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Question 1.
\nA democracy must be based on a free and fair election where those currently in power:
\n(a) have a fair chance of wining
\n(b) have a fair chance of losing
\n(c) cannot be removed from their seats
\n(d) none of the above<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: (b) have a fair chance of losing
\nThe currently in form have a fair chance of losing.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\nQuestion 2.
\nIn Saudi Arabia:
\n(a) men do not have the right to vote
\n(b) women do not have the right to vote
\n(c) both men and women have the right to vote
\n(d) both men and women do not have the right to vote<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: (b) women do not have the right to vote
\nIn Saudi Arabia, women do not have the right to vote.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\nQuestion 3.
\nEstonia has made its citizenship rules in such a way that people beloging to:
\n(a) African minority find it difficult to get the right to vote
\n(b) American minority find it difficult to get the right to vote
\n(c) Russian minority find it difficult to get the right to vote
\n(d) all the above<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: (c) Russian minority find it difficult to get the right to vote
\nPeople belonging to Russian minority find difficult to get the right to vote.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\nQuestion 4.
\nIn Fiji, the electoral system is such that the vote of an indigenous Fiji has more value than that of:
\n(a) an African-Fijian
\n(b) a Chinese-Fijian
\n(c) an Indian-Fijian
\n(d) Pakistani-Fijian<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: (c) an Indian-Fijian
\nThe vote of an indigenous Fiji has more value than that of an Indian-Fijian.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\nQuestion 5.
\nIn a democracy, each adult citizen must:
\n(a) have one vote and each vote must have two values
\n(b) have two votes and each vote must have one value
\n(c) have one vote and each vote must have one value
\n(d) all the above<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: (c) have one vote and each vote must have one value
\nEach adult citizen must have one vote and each vote must have one value.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\nQuestion 6.
\nZimbabwe attained inde-pendence from white minority rule in:
\n(a) 1960
\n(b) 1970
\n(c) 1980
\n(d) 1990<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: (c) 1980
\nIt was in 1980.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\nQuestion 7.
\nA democratic government rules within limits set by:
\n(a) the ruling government
\n(b) the constitutional law
\n(c) citizens right
\n(d) constitutional law and citizens\u2019 rights<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: (d) constitutional law and citizens\u2019 rights
\nWithin limits set by constitutional law and citizens\u2019 rights.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\nQuestion 8.
\nDemocracy is a form of government in which:
\n(a) rulers elected by the government take all the major decisions
\n(b) elections offer a choice and fair opportunity to the people to change the current rulers
\n(c) the exercise of this choice leads to a government limited by basic rules of the constitution and citizen\u2019s rights
\n(d) all the above<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: (d) all the above
\nAll the above factors favour democracy.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\nQuestion 9.
\nThe correct argument\/s of democracy is\/are:
\n(a) leaders keep changing in a democracy. This leads to instability
\n(b) democracy is all about political competition and power play. There is no scope for morality
\n(c) so many people have to be consulted in a democracy that it leads to delays
\n(d) all the above<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: (d) all the above
\nAll the factors are arguments of democracy.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\nQuestion 10.
\nThe worst recorded famine in world history is:
\n(a) Bengal famine
\n(b) Japanese famine
\n(c) China\u2019s famine
\n(d) American famine<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: (c) China\u2019s famine
\nIt was China\u2019s famine.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\nQuestion 11.
\nA democratic government is a better government because it is a more:
\n(a) effective form of government
\n(b) accountable form of government
\n(c) powerful form of government
\n(d) none of the above<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: (b) accountable form of government
\nBecause it is a more accountable form of government.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\nQuestion 12.
\nDemocracy improves the:
\n(a) dignity of the people
\n(b) economy of the country
\n(c) the quality of decision-making
\n(d) all the above<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: (c) the quality of decision-making
\nDemocracy improves the quality of decision-making.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\nQuestion 13.
