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Tamil Nadu Board 9th Standard Social Science - Civics Unit 1: Book Back Answers and Solutions

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• 2 Mark Questions: Answer briefly 
• 3, 4, and 5 Mark Questions: Answer in detail

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Topic: Unit 1. FORMS OF GOVERNMENT AND DEMOCRACY

I. Choose the correct Answer

Question 1.
A system of government in which one person reigns supreme, usually a king or queen, is called __________
(a) autocracy
(b) monarchy
(c) democracy
(d) republic
Answer Key:
(b) monarchy
 
Question 2.
A system of government with absolute power __________
(a) Aristocracy
(b) Theocracy
(c) Democracy
(d) Autocracy
Answer Key:
(d) Autocracy

Question 3.
Former Soviet Union is an example for __________
(a) aristocracy
(b) theocracy
(c) oligarchy
(d) republic
Answer Key:
(c) oligarchy

Question 4.
Select the odd one.
(a) India
(b) USA
(c) France
(d) Vatican
Answer Key:
(d) Vatican

Question 5.
Abraham Lincoln was the President of the ________.
(a) USA
(b) UK
(c) USSR
(d) India
Answer Key:
(a) USA
 
Question 6.
Kudavolai system was followed by __________
(a) Cheras
(b) Pandyas
(c) cholas
(d) Kalabhras
Answer Key:
(c) cholas

Question 7.
Direct Democracy in olden times existed
(a) In the republics of ancient India
(b) Among the USA (d) Among the UK
(c) In the city-state of ancient Greece
(d) Among the UK
Answer Key:
(c) In the city-state of ancient Greece

Question 8.
From which language was the term “Democracy” derived?
(a) Greek
(b) Latin
(c) Persian
(d) Arabic
Answer Key:
(a) Greek
 
Question 9.
In democracy the final authority’ rests with __________
(a) The Parliament
(b) The People
(c) The council of Ministers
(d) The President
Answer Key:
(b) The People

Question 10.
Which one of the country has the Presidential form of government
(a) India
(b) Britain
(c) Canada
(d) the USA
Answer Key:
(d) the USA

Question 11.
The largest democratic country in the world is __________
(a) Canada
(b) India
(c) USA
(d) China
Answer Key:
(b) India
 
Question 12.
Assertion (A): Direct democracy is practised in Switzerland.
Reason (R): People directly participates in decision making.
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) does not explain (A)
(c) (A) is correct and (R) is false
(d) (A) is false and (R) is true
Answer Key:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A)

Question 13.
Assertion (A): India has a parliamentary form of democracy.
Reason (R): Indian Parliament comprises two houses.
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) does not explain (A)
(c) (A) is correct and (R) is false
(d) (A) is false and (R) is true
Answer Key:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A)

Question 14.
The meaning of Franchise is __________
(a) Right to elect
(b) Right to vote for the poor
(c) Right to vote
(d) Right to vote for the rich
Answer Key:
(c) Right to vote

Question 15.
The grant of universal franchise creates __________
(a) Social equality
(b) Economic equality
(c) Political equality
(d) Legal equality
Answer Key:
(c) Political equality

Question 16.
Prime Minister of India is appointed by __________
(a) Lok Sabha
(b) Rajya Sabha
(c) Speaker
(d) President
Answer Key:
(d) President

Question 17.
The President of India can nominate __________
(a) 12 members to Lok Sabha
(b) 2 members of Rajya Sabha
(c) 12 members to Rajya Sabha
(d) 14 members of Rajya Sabha
Answer Key:
(c) 12 members to Rajya Sabha

Question 18.
The First general elections after independence in India were held in __________
(a) 1948-49
(b) 1951 – 52
(c) 1957- 58
(d) 1947-48
Answer Key:
(b) 1951 – 52

II. Fill in the blanks

1. The Constitution of India was finally adopted on __________
2. The two types of democracy are __________ and __________
3. An example for direct democracy is __________
4. India has a __________ form of democracy.
5. __________ was the first Prime Minister of independent India.
6. The first general elections were held in British India in the year __________
7. The Parliament House in India was designed by _____ and _____

Answer Key:

1. 26th November
2. Direct and Indirect
3. Switzerland
4. Indirect/representative
5. Jawaharlal Nehru
6. 1920
7. Edwin Lutyens and Herbert

III. Match the following  

1. Autocracy       –  (i) 18
2. Right to vote  –  (ii) Arthashastra
3. Chanakya       –  (iii) Vatican
4. Theocracy      -  (iv) North Korea

Answer Key:

1. Autocracy      –  (iv) North Korea
2. Right to vote  –  (i) 18
3. Chanakya       –  (ii) Arthashastr
4. Theocracy      –  (iii) Vatican

IV. Answer the following briefly

1. Give Abraham Lincoln's definition for democracy.

• Abraham Lincoln defines democracy as a government of the people, by the people and for the people.

 

2. Mention the forms of democracy.

• Parliamentary form of government. Ex., India, England.
• Presidential form of government. Ex., USA, France.

 

3.Distinguish between direct and indirect democracy.

 

Direct democracy	Indirect democracy
* When the people themselves directly express their will on public affairs it is called direct democracy. * Ex., Ancient Greek cities, Switzerland.	* When the people express their will on public affairs. through their elected representatives, it is called indirect democracy. *Ex., India, USA

 

V. Answer all the questions given under each caption

1. What are the challenges to Indian democracy? Explain.

The various aspects of democracy and its challenges are

• Illiteracy
• Gender discrimination
• Regionalism                  
• Corruption
• Political violence        
• Casteism, Communalism
• Criminalization of politics

 

2. Explain the conditions necessary for the success of democracy in India.

• Empowerment of the poor and illiterates to enjoy the goodness of democracy.
• Eradication of social evils and dangers from which democracy suffers.
• An impartial and efficient media to express public opinion.
• Conscious checking and vigilance on the working of the elected representatives.
• Powerful and responsible opposition.
• Feeling of tolerance and communal harmony among the people.

 

3. What is your opinion about democracy in India?

• Even though our country's democracy is appreciated by the world, it needs some change and development.
• People should respect the laws and plans made in the democracy and should work accordingly.
• The government and the people representative should work with their responsibilities.
• People's thought should be in coherence with idea of democracy.
• People and the government should respect the liberty given by the democracy.