Everything Political by Devashish Saroha: 25 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) based on Bloom’s Taxonomy for the topic Outcomes of Democracy from Grade 10 Political Science (NCERT):

1. Remembering (Knowledge-Based Questions)

What is democracy?
a) Rule by a single leader
b) Government elected by the people
c) Rule by the army
d) Government where only the wealthy can vote
Which of the following is NOT an outcome of democracy?
a) Economic growth
b) Political accountability
c) Monopoly of power
d) Equality among citizens
Which of the following is a political outcome of democracy?
a) Free and fair elections
b) Increase in dictatorship
c) Centralized decision-making
d) One-party rule
Which fundamental value does democracy promote the most?
a) Equality and freedom
b) Hereditary rule
c) Religious dominance
d) Economic monopoly
What does democracy ensure in decision-making?
a) Transparency and accountability
b) Secrecy and dictatorship
c) Decisions made by a single person
d) No decision-making process

Why is democracy considered better than other forms of government?
a) It guarantees fundamental rights and freedoms
b) It eliminates political competition
c) It ensures economic equality for all
d) It always leads to economic growth
How does democracy ensure transparency in governance?
a) By allowing public participation and free press
b) By keeping all government decisions secret
c) By giving unlimited power to leaders
d) By banning opposition parties
What is meant by "political accountability" in a democracy?
a) Leaders are responsible for their actions and decisions
b) Leaders have absolute power
c) People have no say in governance
d) Elections are held only once in a lifetime
How does democracy reduce social conflicts?
a) By allowing open dialogue and equal representation
b) By suppressing the voices of the minority
c) By promoting one religion over others
d) By eliminating political opposition
What is the relationship between democracy and economic growth?
a) Democracy does not guarantee economic growth but creates an environment for it
b) Democracy automatically makes all citizens rich
c) Economic growth is not affected by democracy
d) Democracy leads to poverty and unemployment

Which of the following best demonstrates the success of democracy?
a) Free and fair elections with high voter turnout
b) Government controlled by one family
c) Suppression of political opposition
d) Lack of public participation in decision-making
How can democracy help reduce corruption?
a) By ensuring accountability through regular elections
b) By giving unlimited power to political leaders
c) By banning all political parties
d) By avoiding transparency in governance
Which of the following scenarios shows democracy working effectively?
a) Citizens actively participate in decision-making and protests
b) Only the wealthy have access to education and health care
c) Elections are always manipulated by those in power
d) Government suppresses the media
How does democracy promote social justice?
a) By providing equal opportunities and protecting minority rights
b) By favoring the majority community only
c) By allowing political leaders to make personal laws
d) By removing freedom of speech
Which democratic institution is responsible for ensuring laws are followed fairly?
a) Judiciary
b) Military
c) Political parties
d) Bureaucracy

What are some of the limitations of democracy?
a) Delays in decision-making and political instability
b) Absence of political participation
c) Rule by a single leader
d) No protection of minority rights
Why do some democratic countries still face high levels of inequality?
a) Because economic policies are not always fair
b) Because democracy does not allow economic growth
c) Because democracy favors only the rich
d) Because voting rights are limited
Which of the following is a sign of a weak democracy?
a) Rigged elections and lack of press freedom
b) Active citizen participation in governance
c) Transparency in decision-making
d) Protection of fundamental rights
How does democracy ensure dignity for individuals?
a) By protecting fundamental rights and promoting equality
b) By allowing discrimination based on caste and religion
c) By giving power only to the elite class
d) By eliminating public participation
Why does democracy sometimes lead to political instability?
a) Because multiple parties and opinions can create conflicts
b) Because only one person makes all decisions
c) Because democracy does not allow elections
d) Because democracy is based on dictatorship

Does democracy always lead to economic prosperity?
a) No, but it provides an environment for growth
b) Yes, democracy guarantees economic success
c) No, democracy only focuses on political rights
d) Yes, because it eliminates poverty completely
Should democracy allow unrestricted freedom to all citizens?
a) No, freedom must be balanced with responsibility
b) Yes, people should do whatever they want
c) No, freedom should only be for the rich
d) Yes, freedom must have no legal boundaries
Is democracy the best form of government?
a) Yes, because it ensures equality, justice, and accountability
b) No, because it does not always lead to fast decision-making
c) Yes, but only in developed countries
d) No, because it cannot work without a king

If you were to suggest an improvement in democracy, what would it be?
a) More citizen participation in decision-making
b) Giving unlimited power to leaders
c) Removing opposition parties
d) Limiting voting rights to the wealthy
How can democracy be made more inclusive and participatory?
a) By promoting education and equal opportunities for all
b) By allowing only a few people to vote
c) By removing fundamental rights
d) By banning all political parties