Democracy is considered a better form of government because it is accountable, responsive, and legitimate. The chapter Outcomes of Democracy explains how democracy performs in real life and what results it produces in different areas like economic development, equality, freedom, and dignity.
Outcomes of Democracy Class 10 MCQ
1. The frequent stories of _ remind us that no system is entirely without shortcomings, even democracies. Identify the issue being referred to from the options given.
a. Poverty
b. Black Marketing
c. Terrorism
d. Corruption
2. There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the codes provided below:
Assertion (A): Democracy is an accountable, responsive and legitimate government
Reason (R): Democracies have regular, free and fair elections and decision-making is based on norms and procedures
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
3. There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the codes provided below:
Assertion (A): Democracies are based on political equality
Reason(R): All individuals have equal say in electing representatives.
a. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
b. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
c. (A) is correct but (R) is wrong
d. (A) is wrong but (R) is correct
4. 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 .
a. An accountable government.
b. A responsible government.
c. A transparent government.
d. A stable government.
5. Which of the following is a feature of democracy ?
(A) It is based on decentralisation of power.
(B) It is based on centralisation of power.
(C) It is difficult to establish social harmony.
(D) It is difficult to establish political harmony.
6. What role do ‘checks and balances’ play in a democratic country? Choose the most suitable option from the following.
(a) To establish a direct form of government without representatives.
(b) To create a separation of powers to prevent from authoritarianism.
(c) To prevent any change to the Constitution.
(d) To ensure absolute power for one branch of government.
7. Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the Statements and choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): Elections are the spirit of democracy.
Reason (R): Elections expand Political participation.
Options:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the not correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
8. Which one of the following is the most popular form of government in the contemporary world?
(A) Dictatorial Government
(B) Constitutional Monarchy
(C) Military Government
(D) Democratic Government
9. Which is the most important fundamental outcome of democracy?
a. Quick decision-making
b. Accountable, responsive, and legitimate government
c. Higher economic growth
d. Elimination of corruption
Explanation: The most basic outcome of democracy is that government is accountable to the citizens and responsive to their needs.
10. Which of the following is considered a drawback of democratic governments?
a. Lack of legitimacy
b. Delay in decision-making
c. Absence of public debate
d. No elections
11. What do you mean by transparency in a democracy?
a. Citizens cannot question government decisions.
b. Decisions are taken secretly by leaders.
c. Citizens have the right to examine decision-making procedures.
d. Government hides information from the public.
12. Which of the following statements will you consider regarding corruption in democracy?
a. Democracies are completely free from corruption.
b. Democracies often face corruption, but non-democracies are not less corrupt.
c. Dictatorships are always less corrupt.
d. Corruption exists only in developing democracies.
Explanation: Democracies are not free from corruption, but there is no evidence that dictatorships are less corrupt.
13. Which of the following make democracy valid even when there is some weakness?
a. It produces higher economic growth.
b. It is people’s own government.
c. It eliminates social divisions.
d. It guarantees equal income distribution.
14. Between 1950 and 2000, which of the following regimes showed slightly higher economic growth rates?
a. Democracies
b. Dictatorships
c. Monarchies
d. Military regimes
Explanation: Evidence shows dictatorships had slightly higher economic growth rates.
15. Which of the following countries show very high income, where the top 20% take away more than 60% of national income?
a. Denmark and Hungary
b. South Africa and Brazil
c. India and Nepal
d. USA and UK
Explanation: In South Africa and Brazil, the top 20% take away more than 60% of national income.
16. Which of the following is NOT an expected outcome of democracy?
a. Promotion of equality among citizens
b. Enhancement of dignity of the individual
c. Guarantee of equal income distribution
d. Provision of a method to resolve conflicts
Explanation: Democracy promotes equality, dignity, and conflict resolution, but it does not guarantee equal income distribution.
17. Which of the following is a fair expectation from democracy regarding economic outcomes?
a. Democracy guarantees equal income distribution.
b. Democracy reduces economic disparities.
c. Democracy eliminates poverty completely.
d. Democracy ensures faster economic growth than dictatorships.
Explanation: Democracies are expected to reduce inequalities and ensure just distribution of goods and opportunities, though in practice they often fall short.
18. Which of the following statements is correct about democracies and poverty?
a. Democracies are always successful in reducing poverty.
b. Democracies often fail to address poverty despite poor voters forming a majority.
c. Democracies eliminate poverty faster than dictatorships.
d. Democracies ignore the issue of inequality completely.
Explanation: Poor voters are more, but democratic governments fail to reduce poverty sufficiently.
19. To accommodate social diversity, which of the following conditions must be fulfilled?
a. Rule by majority opinion must always dominate.
b. The majority must work with the minority and not become the majority community rule.
c. Minority groups should be excluded from decision-making.
d. Majority opinion should be permanent.
20. Which of the following examples shows that democracy gives respect and dignity?
a. Recognition of equal treatment and respect for women
b. Suppression of minority rights
c. Permanent domination of majority community
d. Denial of equal status to disadvantaged castes
Explanation: Democracy protects dignity by giving equal rights to women.
21. If the public has dissatisfaction in democracy, then what does it show?
a. Failure of democracy
b. Success of democracy
c. Weakness of democratic institutions
d. Decline of democratic values
Explanation: Complaints and criticism show that citizens are aware and accountable.
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