\nDemocracy provides a method:
\n(a) to build buildings
\n(b) to fight poverty
\n(c) to deal with differences and conflict
\n(d) all the above<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: (c) to deal with differences and conflict
\nDemocracy provides a method to deal with differences and conflicts.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\nQuestion 14.
\nDemocracy is the form of government in which:
\n(a) people are elected by the rulers
\n(b) rulers are not elected by the people
\n(c) people themselves become rulers
\n(d) rulers are elected by the people<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: (d) rulers are elected by the people
\nDemocracy is the form of government in which rulers are elected by the people.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\nQuestion 15.
\nIn Pakistan, General Parvez Musharraf led a military coup in October:
\n(a) 1997
\n(b) 1998
\n(c) 1999
\n(d) 2000<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: (c) 1999
\nIt was in 1999.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\nQuestion 16.
\nGeneral Musharraf overthrew a democratically elected govern\u00acment and declared himself the:
\n(a) \u2018Prime Minister\u2019 of the country
\n(b) \u2018President\u2019 of the country
\n(c) \u2018Chief Executive\u2019 of the country
\n(d) none of the above<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: (c) \u2018Chief Executive\u2019 of the country
\nGeneral Musharraf declared himself the \u2018Chief Executive\u2019 of the country.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\nQuestion 17.
\nIn August 2002, President Musharraf issued a \u2018Legal Framework Order\u2019 that:
\n(a) changed the policies of the country
\n(b) changed the borders of the country
\n(c) amended the constitution of Pakistan
\n(d) all the above<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: (c) amended the constitution of Pakistan
\nThe order amended the Constitution of Pakistan.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\nQuestion 18.
\nThe work of the civilian cabinet is supervised by the National Security Council which is dominated by:
\n(a) ministers
\n(b) civil officers
\n(c) military officers
\n(d) all the above<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: (c) military officers
\nIt is dominated by military officers.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\nQuestion 19.
\nIn a democracy the final decision making power must rest with:
\n(a) the President
\n(b) the Prime Minister
\n(c) those who did not vote
\n(d) those elected by the people<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: (d) those elected by the people
\nIn a democracy, the final decision-making power must rest with those elected by the people.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\nQuestion 20.
\nIn China, elections are regularly held after every five years for electing the country\u2019s parliament, called:
\n(a) Quanguo Renmin Daibiao Dahui
\n(b) Renmin Quanguo Daibiao Dahui
\n(c) Daibiao Quanguo Renmin Dahui
\n(d) none of the above<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: (a) Quanguo Renmin Daibiao Dahui
\nThe Parliament is called Quanguo Renmin Daibiao Dahui (National People\u2019s Congress.)<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\nQuestion 21.
\nThe National People\u2019s Congress has nearly ……………….. members elected from all over China.
\n(a) 2000
\n(b) 3000
\n(c) 4000
\n(d) 5000<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: (b) 3000
\nIt has nearly 3000 members elected from all over China.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\nQuestion 22.
\nIn China, before contesting elections, a candidate needs the approval:
\n(a) of the army
\n(b) of the people
\n(c) of the government
\n(d) of the Chinese Communist Party<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: (d) of the Chinese Communist Party
\nA candidate needs the approval of the Chinese Communist Party.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\nQuestion 23.
\nSince its independence in 1930, Mexico holds elections after every:
\n(a) four years to elect its President
\n(b) five years to elect its President
\n(c) six years to elect its President
\n(d) seven years to elect its President<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: (c) six years to elect its President
\nAfter every six years elections are held in Mexico.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\nQuestion 24.
\nMexico has:
\n(a) been under a military rule before
\n(b) been under a dictator\u2019s rule before
\n(c) had never been under a military or dictator\u2019s rule before
\n(d) all the above<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: (c) had never been under a military or dictator\u2019s rule before
\nMexico has never been under a military or dictator\u2019s rule.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\nQuestion 25.
