9th Political Science Important Questions

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📘 Democratic Politics – Part 1

Chapter – 1 : What is Democracy? Why Democracy?

A. Objective Questions

1. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ): (01 Mark each)
i. Which party forms the government from China's parliament?
(a) Chinese Communist Party ✔
(b) National Party
(c) A.N.P. Party
(d) People’s Party

ii. Which of the following is a form of direct democracy?
(a) Military referendum
(b) Initiative ✔
(c) Recall
(d) Parliamentary election

iii. Which of the following statements is not true about China’s political system?
(a) Multi-party election system
(b) Independent media
(c) Opposition party
(d) All of the above ✔

iv. The voting age in India is:
(a) 18 years ✔
(b) 21 years
(c) 24 years
(d) 26 years

v. When did the military coup take place in Pakistan under General Pervez Musharraf?
(a) 1996
(b) 1999 ✔
(c) 2001
(d) 1992

vi. "Democracy is government of the people, by the people, for the people." – by:
(a) Abraham Lincoln ✔
(b) Winston Churchill
(c) Karl Marx
(d) John Maynard Keynes

vii. What type of political system exists in most countries of the world?
(a) Monarchy
(b) Democracy ✔
(c) Tribal system
(d) None of these

viii. "Democracy" is a word from which language?
(a) American
(b) Japanese
(c) Indian
(d) Greek ✔

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2. Fill in the Blanks: (01 Mark each)
i. In Myanmar, there is rule of military.
ii. The President of China is appointed by National People’s Congress.
iii. Mexico became independent in 1930.
iv. Women in Saudi Arabia are not allowed to drive (till 2018)/vote (till 2015).
v. Democracy is based on two fundamental principles.

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3. True/False: (01 Mark each)
i. In a republic, power is in the hands of the people. ✔ (True)
ii. The great famine in China during 1958–61 was the worst known famine in history. ✔ (True)
iii. India has the second largest democracy in the world. ✘ (False – It is the largest democracy)
iv. In democracy, decisions are made by representatives. ✔ (True)
v. Until 2015, women in Saudi Arabia did not have the right to vote. ✔ (True)

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4. Match the Following: (01 Mark each)

Column (A)	Column (B)
i. Zimbabwe’s independence	(e) 1980
ii. National People’s Congress	(a) China
iii. Legal Framework Order	(b) Pakistan
iv. Saudi Arabia	(c) Monarchy
v. P.R.I.	(d) Mexico

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5. One Word / One Sentence Answer: (01 Mark each)
i. Who elects representatives in a democratic government? – People / Citizens
ii. Who became the President of Zimbabwe after independence in 1980? – Robert Mugabe
iii. How many years after elections are held for China’s parliament? – 5 years
iv. In how many years are presidential elections held in Mexico? – Every 6 years
v. What is China’s parliament called? – National People’s Congress
vi. Name two countries where free and fair elections are held. – India, USA

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B. Subjective Questions

Very Short Answer (02 Marks):

1. What is democracy?
2. What is a democratic government?
3. Write the main features of a democratic government.
4. Why should there be democracy in any country?
5. What are the two main forms of government?

Short Answer (03/04 Marks):

1. Write the features of democracy.
2. What is the meaning of free and fair elections?
3. Write three arguments against democracy.
4. Explain the meaning of democracy and give one definition of it.
5. Write four arguments in favor of democracy.
6. How does democracy promote the dignity of an individual? (3 points)
7. What is the importance of freedom of expression in democracy?
8. What is the importance of political equality in democracy?
9. What is the purpose of separation of powers in a democratic government?

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Chapter – 2 : Constitution Making

A. Objective Questions

1. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ): (01 Mark each)
i. Who ended apartheid in South Africa? – (a) Nelson Mandela ✔
ii. The autobiography written by Nelson Mandela is: – (b) Long Walk to Freedom ✔
iii. The Indian Constituent Assembly was formed in: – (a) 1946 ✔
iv. The voting age in India is: – (a) 18 years ✔
v. How much time did it take to make the Indian Constitution? – (d) 2 years 11 months 18 days ✔

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2. Fill in the Blanks: (01 Mark each)
i. There were 299 members in the assembly that wrote India’s Constitution.
ii. The Indian Constitution was prepared by Constituent Assembly.
iii. The chairman of the Drafting Committee was B.R. Ambedkar.
iv. The chairman of the Constituent Assembly was Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
v. The chairman of the Rajya Sabha is Vice-President of India.

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3. True/False: (01 Mark each)
i. The first woman Chief Minister of India was Sarojini Naidu. ✘ (False – Sucheta Kriplani)
ii. Panchayati Raj was formed by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment. ✔
iii. There are 10 Union Territories in India. ✘ (False – 8 at present)
iv. Mahatma Gandhi is known as the Father of the Nation. ✔
v. India became independent in 1950. ✘ (False – 1947)

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4. Match the Following: (01 Mark each)

Column (A)	Column (B)
i. Jawaharlal Nehru	(d) First Prime Minister of India
ii. B.R. Ambedkar	(a) Chairman of Drafting Committee
iii. Rajendra Prasad	(e) Chairman of Constituent Assembly
iv. Sarojini Naidu	(b) Member of Constituent Assembly
v. Motilal Nehru	(c) Prepared India’s Constitution in 1928

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5. One Word / One Sentence Answer: (01 Mark each)
i. Where was Nelson Mandela imprisoned? – Robben Island
ii. What is the meaning of apartheid? – System of racial discrimination
iii. Why do parties compete for power? – To form government
iv. In which session of the Indian National Congress was the outline of the Indian Constitution presented? – Nehru Report, 1928
v. What is the meaning of Preamble? – Introduction to the Constitution
vi. When was the Indian Constitution adopted? – 26 November 1949

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B. Subjective Questions

Very Short Answer (02 Marks):

1. What is a constitution?
2. What is apartheid?
3. What is a Constituent Assembly?
4. What is a federal government?
5. How is control maintained over the functioning of the executive?
6. What is the meaning of majority in law?
7. Explain the meaning of ‘Preamble’.

