MCQ Quiz: Outcomes of Democracy
Question 1: What is the most basic outcome of democracy?
Correct Answer: b
The most basic outcome of democracy should be that it produces a government that is accountable to the citizens.
The most basic outcome of democracy should be that it produces a government that is accountable to the citizens.
Question 2: Why is democracy considered slower in decision-making?
Correct Answer: b
Democracy is based on the idea of deliberation and negotiation, causing some delay.
Democracy is based on the idea of deliberation and negotiation, causing some delay.
Question 3: What is transparency in democracy?
Correct Answer: b
A citizen has the right and means to examine the process of decision making.
A citizen has the right and means to examine the process of decision making.
Question 4: According to the chapter, democracy is preferred for what reasons?
Correct Answer: b
Democracy is preferred for both moral and prudential reasons.
Democracy is preferred for both moral and prudential reasons.
Question 5: What does democracy create conditions for?
Correct Answer: b
Democracy creates conditions for achieving something; citizens have to take advantage.
Democracy creates conditions for achieving something; citizens have to take advantage.
Question 6: In which aspect do democracies have greater success?
Correct Answer: b
Democracies have greater success in setting up regular and free elections.
Democracies have greater success in setting up regular and free elections.
Question 7: What is a key feature of democratic government according to the chapter?
Correct Answer: b
A democratic government is people’s own government.
A democratic government is people’s own government.
Question 8: According to evidence, which regimes have slightly higher economic growth?
Correct Answer: b
Dictatorships have slightly higher rate of economic growth between 1950-2000.
Dictatorships have slightly higher rate of economic growth between 1950-2000.
Question 9: In poor countries, the difference in economic development between dictatorships and democracies is?
Correct Answer: b
The difference is negligible in poor countries.
The difference is negligible in poor countries.
Question 10: Democracies are expected to reduce what?
Correct Answer: a
Democracies are expected to reduce economic disparities.
Democracies are expected to reduce economic disparities.
Question 11: In democracies, wealth distribution often favors whom?
Correct Answer: b
A small number of ultra-rich enjoy a highly disproportionate share.
A small number of ultra-rich enjoy a highly disproportionate share.
Question 12: In which country do the top 20% take over 60% of national income?
Correct Answer: b
In South Africa, the top 20% take 64.8%.
In South Africa, the top 20% take 64.8%.
Question 13: Democracies lead to what kind of life among citizens?
Correct Answer: b
Democracies lead to peaceful and harmonious life among citizens.
Democracies lead to peaceful and harmonious life among citizens.
Question 14: Which country is an example of accommodating ethnic differences?
Correct Answer: b
Belgium has successfully negotiated differences among ethnic populations.
Belgium has successfully negotiated differences among ethnic populations.
Question 15: Democracy is not simply rule by what?
Correct Answer: b
Democracy is not simply rule by majority opinion.
Democracy is not simply rule by majority opinion.
Question 16: Democracy promotes what for the individual?
Correct Answer: b
Democracy stands much superior in promoting dignity and freedom of the individual.
Democracy stands much superior in promoting dignity and freedom of the individual.
Question 17: In historically male-dominated societies, what has democracy achieved for women?
Correct Answer: b
Long struggles by women have created sensitivity that respect and equal treatment are necessary.
Long struggles by women have created sensitivity that respect and equal treatment are necessary.
Question 18: Democracy in India has strengthened claims of whom?
Correct Answer: b
Democracy in India has strengthened the claims of disadvantaged castes for equal status.
Democracy in India has strengthened the claims of disadvantaged castes for equal status.
Question 19: What is distinctive about democracy's examination?
Correct Answer: b
Its examination never gets over; as it passes one test, it produces another.
Its examination never gets over; as it passes one test, it produces another.
Question 20: People's complaints in democracy show what?
Correct Answer: b
The fact that people are complaining is a testimony to the success of democracy.
The fact that people are complaining is a testimony to the success of democracy.
Question 21: Most individuals believe their vote makes a difference in what?
