Outcomes of Democracy — Class 10 MCQs with Answers
Class 10 CBSE Civics · Chapter 5
30 practice questions · 10 Easy · 10 Medium · 10 Hard · Updated
Practise the most important Class 10 CBSE Civics questions from Chapter 5, "Outcomes of Democracy". You get 3 timed quizzes made from 30 NCERT-based MCQs, with answers and explanations. The questions are split into 10 Easy, 10 Medium and 10 Hard. Warm up on the basics, then move on to the exam-level questions that set top scorers in CBSE Board exams apart.
To score well in "Outcomes of Democracy", focus on dates, cause and effect, and reading maps and sources. Each MCQ here is timed and uses exam-style marking (+4 correct, −1 wrong, 0 skipped). This trains you to stay accurate under time pressure, as real papers need. Every question has a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a quick lesson. It is the fastest way to fix gaps before a test.
Use this chapter for focused revision. Start with the Easy set to check your basics on Outcomes of Democracy, then move to Medium and Hard to practise applying them. Your accuracy, streaks and XP save automatically. This chapter also adds to your overall Class 10 Civics mastery score. 6 sample questions are solved in full below, with the answer and a worked explanation. Sign in free to start practising.
Key concepts: Outcomes of Democracy (Class 10 Civics)
This chapter judges democracy by what it delivers: accountable, responsive and legitimate government, economic growth, reduction of inequality and poverty, accommodation of social diversity, and the dignity and freedom of citizens. It weighs expected outcomes against actual achievements to explain why we still prefer democracy.
- Accountable government
- Democracy produces a government answerable to citizens, that follows set procedures and can be questioned — its clearest and most certain outcome.
- Responsive government
- A government that attends to the needs and expectations of citizens; democracy is meant to be more responsive than non-democratic rule.
- Legitimate government
- One that is the people's own government, elected by fair and transparent procedures — democracy's legitimacy is its biggest strength.
- Transparency (RTI)
- Citizens can examine how decisions are taken; the Right to Information Act lets people check government functioning, e.g. why a road was not built.
Outcomes of Democracy — important questions & MCQs with answers (Class 10 Civics)
6 solved questions from this chapter's difficulty levels, each with its answer and explanation. The other 24 are timed and scored when you sign in.
- Q1Easy
A government that is answerable to its citizens and follows established procedures is best described as a/an ____ government.
A.AuthoritarianB.MonarchicalC.Accountable✓ CorrectD.MilitaryAnswer: C. Accountable
Explanation: An accountable government is answerable to the people and works within rules and procedures, a defining feature of democracy.
- Q2Easy
When comparing economic performance, democracies and dictatorships are usually evaluated on the basis of their rates of ____.
A.literacy onlyB.economic growth✓ CorrectC.populationD.urbanisationAnswer: B. economic growth
Explanation: The debate over economic outcomes compares the rates of economic growth achieved under democratic and non-democratic regimes.
- Q3Medium
A democratic government may be slower in taking decisions than a dictatorship. From a democratic standpoint, why is this often considered acceptable?
A.Because delay is needed to consult and follow proper procedures, making decisions more acceptable and effective✓ CorrectB.Because citizens prefer governments that do nothingC.Because slow decisions are always better decisionsD.Because courts force governments to delay every decisionAnswer: A. Because delay is needed to consult and follow proper procedures, making decisions more acceptable and effective
Explanation: Democratic delay reflects deliberation and following due procedure, which makes decisions more legitimate and easier to implement, even if it sacrifices some speed.
- Q4Medium
Why does the NCERT argue that, despite mixed growth data, we should still prefer democracy over dictatorship?
A.Because democracies always grow fasterB.Because dictatorships never achieve any growthC.Because the small growth difference is outweighed by democracy's other merits like dignity and accountability✓ CorrectD.Because economic growth is unimportantAnswer: C. Because the small growth difference is outweighed by democracy's other merits like dignity and accountability
Explanation: Since the growth difference is negligible, democracy is preferred for its non-economic virtues such as legitimacy, dignity, accountability and freedom.
- Q5Hard
Assertion (A): Democratic governments are likely to be more accountable than non-democratic ones. Reason (R): Democracy follows norms and procedures and holds regular, free and fair elections in which citizens can change their rulers. Choose the correct option.
A.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A✓ CorrectB.Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of AC.A is true but R is falseD.A is false but R is trueAnswer: A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation: Accountability flows directly from procedural norms and the threat of being voted out, so R correctly explains why democracies are more accountable.
- Q6Hard
Assertion (A): Many people are willing to overlook the small growth advantage of dictatorships and still choose democracy. Reason (R): Economic growth depends on several factors such as population size, global situation, cooperation from other countries and economic priorities of the country. Choose the correct option.
A.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of AB.Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A✓ CorrectC.A is true but R is falseD.A is false but R is trueAnswer: B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
Explanation: Both statements are true: R explains why growth differences are hard to attribute to regime type, but A's preference for democracy rests on its non-economic merits, so R does not directly explain A.
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What are the key concepts in Class 10 Civics Outcomes of Democracy?+
This chapter judges democracy by what it delivers: accountable, responsive and legitimate government, economic growth, reduction of inequality and poverty, accommodation of social diversity, and the dignity and freedom of citizens. It weighs expected outcomes against actual achievements to explain why we still prefer democracy. Key ideas include Accountable government, Responsive government, Legitimate government, Transparency (RTI).
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It has 30 NCERT-based MCQs on "Outcomes of Democracy": 10 Easy, 10 Medium and 10 Hard. Together they make 3 timed quizzes, and you never get the same set twice. Every question has an instant explanation. They help you prepare for CBSE Board exams.
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Start with the Easy quiz to check your basics, then try Medium and Hard to practise applying them. There are 3 timed quizzes on this chapter, so you can come back for a fresh set instead of one you have seen. Read each explanation, retry the questions you miss, and track your accuracy until it stays high.
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What are the important questions from Outcomes of Democracy (Class 10 Civics)?+
The questions that matter most test Accountable government, Responsive government, Legitimate government, Transparency (RTI). This page shows 6 solved important MCQs with answers and explanations; all 30 questions on the chapter are available as timed quizzes once you sign in.
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Yes — Class 10 Civics Outcomes of Democracy has timed online quizzes at Easy, Medium and Hard levels, with instant scoring and a worked explanation on every question. The first quiz on the chapter is free.