From the Rulers to the Ruled Types of Governments Class 7 MCQ

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From the Rulers to the Ruled Types of Governments Class 7 MCQ

From the Rulers to the Ruled Types of Governments Class 7 MCQ


Question 1.

What is the primary characteristic that defines a democracy?

(a) Rule by a single leader

(b) Rule by the people

(c) Rule by a religious authority

(d) Rule by a small group of elites

Answer:

(b) Rule by the people


Question 2.

Which of the following is NOT a type of representative democracy?

(a) Presidential democracy

(b) Parliamentary democracy

(c) Direct democracy

(d) Both (a) and (b)

Answer:

(c) Direct democracy


Question 3.

In which type of government does the ruler have absolute power and is not bound by a constitution?

(a) Democracy

(b) Monarchy

(c) Theocracy

(d) Dictatorship

Answer:

(d) Dictatorship


Question 4.

What is one of the key principles that all democracies share, according to the textbook?

(a) Centralised decision-making

(b) Universal adult franchise

(c) Rule by a monarch

(d) Limited public participation

Answer:

(b) Universal adult franchise


Question 5.

Which of the following statements best describes the role of an independent judiciary in a democracy?

(a) It enforces laws made by the executive branch.

(b) It makes laws for the country.

(c) It interprets laws and ensures justice is served.

(d) It is controlled by the legislative branch.

Answer:

(c) It interprets laws and ensures justice is served.


Case Study


"Democracy matters, but there are serious challenges to democracy that citizens need to remain vigilant about."


1. Vigilance from citizens is unnecessary in a democratic government. (True/False)

Answer:

False


2. The most popular form of government in the world today is ........

Answer:

democracy

3. Which of the following is NOT a type of government mentioned in the chapter?

(a) Monarchy

(b) Theocracy

(c) Anarchy

(d) Oligarchy

Answer:

(c) Anarchy


4. What type of government does India have?

(a) Monarchy

(b) Theocracy

(c) Parliamentary Democracy

(d) Dictatorship

Answer:

(c) Parliamentary Democracy


5. Citizens must remain ........... to address the challenges faced by democracy.

Answer:

vigilant.

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