Democracy — Class 9 MCQs with Answers
Class 9 CBSE Social Science · Chapter 6
77 practice questions · 24 Easy · 27 Medium · 26 Hard · Updated
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Practise the most important Class 9 CBSE Social Science questions from Chapter 6, "Democracy". You get 9 timed quizzes made from 77 NCERT-based MCQs, with answers and explanations. The questions are split into 24 Easy, 27 Medium and 26 Hard. Warm up on the basics, then move on to the exam-level questions that top scorers in CBSE Board exams get right.
To score well in "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 helps you stay accurate when time is short, just 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 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 9 Social Science mastery score. Try the 6 sample questions below: tap an option to see the answer and a worked explanation. Sign in free to start practising.
Democracy — important questions & MCQs with answers (Class 9 Social Science)
6 solved questions from this chapter's difficulty levels, each with its answer and explanation. Tap an option to check yourself.
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- Q1 of 6Easy
The word 'democracy' comes from two Greek words 'demos' and 'kratos'. What does 'demos' mean?
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Answer: People
Explanation: 'Demos' means people and 'kratos' means rule, so democracy literally means 'rule by the people'.
- Q2 of 6Easy
In a democracy, rulers are chosen by the people through:
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Answer: Elections
Explanation: Elected representatives chosen through elections are a defining feature of democracy.
- Q3 of 6Medium
It is said that democracy improves the quality of decision-making because:
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Answer: decisions are taken after discussion and consultation, reducing rash choices
Explanation: Deliberation and consultation in democracy reduce the chance of hasty or reckless decisions.
- Q4 of 6Medium
Assertion (A): In India, the judiciary can review amendments that Parliament makes to the Constitution. Reason (R): The separation of powers among the legislature, executive and judiciary maintains checks and balances, so that power is not concentrated in any one organ.
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Answer: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation: The chapter gives judicial review of Parliament's amendments as its example of the checks and balances created by the separation of powers, which prevents power from concentrating in any one organ; the judiciary checks that amendments are consistent with the spirit of the Constitution.
- Q5 of 6Hard
Country X holds regular elections, but the army secretly decides which candidates may stand and overrules the elected government. Despite elections, why is X NOT a true democracy?
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Answer: Because real decision-making power does not lie with the elected representatives
Explanation: A genuine democracy needs the people's elected representatives to hold real power; here the army controls outcomes, so elections are only a facade.
- Q6 of 6Hard
Assertion (A): Rule of law strengthens democracy. Reason (R): It ensures that even the most powerful officials can be held legally accountable.
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Answer: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation: Rule of law does strengthen democracy precisely because it makes everyone, including the powerful, accountable to the law.
Democracy notes: key concepts (Class 9 Social Science)
Democracy is rule by the people, exercised through representatives chosen in free and fair elections. This chapter defines it, distinguishes its forms, sets out its essential features, and weighs honestly what it does well and where it falls short.
| Direct democracy | Representative democracy | |
|---|---|---|
| Who decides | Citizens themselves | Representatives elected by the citizens |
| Where it works | Only in very small communities, such as a village assembly | Large modern states |
| Example | A small Swiss canton where all citizens vote in an open assembly | India |
| Parliamentary | Presidential | |
|---|---|---|
| The executive | Drawn from the legislature and answerable to it | Separately elected; independent of the legislature |
| What people elect | The legislature, but not the executive | The head of government is directly elected |
| Head of government | Usually the Prime Minister | The President; does not depend on a majority in the legislature |
| Examples in the chapter | India, Canada | USA |
| Government | Who holds power, and how | Democratic? |
|---|---|---|
| Democracy | Rulers chosen by the people | Yes: rulers are answerable to the people |
| Monarchy | A king or queen who inherits power | No: rulers not chosen by the people |
| Dictatorship | One person or a small group seizes absolute power | No: power is unchecked and unaccountable |
| One-party state | Elections held, but only the ruling party may contest | No: voters have no real choice |
| Elections, but the army rules | Army decides who may stand and overrules the elected government | No: real power is not with elected representatives |
| Constitutional monarchy | King is head of state; elected parliament and PM hold real power | Yes: it functions as a democracy |
- 1Rulers must face the voters again
- 2So they must explain their decisions
- 3Citizens vote out a government that performs poorly
- 4They choose a new government
- 5Power changes hands peacefully, without violence
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- Democracy
- A form of government in which the rulers are chosen by the people, and are answerable to them.