Correct Answer: b
Their vote makes a difference to how the government is run.
Their vote makes a difference to how the government is run.
Question 22: In South Asia, support for democracy is highest in which country?
Correct Answer: b
Sri Lanka has 98% agreement for rule by elected leaders.
Sri Lanka has 98% agreement for rule by elected leaders.
Question 23: Democracy is seen as good in principle but not so good in what?
Correct Answer: b
Democracy is seen to be good in principle, but felt to be not so good in its practice.
Democracy is seen to be good in principle, but felt to be not so good in its practice.
Question 24: Over how many countries claim to practice democratic politics?
Correct Answer: b
Over a hundred countries claim and practice some kind of democratic politics.
Over a hundred countries claim and practice some kind of democratic politics.
Question 25: Democracy is just a form of what?
Correct Answer: b
Democracy is just a form of government.
Democracy is just a form of government.
Question 26: Non-democratic rulers do not worry about what?
Correct Answer: b
Non-democratic rulers do not have to bother about majorities and public opinion.
Non-democratic rulers do not have to bother about majorities and public opinion.
Question 27: Democratic decisions are more acceptable because they follow what?
Correct Answer: b
Because it has followed procedures, its decisions may be more acceptable.
Because it has followed procedures, its decisions may be more acceptable.
Question 28: What factor is often missing from non-democratic governments?
Correct Answer: b
Transparency is often missing from a non-democratic government.
Transparency is often missing from a non-democratic government.
Question 29: To measure democracies, look for regular, free and fair what?
Correct Answer: b
Regular, free and fair elections.
Regular, free and fair elections.
Question 30: Democracies have a mixed record on what?
Correct Answer: b
The actual performance of democracies shows a mixed record.
The actual performance of democracies shows a mixed record.
Question 31: Democratic governments do not have a good record in sharing what?
Correct Answer: b
Democratic governments do not have a very good record when it comes to sharing information with citizens.
Democratic governments do not have a very good record when it comes to sharing information with citizens.
Question 32: In substantive terms, democracy should be attentive to what?
Correct Answer: b
A government that is attentive to the needs and demands of the people.
A government that is attentive to the needs and demands of the people.
Question 33: Democracies often ignore demands of whom?
Correct Answer: b
Democracies often ignore the demands of a majority of its population.
Democracies often ignore the demands of a majority of its population.
Question 34: Democratic government is certainly better than alternatives in being what?
Correct Answer: b
Democratic government is legitimate government.
Democratic government is legitimate government.
Question 35: There is overwhelming support for the idea of democracy where?
Correct Answer: b
There is an overwhelming support for the idea of democracy all over the world.
There is an overwhelming support for the idea of democracy all over the world.
Question 36: Democracy's ability to generate its own support is what?
Correct Answer: b
Democracy’s ability to generate its own support is itself an outcome.
Democracy’s ability to generate its own support is itself an outcome.
Question 37: Between 1950 and 2000, which had higher economic growth on average?
Correct Answer: b
Dictatorial regimes had a slightly better record of economic growth.
Dictatorial regimes had a slightly better record of economic growth.
Question 38: Economic development depends on several factors except?
Correct Answer: c
Economic development depends on population size, global situation, cooperation, priorities, but not cultural festivals.
Economic development depends on population size, global situation, cooperation, priorities, but not cultural festivals.
Question 39: In which countries is inequality of income high?
Correct Answer: b
In South Africa and Brazil, top 20% take over 60% of income.
In South Africa and Brazil, top 20% take over 60% of income.
Question 40: Democracies are based on what kind of equality?
Correct Answer: b
Democracies are based on political equality.
Democracies are based on political equality.
Question 41: In Bangladesh, what percentage of population lives in poverty?
Correct Answer: b
In Bangladesh, more than half of its population lives in poverty.
In Bangladesh, more than half of its population lives in poverty.
Question 42: Democracies develop procedures to conduct what?
Correct Answer: b
Democracies usually develop a procedure to conduct their competition.
