them all. Therefore, the most basic outcome of democracy should be that it produces a government that is accountable to the citizens, and responsive to the needs and expectations of the citizens. Some people think that democracy produces less effective government.
It is, of course, true that non- democratic rulers are very quick and efficient in decision making and implementation, whereas, democracy is based on the idea of deliberation and negotiation. So, some delay is bound to take place. But, because it has followed procedures, its decisions may be both more acceptable to the people and more effective. Moreover, when citizens want to know if a decision was taken through the correct procedures, they can find this out. They have the right and the means to examine the process of decision making. This is known as transparency. This factor is often missing from a non- democratic government. There is another aspect in which democratic government is certainly better than its alternatives: democratic government is legitimate government.
Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate options:
Question 1.
People’s right to choose their own rulers is called as the:
(A) Right to Initiate
(B) Right to Plebiscite
(C) Right to Vote
(D) Right to Referendum
Answer:
(C) Right to Vote
Question 2.
Which of the following options helps in promoting transparency in the governance?
(A) Right to education
(B) Right to information
(C) Right against exploitation
(D) Right to speech and expression
Answer:
(B) Right to information
Explanation:
Right to Information” means the right to ask for and obtain information of public importance.
Question 3.
………….. make/s the government legitimate.
(A) Credibility of politicians
(B) People’s movements
(C) Free and fair elections
(D) Holding of powers
Answer:
(C) Free and fair elections
Explanation:
Free and fair elections helping to promote peaceful, democratic political transformation that lead to increased stability and prosperity in a democratic nation.
Question 4.
Decisions in a democracy are more acceptable to the people because they are:
(A) Taken swiftly and implemented quickly
(B) Taken by giving privileges to the people
(C) Taken through elites’ votes
(D) Taken after following due processes
Answer:
(D) Taken after following due processes
II. Read the given extract and answer the questions that follows:
If democracies are expected to produce good governments, then is it not fair to expect that they would also produce development? Evidence shows that in practice many democracies did not fulfil this expectation. If you consider all democracies and all dictatorships for the fifty years between 1950 and 2000, dictatorships have slightly higher rate of economic growth. The inability of democracy to achieve higher economic development worries us. But this alone cannot be the reason to reject democracy.
As you have already studied in economics, economic development depends on several factors: country’s population size, global situation, cooperation from other countries, economic priorities adopted by the country, etc. However, the difference in the rates of economic development between less developed countries with dictatorships and democracies is negligible. Overall, we cannot say that democracy is a guarantee of economic development. But we can expect democracy not to lag behind dictatorship in this respect. When we find such significant difference in the rates of economic growth between countries under dictatorship and democracy, it is better to prefer democracy as it has several other positive outcomes.
Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate options:
Question 1.
Between Democracies and Dictatorships, who had slightly higher rate of economic growth?
(A) Democracies
(B) Dictatorships
(C) Both
(D) None of them
Answer:
(B) Dictatorships
Explanation:
In dictatorial regimes, the rules and regulations are rigid and compulsory. The citizens who disobey are severely punished.
In democratic regimes, as the leaders and bureaucrats think about their profits only, the government is not much keen to remove poverty and develop the coun try economically.
Question 2.
The difference in the rates of economic development between less development countries with dictatorships and democracies is:
(A) Very vast
(B) Slightly noticeable
(C) Very low
(D) Negligible
Answer:
(C) Very low
Explanation:
The economic growth rate in all dictatorial regimes was 4.42 per cent as compared to all democratic regimes’ 3.95 per cent during the period 1995-2000.
Question 3.
What is meant by economic inequality?
(A) It is a situation of equal distribution of wealth.
(B) It is the unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society.
(C) It is the distribution of wealth on the basis of gender.
(D) It is the distribution of wealth on the basis of education.
Answer:
(B) It is the unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society.
Explanation:
Income inequality varies by social factors such as sexual identity, gender identity, age, and race or ethnicity, leading to a wider gap between the upper and working class.
Question 4.
Which development depends on country’s population, size, global situation and co-operation from other countries?
(A) Social Development
(B) Financial Development
(C) Economic Development
(D) Political Development
Answer:
(C) Economic Development
Explanation:
Economic development of a country can be measured by its per capita income, literacy rate, health status, infant mortality rate and life expectancy of persons living in that country.
III. Read the given extract and answer the questions that follows:
Democracies are based on political equality. All individuals have equal weight in electing representatives. Parallel to the process of bringing individuals into the political arena on an equal footing, we find growing economic inequalities. A small number of ultra-rich enjoy a highly disproportionate share of wealth and incomes. Not only that, their share in the total income of the country has been increasing.
Those at the bottom of the society have very little to depend upon. Their incomes have been declining. Sometimes they find it difficult to meet their basic needs of life, such as food, clothing, house, education and health. In actual life, democracies do not appear to be very successful in reducing economic inequalities. The poor constitute a large proportion of our voters and no party will like to lose their votes. The situation is much worse in some other countries. In Bangladesh, more than half of its population lives in poverty. People in several poor countries are now dependent on the rich countries even for food supplies.
Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate options:
Question 1.
Democracies are based on political .
(A) consequences
(B) equality
(C) diversity
(D) leaders
Answer:
(B) equality
Explanation:
Democracies are based on political equalities as all citizens have equal role in electing their representatives.
Question 2.
Which country’s more than 50% population lives in poverty?
(A) Myanmar
(B) Pakistan
(C) Bangladesh
(D) India
Answer:
(C) Bangladesh
Question 3.
How the share of poor people affects the total income of a democratic country?
(A) Decreasing
(B) Constant
(C) Increasing
(D) None of these
Answer:
(A) Decreasing
Question 4.
People in poor countries are dependent on the rich countries for.
(A) Food
(B) Clothing
(C) Education
(D) All of the above
Answer:
(D) All of the above
Explanation:
Rich countries have a inoral obligation to aid poor countries.