50 important MCQs on Class 9th political science chapter-1 what is Democracy? why Democracy ?

50 important MCQs on Class 9th political science chapter-1 what is Democracy? why Democracy ?

1–10: Understanding Democracy

1. What is the most common form of government in the world today?

A) Monarchy

B) Dictatorship

C) Democracy

D) Oligarchy

Ans: C) Democracy

2. Which of the following is a key feature of democracy?

A) Rule by one person

B) Rule by religious leaders

C) Rule by the people

D) Rule by a king

Ans: C) Rule by the people

3. In a democracy, who holds the final decision-making power?

A) Army

B) People

C) King

D) Bureaucrats

Ans: B) People

4. Which country is an example of a democratic nation?

A) North Korea

B) India

C) Saudi Arabia

D) China

Ans: B) India

5. What is the main aim of democracy?

A) Concentration of power

B) Equal access to power

C) Military control

D) Religious rule

Ans: B) Equal access to power

6. Which of the following is not a feature of democracy?

A) Free and fair elections

B) One-party rule

C) Rule of law

D) Respect for rights

Ans: B) One-party rule

7. Democracy allows every citizen to:

A) Rule directly

B) Choose their representatives

C) Become a president

D) Own all property

Ans: B) Choose their representatives

8. Which one of the following is a non-democratic country?

A) USA

B) India

C) Pakistan (under military rule)

D) Japan

Ans: C) Pakistan (under military rule)

9. In a democracy, the government is accountable to:

A) Military

B) Judiciary

C) People

D) Corporates

Ans: C) People

10. Who can vote in a democratic country like India?

A) Only men

B) Only the rich

C) Every adult citizen

D) Government officials

Ans: C) Every adult citizen

11–20: Key Features & Functions

11. Which country gave women the right to vote first?

A) India

B) USA

C) New Zealand

D) UK

Ans: C) New Zealand

12. What is Universal Adult Franchise?

A) All adults pay tax

B) All adults can vote

C) Only men can vote

D) Adults can own land

Ans: B) All adults can vote

13. Which system ensures that elections are held regularly in a democracy?

A) One-party system

B) Dictatorship

C) Multi-party system

D) Constitutional system

Ans: D) Constitutional system

14. Who is the head of a democratic country like India?

A) King

B) President

C) Army Chief

D) Dictator

Ans: B) President

15. Which country was ruled by General Pervez Musharraf?

A) Bangladesh

B) Pakistan

C) Afghanistan

D) Iran

Ans: B) Pakistan

16. A government is said to be legitimate if it:

A) Uses military power

B) Is elected by the people

C) Is selected by elites

D) Is run by businessmen

Ans: B) Is elected by the people

17. Which of the following is not a form of democracy?

A) Direct

B) Representative

C) Military

D) Parliamentary

Ans: C) Military

18. Which country has a one-party system?

A) China

B) India

C) Japan

D) Germany

Ans: A) China

19. Which of these is essential for a democracy to function?

A) Censorship

B) Free media

C) Controlled press

D) State-run TV only

Ans: B) Free media

20. Which of these features defines democracy best?

A) Freedom of choice

B) One-party rule

C) Military leadership

D) Religious control

Ans: A) Freedom of choice

21–30: Real-World Examples

21. Which country allowed elections but only with one party?

A) Pakistan

B) Mexico (before 2000)

C) USA

D) Nepal

Ans: B) Mexico (before 2000)

22. Which of these is not a democratic country?

A) Bhutan (monarchy)

