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question_answer1) Which party of Zimbabwe helped its country to gain independence?
question_answer2) Which Pakistani general led a military coup in October 1999?
question_answer3) Since 1930, which country holds elections after every six years and which has never been under a military or dictator's rule?
question_answer4) Zimbabwe attained independence from white minority rule in which year?
question_answer5) During which period did China record its worst famines in world history?
question_answer6) Which one country out of France, USA, Myanmar and India is not a true democratic country?
question_answer7) In Iraq, the real powers are held by which outside country?
question_answer8) In which country does the vote of an indigenous citizen have more value than that of migrants from other countries?
question_answer9) What are the major challenges to the working of democracy in India?
question_answer10) Is it true of democracy that it allows a way of correcting its mistakes and offers more dignity to all citizens?
question_answer11) Name the famous political party of Mexico.
question_answer12) What is the most common form of democracy in today's world?
question_answer13) Government has not made any provision for drinking water in some villages in remote areas. The villagers of a particular remote area decided to pay some money to the government officials to get water to their villages. Was this a democratic method?
question_answer14) Where did democracy make its first formal appearance in the 5th and 6th century BC?
question_answer15) What are the three types of government practiced in Belgium?
question_answer16) Which one country out of Bangladesh, USA, Saudi Arabia and India has the lowest participation of women in public life?
question_answer17) Name the capital of Republic of Fiji.
question_answer18) Which form of Government is present in Fiji?
question_answer19) When did Estonia restore its independence from the Soviet Union?
question_answer20) Name the capital and official language of Estonia.
question_answer21) Explain the type of government present in Mexico.
question_answer22) On which respect Saudi Arabia in the only country in the world?
question_answer23) Do the women of Saudi Arabia have the right to vote?
question_answer24) What kind of government does Zimbabwe have?
question_answer25) What was the designation taken by pervez Musharraf for himself when he overthrew the democratic government of Pakistan in 1999?
question_answer26) 'Banning Trade Unions'-is it a characteristic of democracy or not?
question_answer27) Suggest one of the important features of democracy
question_answer28) With what motive did General Pervez Musharraf issue a 'Legal Framework order' in August 2002?
question_answer29) What does a candidate need before contesting elections in China?
question_answer30) What is peculiar with ZANU-PF of Zimbabwe?
question_answer31) Write three arguments in favour of democracy.
question_answer32) Is China a democratic country or not? Give two arguments in favour of your answer.
question_answer33) Examine any three demerits of democracy.
question_answer34) Describe four features of democracy as a form of government.
question_answer35) Explain any three difficulties faced by the people in a non-democratic country.
question_answer36) How does democracy allow us to correct our own mistakes?
question_answer37) Write any three instances of denial or equal right to vote in the world politics. Or Why are China, Estonia and Saudi Arabia not truely democratic countries? State one reason to each one of them. Or Why are China and Saudi Arabia non-democratic countries though they declared themselves as democracies? State one reason to each of the countries.
question_answer38) State the freedoms which are usually taken away when democracy is overthrown by a military regime.
question_answer39) 'Democracy is all about political competition and powerplay. There is no scope for morality'. Justify the statement by giving arguments against democracy.
question_answer40) 'Democracy is better than any other form of government, because it allows to correct its own mistakes. Justify the statement with the help of three examples. Or Democracy is better than other forms of government because it allows us to correct own mistakes. Discuss.
question_answer41) How does democracy improve the quality of decision-making?
question_answer42) Explain the difficulties faced by the people in a non-democratic country?
question_answer43) "Democracy is the most popular form of government emerging in modern times. Still its shortcomings cannot be ruled out." Justify the statement by assessing any five shortcomings of democracy.
question_answer44) How did. Musharraf establish his rule in Pakistan?
question_answer45) How did Robert Mugabe establish his dictatioral rule in Zimbabwe after independence?
question_answer46) Write a response to the following arguments against democracy. (a) Army is the most disciplined and corruption-free organisation in the country. Therefore Army should rule the country. (b) Rule of the majority means the rule of ignorant people. What we need is the rule of the wise, even if they are in small numbers. (c) If we want religious leaders to guide us in spiritual matters, why not invite them to guide us in politics as well. The country should be ruled by religious leaders.
question_answer47) Are the following statements in keeping with democracy as a value? Why? (a) Father to Daughter I don't want to hear your opinion about your marriage. In our family, children marry what the parents tell them to. (b) Teacher to Student Don't disturb my concentration by asking me questions in the classroom. (c) Employee to the Officer Our working hours must be reduced according to the law.