Short Answer (03 Marks):

1. Write a note on apartheid in South Africa.
2. What is constitutional amendment?
3. Write three points on the freedom struggle of South Africa.
4. Why is a constitution necessary? Explain.
5. How was the Indian Constitution made?
6. Write any three features of the Indian Constitution.
7. Explain the meaning of sovereign, republic, secular in the context of our Constitution.

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📘 Answer Key

Chapter – 1 : What is Democracy? Why Democracy?

A. Objective Questions

1. Multiple Choice (MCQ):
i. (a) Chinese Communist Party
ii. (b) Initiative
iii. (d) All of the above
iv. (a) 18 years
v. (b) 1999
vi. (a) Abraham Lincoln
vii. (b) Democracy
viii. (d) Greek

2. Fill in the Blanks:
i. military
ii. National People’s Congress
iii. 1930
iv. drive / vote
v. two

3. True/False:
i. True
ii. True
iii. False (India is the largest democracy)
iv. True
v. True

4. Match the Following:
i – (e) 1980
ii – (a) China
iii – (b) Pakistan
iv – (c) Monarchy
v – (d) Mexico

5. One Word / Sentence:
i. People / Citizens
ii. Robert Mugabe
iii. 5 years
iv. 6 years
v. National People’s Congress
vi. India, USA

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B. Subjective Questions (Key Points)

Very Short Answer (02 Marks):

1. Democracy – A form of government in which rulers are elected by the people.
2. Democratic government – Government elected by the people and accountable to them.
3. Features – Free & fair elections, rule of law, equality, rights to people.
4. Need – Protects equality, dignity, rights, freedom.
5. Forms – Democracy and Non-democracy (monarchy/dictatorship).

Short Answer (03–04 Marks):

1. Features – Universal adult franchise, political equality, majority rule, rule of law, accountable govt.
2. Free & fair elections – No unfair practices, equal chance to all, choice of candidates.
3. Arguments against democracy – (i) delays decisions (ii) instability (iii) not always wise decisions.
4. Meaning – Rule by the people; Definition by Lincoln.
5. Arguments in favour – Protects rights, equality, accountability, resolves conflicts peacefully.
6. Dignity – Ensures equality, respect, right to dissent.
7. Freedom of expression – Ensures participation, debate, criticism.
8. Political equality – One person, one vote, one value.
9. Separation of powers – Prevents misuse of power, ensures checks and balances.

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Chapter – 2 : Constitution Making

A. Objective Questions

1. Multiple Choice (MCQ):
i. (a) Nelson Mandela
ii. (b) Long Walk to Freedom
iii. (a) 1946
iv. (a) 18 years
v. (a) 2 years 11 months 18 days

2. Fill in the Blanks:
i. 299
ii. Constituent Assembly
iii. B.R. Ambedkar
iv. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
v. Vice-President of India

3. True/False:
i. False (Sucheta Kriplani – first woman CM)
ii. True
iii. False (At present 8 Union Territories)
iv. True
v. False (India became independent in 1947)

4. Match the Following:
i – (d) First Prime Minister of India
ii – (a) Chairman of Drafting Committee
iii – (e) Chairman of Constituent Assembly
iv – (b) Member of Constituent Assembly
v – (c) Prepared Constitution in 1928

5. One Word / Sentence:
i. Robben Island
ii. Racial discrimination
iii. To form government
iv. 1928 (Nehru Report session)
v. Introduction to the Constitution
vi. 26 November 1949

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B. Subjective Questions (Key Points)

Very Short Answer (02 Marks):

1. Constitution – Supreme law of a country.
2. Apartheid – System of racial discrimination in South Africa.
3. Constituent Assembly – Body elected to draft Constitution.
4. Federal govt – Division of power between centre & states.
5. Executive controlled – Through legislature, judiciary.
6. Majority – More than half of members present and voting.
7. Preamble – Introductory statement of Constitution reflecting ideals.

Short Answer (03 Marks):

1. Apartheid – Racial segregation, blacks denied rights, ended in 1990s.
2. Constitutional amendment – Change in Constitution through legal procedure.
3. Freedom struggle of South Africa – Led by ANC, Nelson Mandela, mass protests.
4. Need of Constitution – Ensures law & order, rights, framework for govt.
5. Indian Constitution making – 1946, 299 members, Drafting Committee (Ambedkar), adopted 1949, enforced 1950.
6. Features – Longest written, federal, secular, fundamental rights.
7. Sovereign – Free from external control; Republic – Head of state elected; Secular – Equal respect to all religions.

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