B) India

C) France

D) Brazil

Ans: A) Bhutan

23. Democracy must be based on the principle of:

A) Dictatorship

B) Equality

C) Military rule

D) Religious supremacy

Ans: B) Equality

24. The most important feature of democracy is:

A) Power in the hands of the people

B) Control by the rich

C) Hereditary leadership

D) Unelected representatives

Ans: A) Power in the hands of the people

25. In which country was Nelson Mandela elected President?

A) Nigeria

B) South Africa

C) Ghana

D) Kenya

Ans: B) South Africa

26. Which of these is a major drawback in non-democratic countries?

A) Political equality

B) Free media

C) No accountability

D) Right to vote

Ans: C) No accountability

27. Democracy improves the quality of:

A) Wars

B) Corruption

C) Governance

D) Dictatorship

Ans: C) Governance

28. Which institution ensures democracy in India?

A) Army

B) Supreme Court

C) Panchayat

D) Cabinet

Ans: B) Supreme Court

29. Which Indian leader is known for strengthening democracy?

A) Subhash Chandra Bose

B) Jawaharlal Nehru

C) Tipu Sultan

D) Aurangzeb

Ans: B) Jawaharlal Nehru

30. Which is not necessary in a democratic election?

A) Choice of parties

B) Free and fair election

C) Unequal voting rights

D) Secret ballot

Ans: C) Unequal voting rights

31–40: Constitution & Rights

31. Democracy gives the right to:

A) Oppress minorities

B) Express opinions

C) Rule forever

D) None

Ans: B) Express opinions

32. Which of the following is not a pillar of democracy?

A) Judiciary

B) Executive

C) Dictator

D) Legislature

Ans: C) Dictator

33. What ensures citizens’ rights in a democracy?

A) Elections

B) Army

C) Constitution

D) Wealth

Ans: C) Constitution

34. Which of the following undermines democracy?

A) Regular elections

B) Media freedom

C) Vote buying

D) Rule of law

Ans: C) Vote buying

35. Which one is not a democratic feature?

A) Independent judiciary

B) Free media

C) Hereditary rule

D) Universal suffrage

Ans: C) Hereditary rule

36. Who elects the government in a democracy?

A) Military

B) Judges

C) People

D) Bureaucrats

Ans: C) People

37. Which of these is an essential element of democracy?

A) Social inequality

B) Open debate

C) Censorship

D) Forced labor

Ans: B) Open debate

38. Democracy is a system in which rulers are:

A) Elected by people

B) Appointed by king

C) Chosen by army

D) None of the above

Ans: A) Elected by people

39. Which of these is a benefit of democracy?

A) Absolute power

B) Arbitrary rule

C) Citizens' rights

D) Hereditary government

Ans: C) Citizens' rights

40. Which country recently shifted from monarchy to democracy?

A) Nepal

B) Bhutan

C) China

D) Pakistan

Ans: A) Nepal

41–50: Final Review

41. Democracy encourages:

A) Participation

B) Silence

C) Dictatorship

D) Inequality

Ans: A) Participation

42. In democracy, laws apply to:

A) Only the poor

B) Only politicians

C) Everyone equally

D) Only officials

Ans: C) Everyone equally

43. Which document guarantees democratic rights in India?

A) Constitution

B) Budget

C) Speech

D) Directive

Ans: A) Constitution

44. Which of these is not a type of democracy?

A) Parliamentary

B) Presidential

C) Dictatorial

D) Representative

Ans: C) Dictatorial

45. What gives people the right to form political parties?

A) Military

B) Constitution

C) Army chief

D) President

Ans: B) Constitution

46. Democracy leads to:

A) Conflict only

B) War

C) Peaceful change

D) No change

Ans: C) Peaceful change

47. Democracy provides room for:

A) No opposition

B) One leader only

C) Political competition

D) Army control

Ans: C) Political competition

48. Which country held elections but results were always fixed?

A) Mexico (before 2000)

B) India

C) France

D) Sri Lanka

Ans: A) Mexico (before 2000)

49. Who protects democracy in a country?

A) Police

B) Citizens

C) Foreign powers

D) None

Ans: B) Citizens

50. Which of these is not a democratic outcome?

A) Equal rights

B) Freedom

C) Dictatorship

D) Political accountability

Ans: C) Dictatorship