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Class 9 Social Science — Chapter 7: What is Democracy? Why Democracy?

8 practice questions · 3 Easy · 3 Medium · 2 Hard

Free NCERT-aligned multiple-choice practice for Class 9 Social Science, Chapter 7 (What is Democracy? Why Democracy?). Practise timed Easy, Medium and Hard quizzes with instant explanations — built for CBSE Board exams, JEE Main and NEET UG. Here are a few sample questions; sign in free to practise all 8.

Sample questions

Q1Easy

"Government of the people, by the people, for the people" was said by:

A.Mahatma Gandhi
B.Abraham Lincoln✓ correct
C.Nelson Mandela
D.Jawaharlal Nehru
Why

Abraham Lincoln in his Gettysburg Address (1863).

Q2Medium

Rule of law means:

A.The ruler decides the law
B.Everyone, including officials, is equal before the law✓ correct
C.Only the rich follow the law
D.There are no laws
Why

No one is above the law — even the head of government.

Q3Hard

A direct democracy is one in which:

A.People vote on each issue themselves✓ correct
B.People elect representatives to decide
C.Only the king decides
D.There are no elections
Why

Direct democracy: citizens vote directly on policies. Representative democracy: through elected reps.

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