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Unit 3 Ch 7 : Outcomes of Democracy Social Studies - Unit 3 Ch 7 : Outcomes of Democracy

CBSE - STD 10 - Social Studies (CBSE - English Medium). 546 questions in this chapter.

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Q 1MCQ (1 Mark)1 Mark
Which one of the following is an example of outcomes of a democracy that produces an accountable government?
  • A
    Open to public debates on major policies and legislation.
  • B
    Open in promoting economic development.
  • C
    Open in reducing economic inequalities.
  • ✓
    Open to rulers elected by the people.

Answer: D.

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Q 2MCQ (1 Mark)1 Mark
Which one of the following is not the quality of democracy?
  • A
    It promotes equality among citizens.
  • ✓
    It takes quick decisions.
  • C
    It improves the quality of decision making.
  • D
    It enhances the dignity of the individual.

Answer: B.

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Q 3MCQ (1 Mark)1 Mark
Choose the correction option to complete the statement. If a government provides its citizens a right and means to examine the process of decision, it is ______________.
  • ✓
    An accountable government.
  • B
    A responsible government.
  • C
    A transparent government
  • D
    A stable government.

Answer: A.

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Q 5MCQ (1 Mark)1 Mark
The majority always needs to work with the $ ............ $ so that governments function to represent the general view?
  • A
    All people.
  • B
    Marginalized society.
  • ✓
    Minority.
  • D
    Other political parties.

Answer: C.

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Q 24CASE BASED QUESTIONS(4 Mark)4 Marks
Read the given extract and answer the following questions.
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 nondemocratic 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 maybe 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. It may be slow, less efficient, not always very responsive, or clean. But a democratic government is people's own government.
Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option:
  1. People's right to choose their own rulers is called as the:
  1. Right to Initiate.
  2. Right to Plebiscite.
  3. Right to Vote.
  4. Right to Referendum.
  1. Which of the following options helps in promoting transparency in the governance?
  1. Right to education.
  2. Right to information.
  3. Right against exploitation.
  4. Right to speech and expression.
  1. __________ make/ s the government legitimate.
  1. Credibility of politicians.
  2. People's movements.
  3. Free and fair elections.
  4. Holding of powers.
  1. Decisions in a democracy are more acceptable to the people because they are:
  1. Taken swiftly and implemented quickly.
  2. Taken by giving privileges to the people.
  3. Taken through elites' votes.
  4. Taken after following due processes.
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Q 25CASE BASED QUESTIONS(4 Mark)4 Marks
Read the given extract and answer the following questions.
Democracy is based on political equality and all individuals have equal right to choose their representative. But along with this (political equality) we can see growing economic inequality among the individuals. A small number of ultra-rich enjoy a highly disproportionate share of wealth and income. Due to these reasons, their share in total income of the country is increasing. On the other hand, the income of poor is declining. Sometimes they (poor) find it difficult to meet their basic needs of life, such as food, clothing, house, education and health. Though poor constitute a large proportion of voters, yet the democratic governments are not keen to take up the question of poverty. The situation is much worse in some other countries. Like Bangladesh where more than half of its population lives in poverty, even people of poor countries are now dependent on the rich countries for food supplies.
Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option:
  1. Democracy is based on:
  1. Political equality and that all individuals have equal rights to choose their representatives.
  2. The wishes and desires of the people of a country.
  3. The principles of constitution.
  4. The foundations of growth and development.
  1. Does a democracy hold its purposes?
  1. Yes, it holds.
  2. Sometimes yes, and sometimes no.
  3. No, it does not.
  4. The purpose has hit the target.
  1. What is the present scenario of the society?
  1. There is equilibrium between the poor and the rich.
  2. A small number of ultra-rich enjoy a highly disproportionate share of wealth and incomes.
  3. The rich have become the leaders of the nation.
  4. The income of poor is also increasing.
  1. Why are the democratic governments not keen to take up the questions of poverty?
  1. The governments are under-pressure of big guns and let them do what they like.
  2. They are not interested in solving such petty matters.
  3. This is not in their agenda.
  4. They are insecure and do not want to put hands on aching nerves.
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Q 26CASE BASED QUESTIONS(4 Mark)4 Marks
Read the given extract and answer the following questions.
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.
Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option:
  1. Democracies are based on which type of equality?
  1. Political equality.
  2. Social equality.
  3. Economic equality.
  4. Religious equality.
  1. Why all individuals have equal weight in electing representatives?
  1. There is political equality for all individuals.
  2. Equal opportunities.
  3. Equal protection of law.
  4. None of these.
  1. What are the basic needs of life?
  1. Wealth.
  2. Food, clothing, house, education and health.
  3. Property.
  4. Foreign Trip.
  1. Why those at the bottom of the society, have very little resources?
  1. Their income is very less.
  2. They are educated.
  3. They are extravagant.
  4. None of these.
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Q 27CASE BASED QUESTIONS(4 Mark)4 Marks
Read the source given below and answer the following questions.
Democracy is based on political equality and all individuals have equal right to choose their representative. But along with this (political equality) we can see growing economic inequality among the individuals. A small number of ultra-rich enjoys a highly disproportionate share of wealth and income. Due to these reasons, their share in total income of the country is increasing. On the other hand, the income of poor is declining. Sometimes they (poor) find it difficult to meet their basic needs of life, such as food, clothing. house, education and health. Though poor constitutes a large proportion of voters, yet the democratic governments are not keen to take up the question of poverty. The situation is much worse in some other countries. Like Bangladesh where more than half of its population lives in poverty, even people of poor countries are now dependent on the rich countries for food supplies.
Q.1. Democracy is based on which factor?
Q.2. Does democracy hold its purposes?
Q.3. What is the present scenario of the society?
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Q 28MCQ [1M - POLITICAL SCIENCE]1 Mark

