What is Democracy Why Democracy Test

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Democracy gives guarantee to bring _____ equality.

A
Social

B
Economic

C
Regional

D
Political
Question 2
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"In a democracy each adult citizen must have one vote and each vote must have one value". Which one of the following countries is irreverent for this statement?

A
Russia

B
China

C
Fiji

D
United Arab Emirates

Solution

"In a democracy each adult citizen must have one vote and each vote must have one value" this statement means in a democratic country all are treated equal with same value given to each individual. All the given options hold true for the state except Fiji, because a vote of Fiji-Indian has less value when compared to the vote of indigenous Fijian.
Question 3
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The appeal of Democracy is based on the fact that Democracy
a. upholds freedom of conscience .
b. offers the opportunity of free thinking and expression.
c. guarantees equal opportunity to have jobs in the public sector.
d. protects the privileges of the elites.
Which pair of answers is true ?

A
a and b`

B
b and c

C
c and d

D
a and d

Solution

Democracy is a form of government that supports the growth as well as development of the individual and of nation at large.
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A state where people enjoy sovereign power is called ___________.

A
Democracy

B
Parliamentary

C
Single

D
Constitution

Solution

Democracy is a form of government in which the ruler is elected by the people. It is a most common form of government in most parts of the world. A state where people enjoy sovereign power is called democracy. Democracy is also defined as a form of government that protect's citizens rights. It is a system of government in which power is vested in the people.
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According to "one person one vote" principle, where do we see equality in our country with regards to the following domain ?

A
Economic

B
Political

C
Social

D
Cultural

Solution

According to "one person one vote" principle, every citizen in a state has the right to vote and participate in the election process regardless of his/her religion, caste, gender, sex, etc. In India every citizen above the age of 18 has been given the right to vote. This is also known as Universal Adult Franchise. The "one person one vote" principle enables the political equality in India because it provides equal rights to every citizen.
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Democracy is considered as a better form of government because ____________________.

A
It provides opportunity to different political parties to rule the country

B
It exposes corruption

C
There is scope for the expression of people's will

D
It provides for efficient administration

Solution

Democracy is considered as a better form of government because there is scope for the expression of people's will. Democracy is the power of people .The government that governs the country , is a government of the people, by the people and for the people.Freedom of speech and expression is an essential feature of a democratic state.
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Democracy, so long as it is what it is,imperfectly educated,throws a great responsibility on the leaders.The average voter even in educated England has no opinion of his own on many questions.He chooses his party by tradition or by his agreement with its central aims in those matters on which he has strong views.On other questions he takes his opinions from the leaders.His conscience is clear when the party is chosen and for the rest the leaders decide and the voters obey.In a complex social machine, it is difficult for the units to exercise thought.It is easier to be obedient automatically.It does not even pay to think.Perhaps thought may prove costly.If the leaders want to create public opinion,the machinery of the press and the wireless makes it most easy.Modern conditions afford propagandists vastly increased oppurtunities of promoting collective excitement and setting the world in a conflagration.A few clever and adventurous leaders can excite people's passions and suppress intellecual freedom.In these circumstances,truth does not win as there is no attempt to find out truth.

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The word 'conflagration' in the passage signifies ______________.

A
confusion

B
widespread fire

C
conflict

D
unforseen calamity

Solution

Modern conditions afford propagandists vastly increased oppurtunities of promoting collective excitement and setting the world in a conflagration.
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Democracy, so long as it is what it is,imperfectly educated,throws a great responsibility on the leaders.The average voter even in educated England has no opinion of his own on many questions.He chooses his party by tradition or by his agreement with its central aims in those matters on which he has strong views.On other questions he takes his opinions from the leaders.His conscience is clear when the party is chosen and for the rest the leaders decide and the voters obey.In a complex social machine, it is difficult for the units to exercise thought.It is easier to be obedient automatically.It does not even pay to think.Perhaps thought may prove costly.If the leaders want to create public opinion,the machinery of the press and the wireless makes it most easy.Modern conditions afford propagandists vastly increased oppurtunities of promoting collective excitement and setting the world in a conflagration.A few clever and adventurous leaders can excite people's passions and suppress intellecual freedom.In these circumstances,truth does not win as there is no attempt to find out truth.

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According to the author,it is more convenient for a leader to, "create public opinion" because __________________________.

A
he has been chosen by the public whom he represents

B
the modern means of mass communication are readily available to him

C
even an educated voter takes his opinion from the leader

D
the average voter has no opinion of his own

Solution

If the leaders want to create public opinion,the machinery of the press and the wireless makes it most easy.
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In a democracy, the final decision making power must rest with those _______________.

A
In the civil service

B
Elected by the people

C
In the army

D
Belonging to the propertied class

Solution

In a democracy, only those people should have the power to make decisions that are elected by the people. There are many situations in which elections are happening but the power remains with someone else. For ex- In Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf led a military coup in October 1999. He overthrew a democratically elected government and declared himself the ‘Chief Executive’ of the country.
One of the essential features of a Democratic form of government is that the people elect their representatives who have shall have the final decision-making powers. This ensures participation of the people in the governance of the country. We can give examples of India, US, England as successful democracies where the Parliament which is an elected body of the people and is the symbol of democracy makes policies for the people.
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Freedom of media is guaranteed under ______________.

A
Liberal system

B
Rule by the proletariat

C
Benevolent ruler

D
Religious ruler

Solution

Freedom of Media is guaranteed under liberal system. Liberal democracy encourages freedom of expression.

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Question 1

Social

Economic

Regional

Political

Question 2

Russia

China

Fiji

United Arab Emirates

Solution

Question 3

a and b`

b and c

c and d

a and d

Solution

Question 4

Democracy

Parliamentary

Single

Constitution

Solution

Question 5

Economic

Political

Social

Cultural

Solution

Question 6

It provides opportunity to different political parties to rule the country

It exposes corruption

There is scope for the expression of people's will

It provides for efficient administration

Solution

Question 7

confusion

widespread fire

conflict

unforseen calamity

Solution

Question 8

he has been chosen by the public whom he represents

the modern means of mass communication are readily available to him

even an educated voter takes his opinion from the leader

the average voter has no opinion of his own

Solution

Question 9

In the civil service

Elected by the people

In the army

Belonging to the propertied class

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Question 10

Liberal system

Rule by the proletariat

Benevolent ruler

Religious ruler

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