Class 9 Social Science Chapter 6: Democracy — practice questions with answers
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Q1. In a democracy, where does the source of power and authority lie?
- With the citizens, who elect their representatives
- With the army
- With one family
- With foreign rulers
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Answer: A. With the citizens, who elect their representatives
Why: Free and fair elections are central. [p.137]
Why: Free and fair elections are central. [p.137]
Q2. In 2024 India had over 96.8 crore registered voters. Write this number in crore as a whole number rounded down.
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Answer: 96 (± 0)
Why: Over 96.8 crore — rounding down gives 96 crore. [p.137, p.149]
Why: Over 96.8 crore — rounding down gives 96 crore. [p.137, p.149]
Q3. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution of India?
- Dr B. R. Ambedkar
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Sardar Patel
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Answer: A. Dr B. R. Ambedkar
Why: The Constituent Assembly drafted the world’s longest written constitution. [p.140]
Why: The Constituent Assembly drafted the world’s longest written constitution. [p.140]
Q4. What does the Rule of Law mean?
- Everyone is equal before the law and no one is above it
- The ruler is above the law
- Laws apply only to the poor
- Disputes are settled by force
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Answer: A. Everyone is equal before the law and no one is above it
Why: Disputes go to courts, not force. [p.141]
Why: Disputes go to courts, not force. [p.141]
Q5. A powerful minister’s relative breaks a traffic law and is fined like anyone else. Which principle does this show?
- Rule of Law
- Separation of Powers
- Federalism
- Direct democracy
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Answer: A. Rule of Law
Why: No one is above the law. [p.141]
Why: No one is above the law. [p.141]
Q6. How many Fundamental Rights does the Indian Constitution list?
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Answer: 6 (± 0)
Why: Equality, Freedom, Against Exploitation, Freedom of Religion, Cultural and Educational, Constitutional Remedies. [p.141]
Why: Equality, Freedom, Against Exploitation, Freedom of Religion, Cultural and Educational, Constitutional Remedies. [p.141]
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How many practice questions are there for Class 9 Social Science Chapter 6: Democracy?
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