question_answer48) Why is democracy considered the best form of government?
question_answer49) Is Mexico a democratic country or not? Give arguments in favour of your answer.
question_answer50) Explain the representative democracy. Why is the representative democracy the most common form of government in modern times? Explain any four reasons. Or What is the representative democracy? Discuss its significance in the contemporary world.
question_answer51) Elections in China do not represent people's verdict. Explain. Or Why are elections in China not free and fair? Explain any three reasons. Or Why can't the democratic set up in China be called a true democracy? Explain.
question_answer52) What steps were taken by PRI to win election in Mexico? Or The Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) used many dirty tricks to win elections in Mexico". Justify the statement with five example. Or Describe any five dirty tricks used by PRI to win elections in Mexico. Or "Till 2000 Mexican people seem to have a choice to elect their leader but practically they had no choice." Support this statement with three suitable reasons.
question_answer53) Who said this : 'Democracy is the rule of the people, for the people and by the people'?
question_answer54) From which word or words, has the word 'Democracy' been derived?
question_answer55) What is direct democracy?
question_answer56) The King of which country has declared that in future he will be guided by the advice given to him by elected representatives?
question_answer57) What do you understand by 'indirect democracy'?
question_answer58) Parliamentary democracy envisages representation of the people, responsible government and ....... (Select the correct option) (a) accountability of the Council of Ministers (b) universal adult franchise (c) major political parties (d) None of the above
question_answer59) Here is some information about four countries. Based on this information, how would you classify each of these countries? Write 'democratic', 'undemocratic' or 'not sure' against each of these. (a) Country A People who do not accept the country's official religion do not have a right to vote. (b) Country B The same party has been winning elections for the last twenty years. (c) Country C Ruling party has lost in the last three elections. (d) Country D There is no independent Election Commission.
question_answer60) Here is some information about four countries. Based on this information, how would you classify each of these countries? Write 'democratic', 'undemocratic' or 'not sure' against each of these. (a) Country P The Parliament cannot pass a law about the Army without the consent of the Chief of Army. (b) Country Q The Parliament cannot pass a law reducing the powers of the Judiciary. (c) Country K The country's leaders cannot sign any treaty with another country without taking permission from its neighbouring country. (d) Country S All the major economic decisions about the country are taken by officials of the Central Bank which the ministers cannot change.
question_answer61) Which of these is not a good argument in favour of democracy? Why? (a) People feel free and equal in a democracy. (b) Democracies resolve conflict in a better way than others. (c) Democratic government is more accountable to the people. (d) Democracies are more prosperous than others.
question_answer62) Each of these statements contains a democratic and an undemocratic element. Write out the two separately for each statement. (a) A minister said that some laws have to be passed by the Parliament in order to conform to the regulations decided by the World Trade Organisation. (b) The Election Commission ordered re-polling in a constituency where large scale rigging was reported. (c) Women's representation in the Parliament has never reached 10 per cent. This led women's organisations to demand one-third seats for women.
question_answer63) Which of these is not a valid reason for arguing that there is a lesser possibility of famine in a democratic country? (a) Opposition parties can draw attention to hunger and starvation. (b) A free press can report suffering from famine in different parts of the country. (c) Government fears its defeat in the next elections. (d) People are free to believe in and practice any religion.
question_answer64) How does democracy enhance the dignity of the citizens?
question_answer65) Which of the following countries is not democratic? (a) India (b) China (c) United States of America (d) Nepal
question_answer66) Which of the following is in favour of democracy? (a) Leaders keep changing (b) Delays are often made in taking decisions (c) The dignity of the citizen is enhanced (d) Political competition is very prominent
question_answer67) Which reason is responsible for the death of nearly three crore people in China's famine of 1958-1961? (a) Presence of democracy (b) Absence of democracy (c) Government's negligence (d) Weak economic policy
question_answer68) I have heard a different version. Democracy is off the people far (from) the people and (where they) buy the people. Why don't we accept that?
question_answer69) Let us take Lyngdoh Madam seriously and try to write down the exact definition of some of the simple words that we use all the time : pen, rain and love. e.g., is there a way of defining a pen that distinguishes it clearly from a pencil, a brush, a chalk or crayon. (i) What have you learnt from this attempt? (ii) What does it teach no about understanding the meaning of democracy?
