Class 10 Social Science (Political Science)

1. Which form of government is considered better than dictatorship or any other alternative?

• A. Democracy
• B. Monarchy
• C. Military Rule
• D. Oligarchy

2. What is the most basic outcome of democracy that citizens expect from their government?

• A. Accountable, responsive, and legitimate government
• B. High economic growth rate
• C. Complete eradication of poverty
• D. Equal distribution of wealth

3. What term is used to describe a decision-making process in democracy where procedures laid down by law are followed?

• A. Transparency
• B. Dictatorship
• C. Bureaucracy
• D. Arbitrary Rule

4. Why is decision-making in a democracy often delayed compared to a dictatorship?

• A. It follows deliberation, negotiation, and established procedures
• B. Democratic leaders are inefficient
• C. Decisions are taken only by public referendum
• D. Courts stop every government law

5. Which of the following is a key feature of a legitimate government?

• A. It is elected by the people through free and fair elections
• B. It rules through military power
• C. It does not allow opposition parties
• D. It works without constitutional limitations

6. On comparing economic growth rates between 1950 and 2000, which regime type had a slightly higher rate of economic growth?

• A. Dictatorships
• B. Democracies
• C. Constitutional Monarchies
• D. Federal States

7. Economic development in a country depends on which of the following factors?

• A. Population size, global situation, and cooperation from other countries
• B. Only the political system chosen
• C. Religion followed by the majority
• D. Military expenditure of the state

8. In which aspect do democracies usually lag behind non-democratic systems?

• A. Speed of decision-making
• B. Respecting individual freedom
• C. Ensuring political equality
• D. Accommodating social diversity

9. Democracy stands much superior to any other form of government in promoting:

• A. Dignity and freedom of the individual
• B. Rapid industrial production
• C. Complete economic equality
• D. Total elimination of political debates

10. In South Asia, public support for democracy is strongest in which of the following countries?

• A. All countries of South Asia (India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka)
• B. Only in military-ruled states
• C. Only in developed island nations
• D. Support for democracy is non-existent in South Asia

11. Which country in South Asia experiences a severe problem where more than half of its population lives in poverty?

• A. Bangladesh
• B. Sri Lanka
• C. Bhutan
• D. Maldives

12. Democracy guarantees political equality by giving every adult citizen:

• A. One vote with equal value
• B. Equal income and wealth
• C. Free government employment
• D. Ownership of land

13. What condition must be met so that majority rule in a democracy does not become oppressive majority community rule?

• A. Every citizen must have a chance of being in majority at some point in time
• B. The majority community should permanently rule the nation
• C. Minority groups should be barred from contesting elections
• D. Rule by majority should mean rule by religious majority

14. What is a unique test and continuous feature of a successful democracy?

• A. As people get some benefits, they ask for more and produce more expectations
• B. People stop expressing complaints against the government
• C. Elections are conducted without political parties
• D. All economic inequalities disappear completely

15. How does democracy help in handling social differences and conflicts?

• A. By developing procedures and mechanisms to negotiate differences peacefully
• B. By suppressing minority voices completely
• C. By ignoring cultural differences
• D. By enforcing uniform customs on all citizens

16. Which of the following is often criticized about democratic governments in practice?

• A. They are often not attentive to the needs and demands of all citizens and fall short of perfection
• B. They completely deny citizens the right to vote
• C. They do not hold regular elections
• D. They eliminate opposition parties

17. Respect and equal treatment for women are necessary ingredients of a democratic society because:

• A. Democracy recognizes individual dignity and legal equality for all citizens regardless of gender
• B. Women form the majority of voters in every democracy
• C. Non-democratic countries completely ban women from public life
• D. It is mandatory only under international law

18. What is the fundamental difference between a democratic and a non-democratic government regarding public opinion?

• A. Democratic government relies on public opinion, whereas non-democratic government does not care about public opinion
• B. Non-democratic governments always conduct public opinion polls
• C. Democratic governments suppress public opinion
• D. Both governments give identical importance to public opinion

19. In a democracy, what transforms people from status of subjects into that of citizens?

• A. Right to vote and realization that their vote matters
• B. Receiving free goods from the government
• C. High economic growth
• D. Strict laws enforced by police

20. What is the relationship between political democracy and economic inequality in practice?

• A. Political democracy does not guarantee the removal of economic inequalities
• B. Political democracy immediately removes all income disparities
• C. Dictatorships always ensure equal wealth distribution
• D. Democracies increase poverty systematically

21. Which type of government is considered 'people's own government'?

• A. Democratic government
• B. Monarchical government
• C. Military dictatorship
• D. Oligarchical government

22. Why are complaints by citizens treated as a sign of success in a democracy?

• A. It shows that citizens have developed awareness and the courage to critically evaluate power
• B. It proves that the government is completely failing
• C. It leads to continuous changing of governments every month
• D. It indicates that citizens dislike democracy

23. What guarantees that democratic decisions are accepted by citizens as right and effective?

• A. Decisions are based on norms, procedures, and consultation
• B. Decisions are issued directly by military orders
• C. Decisions are taken secretly by leaders
• D. Decisions are made without any public debate

24. What is a key weakness in the actual functioning of democratic governments regarding information sharing?

• A. They do not always share information fully with citizens
• B. They share all secret national security data publicly
• C. They ban newspapers and television networks
• D. They refuse to hold parliamentary sessions

25. Which aspect of democracy provides a basis for claims against caste-based and gender-based discrimination?

• A. Moral and legal recognition of equality and dignity
• B. Rapid economic development policies
• C. Creation of armed forces
• D. Centralized administration systems

26. In terms of reducing economic inequalities, democratic regimes have shown:

• A. A mixed record with growing wealth gaps in many countries
• B. Complete success in abolishing poverty
• C. Total failure compared to dictatorships
• D. Immediate equal distribution of land and property

27. Which condition is necessary for a democracy to accommodate social diversity successfully?

• A. The majority must work together with the minority community
• B. The majority must rule forcefully over minorities
• C. Minority groups must give up their culture
• D. Political parties based on religion must be banned completely

28. What makes a democratic government legitimate even if it is slow or less efficient?

• A. It is elected and sanctioned by the people
• B. It spends less money on administration
• C. It does not levy taxes
• D. It works faster than military rulers

29. What is a primary expectation of citizens from a democratic government regarding corruption?

• A. That it should be free of corruption and responsive to people
• B. That it should legalise bribery
• C. That corruption is acceptable as long as work is done
• D. That only senior officers should be audited

30. Why is democracy considered a principle as well as an ongoing process?

• A. Because fulfilling one goal leads to new demands and higher expectations
• B. Because democratic constitutions change every year
• C. Because elections happen every month
• D. Because it guarantees instant solutions to all social problems