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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
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