question_answer70) Ribiang went back home and collected some more famous quotations on democracy. This time she did not mention the names of the people who said or wrote these. She wants you to read these and comment on how good or useful these thoughts are (i) Democracy gives every man the right to be his own oppressor. (ii) Democracy consists of choosing your dictators after they, have told you what you think it is you want to hear. (iii) Man's capacity for justice makes democracy possible, but man's inclination to injustice makes democracy necessary. (iv) Democracy is a device that insures we shall be governed no better than we deserve. (v) All the ills of democracy can be cured by more democracy.
question_answer71) This cartoon was drawn when elections were held in Iraq with the presence of US and other foreign powers. (i) What do you think this cartoon is saying? (ii) Why is 'democracy' written the way it is?
question_answer72) Syria is a small West Asian country. The ruling Ba'ath Party and some of its small allies are the only parties allowed in that country. (i) Do you think this cartoon could apply to China or Mexico? (ii) What does the crown of leaves on democracy signify?
question_answer73) This cartoon was drawn in the context of Latin America. (i) Do you think it applies to the Pakistani situation as well? (ii)Think of other countries where this could apply? (iii) Does this happen sometimes in our country as well?
question_answer74) All this is so remote for me. (i) Is democracy all about rulers and governments? (ii) Can we talk about a democratic classroom? (iii) Or a democratic family?
question_answer75) This cartoon was titled 'Building Democracy' and was first published in a Latin American Publication. (i) What do money bags signify here? (ii) Could this cartoon be applied to India?
question_answer76) This cartoon is about the Iraqi election held after Saddam Hussein's regime was overthrown. He is shown behind the bars. (i) What is the cartoonist saying here? (ii) Compare the message of this cartoon with the first cartoon in this chapter.
question_answer77) (i) Why talk about Zimbabwe? (ii) I read similar reports from many parts of our own country. Why don't we discuss that?
question_answer78) 26.Chinese Government blocked free flow of information on the internet by placing restrictions on popular websites like 'Google' and 'Yahoo'. The image of tanks and an unarmed student reminds the reader of another major event in recent Chinese history. Find out about that event.
question_answer79) Read these five examples of working or denial of democracy. Match each of these with the relevant feature of democracy discussed above. Example Feature Feature King of Bhutan has declared that in future he will be guided by the advice given to him by elected representatives Many Tamil workers who migrated from India were not given a right to vote in Sri Lanka This king of Nepal imposed a ban on political gatherings, demonstrations and rallies The Indian Supreme Court held that the dissolution of Bihar Assembly was unconstitutional Political parties in Bangladesh have agreed that a neutral government should rule the country at the time of elections
question_answer80) I want to be in Lyngdoh Madam's class! That sounds like a democratic classroom, doesn't it?
question_answer81) This cartoon is from Brazil, a country that has long experience of dictatorship. It is entitled The Hidden Side of Dictatorship' (i)Which hidden sides does this cartoon depict? (ii)Is it necessary for every dictatorship to have a hidden side? (iii) Find this out the dictators discussed in the first chapter and, if possible, about Abacha in Nigeria and Macros in the Philippines.
question_answer82) What would have happened if India was not a democracy? Could we have stayed together as a single nation?
question_answer83) This cartoon was published in Canada just before its Parlimentary elections of 2005. Everyone, including the cartoonist, expected the Liberal Party to win once again. When the result came, the Liberal Party lost the elections. In this cartoon an argument against democracy or for democracy?
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question_answer86) Rajesh and Muzaffar read an article. It showed that no democracy has ever gone to war with another democracy. Wars take place only when one of the two governments is non-democratic. The article said that this was great merit of democracy. After reading the essay, Rajesh and Muzaffar had different reactions. Rajesh said that this was not a good argument for democracy. It was just a matter of chance. It is possible that in future democracies may have wars. Muzaffar said that it could not be a matter of chance. Democracies take decisions in such a way that it reduces the chances of war. Which of the two positions do you agree with and why?
question_answer87) This famous cartoon by RK Laxman comments on the celebrations of the fifty years of independence. (i) How many images on the wall do you recognise? (ii) Do you common people feel the way the common man in this cartoon does?
question_answer88) How Myanmar is a non-democratic country?
question_answer89) When did Parvez Musharraf come to power in Pakistan?
question_answer90) When did Musharaff become President of Pakistan?
question_answer91) Who all did not accept this referendum of Parvez Musharaff?
question_answer92) What does 'referendum' mean?
question_answer93) What was 'Legal Framework Order'?
question_answer94) What happened after passing this legal framework order?
question_answer95) Who took the final decision in Pakistan even after elections?
question_answer96) How People elect their representatives in China?
question_answer97) How President of China is elected?