- Direct democracy
- A system in which citizens themselves take decisions, workable only in very small communities such as a village assembly.
- Representative democracy
- A system in which citizens elect representatives to decide on their behalf, which is what large modern states practise.
- Free and fair elections
- Those in power must be chosen in regular elections offering a real choice and a genuine chance of changing the government.
- Universal adult franchise
- Every adult citizen has one vote, and every vote has equal value, regardless of wealth, gender, caste or education.
- One person, one vote, one value
- The principle that no citizen's vote may count for more than another's — the core of political equality.
- Rule of law and constitutional limits
- Government must operate within limits set by the constitution and respect citizens' rights; power is not unlimited even with a majority.
- Non-democratic governments
- Monarchy, military rule and one-party states, in which rulers are not chosen by the people or answerable to them.
- Merits of democracy
- It is accountable and responsive, handles differences peacefully, enhances the dignity of citizens and can correct its own mistakes.
- Democracy as accountable government
- Because rulers must face the electorate again, they must explain their decisions and can be removed without violence.
- Limitations of democracy
- Decisions can be slow, elections can be shaped by money and muscle power, and it does not by itself remove poverty or inequality.
- Democracy improves the quality of decisions
- Discussion and negotiation among many people usually produce better-considered decisions than a single ruler's command.
- Democracy and dignity
- By treating citizens as equals with rights, democracy accommodates diversity and gives every group a legitimate way to be heard.
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Democracy — FAQs
What are the key concepts in Class 9 Social Science Democracy?+
Democracy is rule by the people, exercised through representatives chosen in free and fair elections. This chapter defines it, distinguishes its forms, sets out its essential features, and weighs honestly what it does well and where it falls short. Key ideas include Democracy, Direct democracy, Representative democracy, Free and fair elections, Universal adult franchise, One person, one vote, one value.
What does Class 9 Social Science Chapter 6 (Democracy) cover on XamBaaz?+
It has 77 NCERT-based MCQs on "Democracy": 24 Easy, 27 Medium and 26 Hard. Together they make 9 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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How should I revise "Democracy" for the exam?+
Start with the Easy quiz to check your basics, then try Medium and Hard to practise applying them. There are 9 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.
Are these "Democracy" MCQs available with answers?+
Yes. 6 sample questions are on this page with answers: tap an option, or "Show answer", to see the correct option and a step-by-step explanation. Sign in free with Google to start practising, with instant scoring.
Is there negative marking in the "Democracy" quizzes?+
Yes. The timed quizzes use exam-style marking: +4 for a right answer, −1 for a wrong one and 0 for a skip. MHT-CET and CBSE board papers have no negative marking. Our mocks for those are scored their way.
What are the important questions from Democracy (Class 9 Social Science)?+
The questions that matter most test Democracy, Direct democracy, Representative democracy, Free and fair elections, Universal adult franchise, One person, one vote, one value. This page shows 6 solved important MCQs with answers and explanations. Sign in to practise all 77 questions on the chapter as timed quizzes.
Is there an online quiz for Democracy?+
Yes — Class 9 Social Science 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.
Are there question answers and extra questions for Democracy (Class 9 Social Science)?+
Yes. This page has 6 solved questions on Democracy, each with the correct answer and a short explanation. Sign in to practise all 77 questions on the chapter as timed quizzes.
Are there assertion–reason and case study questions for Democracy (Class 9 Social Science)?+
Yes. The Democracy question bank has 5 assertion–reason questions and 1 case-based (case study) question in the CBSE board format, alongside the regular MCQs. Each comes with the answer and a worked explanation. Sign in to practise them in timed quizzes.