\nUntil 2000, every election in Mexico was won by a party called:
\n(a) PRI
\n(b) RIP
\n(c) PIR
\n(d) IRP<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: (a) PRI
\nThe party was called IRP (Institutional Revolutionary Party).<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\nWrite true (T) or false (F)<\/span><\/p>\n1. A democracy is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people.<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: True<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\n2. Every government in contemporary world wants to be called a democracy, even if its not so.<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: True<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\n3. In Pakistan, General Parvez Musharraf lead a military coup in ‘November\u2019 1998.<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: False<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\n4. General Musharraf later changed his designation to President and in 2004 held a referendum in the country that granted him a five-year extension.<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: False<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\n5. Syria is a small east Asian country.<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: False<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\n6. According to the \u2018Legal Framework Order\u2019, the President of Pakistan, can dismiss the national or provincial assemblies.<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: True<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\n7. The work of the civilian cabinet is supervised by a National Security Council which is dominated by military officers.<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: True<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\n8. In a democracy, the final decision-making power rest with the people.<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: False<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\n9. In China, elections are held after every six years for the electing the parliament.<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: False<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\n10. The National People\u2019s Congress of China, does not have the power to appoint the President of the country.<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: False<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\n11. Before contesting elections a candidate in China, needs the approval of the Chinese Communist Party.<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: True<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\n12. Since its independence in 1930, Mexico holds elections after every six years to elect its President.<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: True<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\n13. Until 2005, every election in Mexico, was won by a party called PRI.<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: False<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\n14. The PRI was known to indulge many dirty tricks to win elections.<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: True<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\n15. In Saudi Arabia, women have the right to vote.<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: False<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\n16. Democracy is based on a fundamental principle of political equality.<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: True<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\n17. In a democracy, each adult citizen must have one vote and each must have one value.<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: True<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\n18. Zimbabwe attained independence from white minority rule in 1985.<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: False<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\n19. Since 1985, Zimbabwe has been ruled by ZANU-PF, the party that led the freedom stiuggle.<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: False<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\n20. A democratic government cannot do whatever it likes, simply became it has won an election.<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: True<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\n21. A democratic government rules within limits set by constitutional law and citizens rights.<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: True<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\n22. In democracy, rulers elected by the people cannot take all the major decisions.<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: False<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\n23. In democracy, elections offer a choice and fair opportunity to the people to change the current rulers.<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: True<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\n24. Democracy also lead to instability.<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: True<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\n25. In democracy, many people have to be consulted thus, it leads to delays.<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: True<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\n26. Democracy can not lead to corruption for it is based on electoral competition.<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: False<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\n27. China\u2019s famine of 1958-1961 was the worst recorded famine in world history.<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: True<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\n28. A democi\u2019atic government is a better government because it is a more accountable form of government.<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: True<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\n29. In a diverse country like India, democracy keeps our country together.<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: True<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\n30. Democracy does not enhance the dignity of citizens.<\/p>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer: False<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
\nMatch the following<\/span><\/p>\n1.<\/p>\n
\n\n\nColumn A<\/strong><\/td>\nColumn B<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n1. General Musharraf fed a military coup in<\/td>\n | (a) 1930<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n2. Musharraf held a referendum in the country in<\/td>\n | (b) 1980<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n3. Mexico got independent in<\/td>\n | (c) 1958<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n4. Zimbabwe attained independence in<\/td>\n | (d) 1999<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n5. Famine in China<\/td>\n | (e) 2002<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\nAnswer<\/span><\/summary>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n \n\n\nColumn A<\/strong><\/td>\nColumn B<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n1. General Musharraf fed a military coup in<\/td>\n | (d) 1999<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n2. Musharraf held a referendum in the country in<\/td>\n | (e) 2002<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n3. Mexico got independent in<\/td>\n | (a) 1930<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n4. Zimbabwe attained independence in<\/td>\n | (b) 1980<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n5. Famine in China<\/td>\n | (c) 1958<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/details>\n \n2.<\/p>\n \n\n\nColumn I<\/strong><\/td>\nColumn II<\/strong><\/td>\n | | | | | | | | |