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Outcomes Of Democracy Quiz

Test your knowledge on Outcomes Of Democracy from Political Science, Class 10.

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Q1: Which one of the following is an example of outcomes of a democracy that produces an accountable government?
  • Open to public debates on major policies and legislation
  • Open in promoting economic development
  • Open in reducing economic inequalities
  • Open to rulers elected by the people
Q2: Democracy stands much superior to any other form of government in promoting
  • economic growth
  • dignity and freedom of the individual
  • economic equality
  • None of these
Q3: Economic growth depends on which of the following?
  • Size of the population of the country
  • Territory or area of the country
  • Global scenario
  • Co-operation among various nations
Q4: Which one of the following is the most popular form of government in the contemporary world?
  • Dictatorship
  • Monarchy
  • Military rule
  • Democracy
Q5: Which among the following countries is a perfect example of accommodation of social diversity?
  • Sri Lanka
  • Belgium
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Pakistan
Q6: Social outcomes cover the areas like
i. Dignity and freedom of citizens
ii. Untouchability and discrimination
iii. Gender equality
iv. Ban on child labour
  • (i), (iii) and (iv)
  • (ii), (i) and (iv)
  • (ii) and (iv)
  • (i) only
Q7: Which one of the following features is common to most of the democracies?
  • They have formal Constitution
  • They hold regular elections
  • They have political parties
  • All of the above
Q8: Which of these values have the moral and legal sanctions in a democracy?
  • Gender equality
  • Caste-based equality
  • Economic equality
  • Both (a) and (b)
Q9: The basic outcome of democracy is
  • Political, social and economic outcome
  • Military outcome
  • Restricted and limited welfare policies.
  • Elimination of poverty
Q10: In which one of the following countries is democracy not preferred over dictatorship?
  • Bangladesh
  • Pakistan
  • Sri Lanka
  • India
Q11: Why is the cost of time that democracy pays for arriving at a decision worthwhile?
  • Decisions are taken following due procedures
  • Decisions are always in favour of people
  • Decisions are more likely to be acceptable to the people and more effective
  • None of these
Q12: If a government provides its citizens a right and means to examine the process of decision, it is
  • An accountable government
  • A responsible government
  • A transparent government
  • A stable government
Q13: Which one of the following is not the way to resolve a conflict in a democracy?
  • Mass mobilisation
  • Using Parliament
  • Doing justice
  • Armed revolution
Q14: Decisions taken by which type of government are likely to be more acceptable to the people and more effective?
  • Democratic government
  • Non-democratic government
  • Military dictatorship
  • Theocracy
Q15: What do democracies ensure regarding decision making?
  • Process of transparency
  • Decisions taken by the head of the country
  • Decision by the Council of Ministers
  • Restricted popular participation in decision making
Q16: Equal treatment of women’ is a necessary ingredient of a democratic society. This means that:
  • women are actually always treated with respect.
  • it is now easier for women to legally wage struggle for their rights.
  • most societies across the world are now increasingly women dominated.
  • women are now treated as equals in the political arena.
Q17: Which factor is often missing from a non-democratic government?
  • Efficiency
  • Effectiveness
  • Transparency
  • None of these
Q18: Which of the following is not true about democracy?
(а) It always worries about majorities and public opinion.
(b) It improves the quality of decision making.
(c) Decision making is faster and quicker.
(d) It allows a room to correct mistakes.
  • It improves the quality of decision making.
  • Decision making is faster and quicker.
  • It allows a room to correct mistakes.
Q19: Democratic government is better than non-democratic because
  • it is a legitimate form of government.
  • overwhelming support for the idea all over the world.
  • it leads to a just distribution of goods and opportunities.
  • it ensures faster economic growth.
Q20: Which regime usually develops a procedure to conduct social competition and reduce the possibility of social tension?
  • Democratic regime
  • Dictatorial regime
  • Non-democratic regime
  • None of these
Q21: A government that takes decision by following norms and a proper procedure is:
  • An accountable government
  • A responsible government
  • A transparent government
  • A stable government
Q22: Consider the following statements. Which of these do not hold true for non-democratic regimes?
  • These do not have to bother about public opinion.
  • These take less time at arriving at a decision.
  • Principle of individual dignity has legal force.
  • These often suppress internal social differences.
Q23: Why is the cost of time that democracy pays for arriving at a decision worthwhile?
  • Decisions are taken following due procedures
  • Decisions are always in favour of people
  • Decisions are more likely to be acceptable to the people and more effective
  • None of these
Q24: A democratic government is:
  • An accountable government
  • A responsive government
  • A legitimate government
  • All of the above
Q25: In a democracy, a citizen has the right and means to examine the process of decision¬making. This is known as
  • Dictatorship
  • Transparency
  • Legitimacy
  • Equality
Q26: In the context of democracies, which of the following ideas is correct? Democracies have successfully
  • eliminated conflicts among people
  • eliminated economic inequalities among people
  • eliminated differences of opinion about how marginalised sections are to be treated
  • rejected the idea of political inequality
Q27: To measure democracies on the basis of expected outcomes, which of the following practices and institutions would one look for?
  • Regular, free and fair elections
  • Open public debate on major policies
  • Citizens’ right to information about the government
  • All of the above
Q28: In the context of democracies, what is successfully done by Democracies?
  • Eliminated conflicts among people
  • Eliminated economic inequalities among people
  • Eliminated differences of opinion about how marginalised sections are to be treated
  • Rejected the idea of political inequality
Q29: Which of the following statements is correct regarding the distribution of economic benefits in democracies?
  • Incomes of both the rich and the poor have been increasing
  • Incomes of both the rich and the poor have been declining
  • Incomes of the rich have been increasing and those of the poor have been declining
  • None of the abvoe
Q30: Which regimes often turn a blind eye to or suppress internal social differences?
  • Democratic regimes
  • Non-democratic regimes
  • Monarchy
  • Oligarchy