Studies on political and social inequalities in democracy show that

  • A
    Democracy and development go together.
  • B
    Inequalities exist in democracies.
  • C
    Inequalities do not exist under dictatorship.
  • D
    Dictatorship is better than democracy.
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Q 29MCQ [1M - POLITICAL SCIENCE]1 Mark

In the context of assessing democracy which among the following is odd one out. Democracies need to ensure:

  • A
    Free and fair elections
  • B
    Dignity of the individual
  • C
    Majority rule
  • D
    Equal treatment before law
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Q 30MCQ [1M - POLITICAL SCIENCE]1 Mark

In the context of democracies, which of the following ideas is correct – democracies have successfully eliminated:

  • A
    Conflicts among people.
  • B
    Economic inequalities among people.
  • C
    Differences of opinion about how marginalised sections are to be treated.
  • D
    The idea of political inequality.
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Q 31MCQ [1M - POLITICAL SCIENCE]1 Mark

Which one of the following is an example of outcomes of a democracy that produces an accountable government?

  • A
    Open to public debates on major policies and legislation.
  • B
    Open in promoting economic development.
  • C
    Open in reducing economic inequalities.
  • D
    Open to rulers elected by the people.
View full solution →
Q 32MCQ [1M - POLITICAL SCIENCE]1 Mark

Which one of the following is not the quality of democracy?

