This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Class 9 > Class 9 Political Science Chapter 1 What Is Democracy Why Democracy – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 9 Political Science Chapter 1 What Is Democracy Why Democracy Quiz 1 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Democracy improves the quality of decision-making because A) Decisions are taken by educated people. B) Decisions are taken by consultation and discussion. C) Decisions are taken over a long period of time. D) All decisions are approved by judiciary. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Decisions are taken by consultation and discussion. 2. Which of these is not a feature of monarchy, dictatorship or one party rule A) Censorship of press. B) No opposition party or parties. C) Citizens taking part in politics. D) One man rule. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Citizens taking part in politics. 3. Democracy is better than other forms of government because A) It is more accountable form of government. B) There is no possibility to do mistakes in democracy. C) Democratic governments prepare an annual budget. D) People are given opportunities to participate directly in elections. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It is more accountable form of government. 4. When was Robert Mugabe thrown out of this office? A) 2017. B) 2015. C) 2019. D) 2013. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 2017. 5. The correct argument/s of democracy is/are: A) Leaders keep changing in a democracy. This leads to instability. B) Democracy is all about political competition and power play. There is no scope for morality. C) So many people have to be consulted in a democracy that it leads to delays. D) All the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All the above. 6. Democracy cannot survive in the absence of A) Freedom of press. B) Independence of judiciary. C) Rule of law. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 7. A democracy must be based on a free and fair election where those currently in power: A) Have a fair chance of wining. B) Have a fair chance of losing. C) Cannot be removed from their seats. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Have a fair chance of losing. 8. In which country women do not have the right to vote? A) Saudi Arabia. B) Fiji. C) Estonia. D) None of the Above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Saudi Arabia. 9. In china, the National Peoples congress has the power to appoint the ..... of the country. A) Leaders. B) Rulers. C) Governors. D) Executives. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Leaders. 10. A system of government in which all powers vest with one person. A) Democracy. B) Monarchy. C) Militia. D) Dictatorship. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Democracy. 11. Which are features of Democracy? A) Democracy is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people. B) Elections offer a choice and fair opportunity to the people to change the current rulers. C) The choice and opportunity is available to all the people on an equal basis. D) All the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All the above. 12. In Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf led a military coup in A) Oct. 1997. B) Oct. 1999. C) Oct. 2002. D) Oct. 2022. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Oct. 1999. 13. Which body in Indian political system is an example of direct democracy? A) Municipal Corporation. B) Panchayat committee. C) Gram sabha. D) Legislative Assembly. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Gram sabha. 14. General Pervez Musharraf overthrew a democratically elected government and declared himself the ..... of the country. A) Prime Minister. B) Chief executive. C) President. D) Military dictator. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Chief executive. 15. Democracy is a better form of government because A) It's a more better form of government. B) It's a more effective form of government. C) It's a more powerful form of government. D) It's a more accountable form of government. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It's a more accountable form of government. 16. Which one of the following is considered as an accountable form of government A) Autocratic government. B) Dictator government. C) Democratic Government. D) Military Government. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Democratic Government. 17. Mexico holds election after every A) 4 years. B) 5 years. C) 6 years. D) 7 years. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 6 years. 18. Zimbabwe attained independence from White minority rule in A) Black Minority Rule in 1978. B) American Rule in 1972. C) White minority rule in 1980. D) White minority rule in 1972. E) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) White minority rule in 1980. 19. In which year, General Pervez Musharraf held a referendum which granted him five years extension as a president? A) 2004. B) 2003. C) 2000. D) 2002. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 2002. 20. Abraham Lincoln's defines democracy as A) Demos. B) Kratia. C) By/For/Of the people. D) People of US. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By/For/Of the people. 21. What is a referendum? A) A referendum is right given to a person to say yes or no to a proposal. B) A referendum is a direct and universal vote in which an entire electorate is invited to vote on a particular proposal. C) A referendum is a right given to ruler to rule according to his wish. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A referendum is a direct and universal vote in which an entire electorate is invited to vote on a particular proposal. 22. The word 'Democracy' comes from the Greek word- A) Democracy. B) Democratic. C) Demos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democratic. 23. 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) Muhammad Aunt-Ul-HAQ. B) Farouk Lagger. C) General Pervez Musharraf. D) Mohammad Mian Sumro. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) General Pervez Musharraf. 24. Who issued a 'Legal Framework Order'? A) Chinese Communist Party (China). B) At (Mexico). C) General Pervez Musharraf (Pakistan). D) Zanu-PF (Zimbabwe). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) General Pervez Musharraf (Pakistan). 25. In Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf led a military coup in October: A) 1997. B) 1998. C) 1999. D) 2000. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 1999. 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