question_answer98) Which members are allowed to contest for the elections in China?
question_answer99) What was PRI?
question_answer100) Why were every elections won by PRI in Mexico?
question_answer101) How can you say that people did not have any choice in democratic Mexico?
question_answer102) What does the true democracy say?
question_answer103) In which country women do not have the right to vote?
question_answer104) What is the electoral system in Fiji?
question_answer105) When did Zimbabwe attain independence?
question_answer106) Which party is ruling over Zimbabwe since independence?
question_answer107) Who is the President of Zimbabwe?
question_answer108) How President Mugabe changed the constitution of Zimbabwe?
question_answer109) What do you derive from democratic government like Zimbabwe's?
question_answer110) Give any one demerit of democracy.
question_answer111) Give any one merit of democracy.
question_answer112) How democracy allows us to correct its own mistakes?
question_answer113) How does democracy enhance the dignity of citizens?
question_answer114) Why modem democracies are representatives democracies?
question_answer115) What is the basic sense behind a method of taking decision in democracy?
question_answer116) Define the term 'Democracy'.
question_answer117) Giving an example of Mexico, prove that although having a democratic system, they were not practising democracy.
question_answer118) Compare the democratic system in China with Mexico.
question_answer119) Give examples of the countries which do not provide equal rights to vote.
question_answer120) Give arguments against democracy.
question_answer121) Give arguments in favour of democracy.
question_answer122) What according to you is the broader meaning of democracy?
question_answer123) What is democracy? Give examples of non-democratic countries.
question_answer124) How does democracy provide a platform to deal with differences and conflicts?
question_answer125) How does democracy enhance the dignity of the citizens?
question_answer126) Why is democracy considered the best form of government?
question_answer127) How does democracy allow us to correct its own mistakes?
question_answer128) How does democracy improve the quality of decision making?
question_answer129) State the main features of democracy.
question_answer130) How can you say that Pakistan was not exercising democracy when General Musharraf was ruling?
question_answer131) Giving an example of Zimbabwe, show how laws were made by one single ruler.
question_answer132) How did Musharraf establish his rule in Pakistan?
question_answer133) Why Pakistan may not be called a democracy under General Musharraf?
question_answer134) How did China establish a Communist Government?
question_answer135) What was PRI? What dirty tricks did it play to win elections in Mexico?
question_answer136) How did Robert Mugabe establish his dictatorial rule in Zimbabwe, after Independence?
question_answer137) Under what conditions is a government run after the elections?
question_answer138) Which Pakistan General led a military coup in October 1999? (a) Nawaz Sharif (b) Parvez Musharraf (c) Ayub Khan (d) None of these
question_answer139) The famous political party of Mexico was: (a) People's party (b) Institutional Revolutionary party (c) Revolutionary party (d) Chinese Communist party
question_answer140) Who did not have the right to vote in Saudi Arabia? (a) Non-propertied men (b) Non-residents (c) Women (d) Propertied men
question_answer141) Which party of Zimbabwe helped its country to gain independence? (a) ZANU-PF (b) Popular party (c) Zimbabwe party (d) None of these
question_answer142) During which period did China record its worst famines in the world's history? (a) 1935-39 (b) 1958-61 (c) 1952-55 (d) 1943-46
question_answer143) Which Pakistan General led a military coup in October 1999? (a) Nawaz Sharif (b) Parvez Musharraf (c) Ayub Khan (d) None of these
question_answer144) The famous political party of Mexico was: (a) People's party (b) Institutional Revolutionary party (c) Revolutionary party (d) Chinese Communist party
question_answer145) Who did not have the right to vote in Saudi Arabia? (a) Non-propertied men (b) Non-residents (c) Women (d) Propertied men
question_answer146) Which party of Zimbabwe helped its country to gain independence? (a) ZANU-PF (b) Popular party (c) Zimbabwe party (d) None of these
question_answer147) During which period did China record its worst famines in the world's history? (a) 1935-39 (b) 1958-61 (c) 1952-55 (d) 1943-46
question_answer148) Why do we need to define democracy accurately?
question_answer149) Why Pakistan under General Musharraf should not be called a democracy as stated by President Musharraf?
question_answer150) In which countries, even today, there is denial of equal right to vote?
question_answer151) Once elected by the people, what kind of duties are needed to be performed by the office bearers?
question_answer152) What have you understood by the term 'Democracy'?
question_answer153) How democracy can enhance the dignity of the citizens?
question_answer154) "Democracy is better than other forms of governments because it allows us to correct its own mistakes." Do you agree with it or not?
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