  • A
    It promotes equality among citizens.
  • B
    It takes quick decisions.
  • C
    It improves the quality of decision making.
  • D
    It enhances the dignity of the individual.
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Q 43Question-Answer [1M - POLITICAL SCIENCE]1 Mark
Identify the challenges to democracy in the following descriptions. Also suggest policy/ institutional mechanism to deepen democracy in the given situations:
Following a High Court directive a temple in Orissa that had separate entry doors for dalits and non-dalits allowed entry for all from the same door.
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Q 55CASE BASED QUESTIONS [4M - POLITICAL SCIENCE]4 Marks
Read the source given below and answer the following questions.
Democracy is based on political equality and all individuals have equal right to choose their representative. But along with this (political equality) we can see growing economic inequality among the individuals. A small number of ultra-rich enjoys a highly disproportionate share of wealth and income. Due to these reasons, their share in total income of the country is increasing. On the other hand, the income of poor is declining. Sometimes they (poor) find it difficult to meet their basic needs of life, such as food, clothing. house, education and health. Though poor constitutes a large proportion of voters, yet the democratic governments are not keen to take up the question of poverty. The situation is much worse in some other countries. Like Bangladesh where more than half of its population lives in poverty, even people of poor countries are now dependent on the rich countries for food supplies.
Q.1. Democracy is based on which factor?
Q.2. Does democracy hold its purposes?
Q.3. What is the present scenario of the society?
View full solution →
Q 56CASE BASED QUESTIONS [4M - POLITICAL SCIENCE]4 Marks
Read the given extract and answer the following questions.
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 nondemocratic 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 maybe 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. It may be slow, less efficient, not always very responsive, or clean. But a democratic government is people's own government.
Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option:
  1. People's right to choose their own rulers is called as the:
  1. Right to Initiate.
  2. Right to Plebiscite.
  3. Right to Vote.
  4. Right to Referendum.
  1. Which of the following options helps in promoting transparency in the governance?
  1. Right to education.
  2. Right to information.
  3. Right against exploitation.
  4. Right to speech and expression.
  1. __________ make/ s the government legitimate.
  1. Credibility of politicians.
  2. People's movements.
  3. Free and fair elections.
  4. Holding of powers.
  1. Decisions in a democracy are more acceptable to the people because they are:
  1. Taken swiftly and implemented quickly.
  2. Taken by giving privileges to the people.
  3. Taken through elites' votes.
  4. Taken after following due processes.
View full solution →
Q 57CASE BASED QUESTIONS [4M - POLITICAL SCIENCE]4 Marks
Read the given extract and answer the following questions.
Democracy is based on political equality and all individuals have equal right to choose their representative. But along with this (political equality) we can see growing economic inequality among the individuals. A small number of ultra-rich enjoy a highly disproportionate share of wealth and income. Due to these reasons, their share in total income of the country is increasing. On the other hand, the income of poor is declining. Sometimes they (poor) find it difficult to meet their basic needs of life, such as food, clothing, house, education and health. Though poor constitute a large proportion of voters, yet the democratic governments are not keen to take up the question of poverty. The situation is much worse in some other countries. Like Bangladesh where more than half of its population lives in poverty, even people of poor countries are now dependent on the rich countries for food supplies.
Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option:
  1. Democracy is based on:
  1. Political equality and that all individuals have equal rights to choose their representatives.
  2. The wishes and desires of the people of a country.
  3. The principles of constitution.
  4. The foundations of growth and development.
  1. Does a democracy hold its purposes?
  1. Yes, it holds.
  2. Sometimes yes, and sometimes no.
  3. No, it does not.
  4. The purpose has hit the target.
  1. What is the present scenario of the society?
  1. There is equilibrium between the poor and the rich.
  2. A small number of ultra-rich enjoy a highly disproportionate share of wealth and incomes.
  3. The rich have become the leaders of the nation.
  4. The income of poor is also increasing.
  1. Why are the democratic governments not keen to take up the questions of poverty?
  1. The governments are under-pressure of big guns and let them do what they like.
  2. They are not interested in solving such petty matters.
  3. This is not in their agenda.
  4. They are insecure and do not want to put hands on aching nerves.
View full solution →
Q 58CASE BASED QUESTIONS [4M - POLITICAL SCIENCE]4 Marks
Read the given extract and answer the following questions.
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.
Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option:
  1. Democracies are based on which type of equality?
  1. Political equality.
  2. Social equality.
  3. Economic equality.
  4. Religious equality.
  1. Why all individuals have equal weight in electing representatives?
  1. There is political equality for all individuals.
  2. Equal opportunities.
  3. Equal protection of law.
  4. None of these.
  1. What are the basic needs of life?
  1. Wealth.
  2. Food, clothing, house, education and health.
  3. Property.
  4. Foreign Trip.
  1. Why those at the bottom of the society, have very little resources?
  1. Their income is very less.
  2. They are educated.
  3. They are extravagant.
  4. None of these.
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