Democracies usually develop a procedure to conduct their competition.
Question 43: No society can permanently resolve what?
Correct Answer: b
No society can fully and permanently resolve conflicts among different groups.
No society can fully and permanently resolve conflicts among different groups.
Question 44: Non-democratic regimes often do what to social differences?
Correct Answer: b
Non-democratic regimes often turn a blind eye to or suppress internal social differences.
Non-democratic regimes often turn a blind eye to or suppress internal social differences.
Question 45: For democracy to accommodate diversity, majority must work with whom?
Correct Answer: b
The majority always needs to work with the minority.
The majority always needs to work with the minority.
Question 46: Rule by majority should not become rule by what?
Correct Answer: b
Rule by majority does not become rule by majority community.
Rule by majority does not become rule by majority community.
Question 47: Every citizen should have a chance of being in majority at some point of what?
Correct Answer: b
Every citizen has a chance of being in majority at some point of time.
Every citizen has a chance of being in majority at some point of time.
Question 48: If someone is barred from majority on basis of birth, democratic rule ceases to be what?
Correct Answer: b
The democratic rule ceases to be accommodative for that person or group.
The democratic rule ceases to be accommodative for that person or group.
Question 49: The passion for respect and freedom are the basis of what?
Correct Answer: b
The passion for respect and freedom are the basis of democracy.
The passion for respect and freedom are the basis of democracy.
Question 50: Most societies were historically what?
Correct Answer: b
Most societies across the world were historically male dominated societies.
Most societies across the world were historically male dominated societies.
Question 51: Long struggles by women have created what?
Correct Answer: b
Long struggles by women have created some sensitivity today.
Long struggles by women have created some sensitivity today.
Question 52: In non-democratic set up, unacceptability lacks what?
Correct Answer: a
In a non-democratic set up, this unacceptability would not have legal basis.
In a non-democratic set up, this unacceptability would not have legal basis.
Question 53: Caste-based inequalities lack moral and legal what?
Correct Answer: a
These lack the moral and legal foundations.
These lack the moral and legal foundations.
Question 54: Expectations from democracy function as what?
Correct Answer: a
Expectations from democracy also function as the criteria for judging any democratic country.
Expectations from democracy also function as the criteria for judging any democratic country.
Question 55: As democracy passes one test, it produces what?
Correct Answer: b
As democracy passes one test, it produces another test.
As democracy passes one test, it produces another test.
Question 56: People's complaints show they have developed what?
Correct Answer: b
It shows that people have developed awareness.
It shows that people have developed awareness.
Question 57: A public expression of dissatisfaction shows the success of what?
Correct Answer: b
A public expression of dissatisfaction with democracy shows the success of the democratic project.
A public expression of dissatisfaction with democracy shows the success of the democratic project.
Question 58: It transforms people from subject to what?
Correct Answer: b
It transforms people from the status of a subject into that of a citizen.
It transforms people from the status of a subject into that of a citizen.
Question 59: In the exercise, how does democracy produce accountable government?
Correct Answer: b
Through regular elections and transparency.
Through regular elections and transparency.
Question 60: Conditions for democracies to accommodate social diversities include what?
Correct Answer: b
Majority needs to work with minority, no permanent majority.
Majority needs to work with minority, no permanent majority.
Question 61: Assertion: Industrialised countries can afford democracy but poor need dictatorship.
Correct Answer: b
Oppose, as evidence shows negligible difference in poor countries.
Oppose, as evidence shows negligible difference in poor countries.
Question 62: Democracy can't reduce what between citizens?
Correct Answer: b
Democracy can’t reduce inequality of incomes between different citizens.
Democracy can’t reduce inequality of incomes between different citizens.
Question 63: Government in poor countries should spend less on what?
Correct Answer: b
Assertion to oppose: Spend less on poverty reduction, more on industries.
Assertion to oppose: Spend less on poverty reduction, more on industries.
Question 64: In democracy, all citizens have one vote, meaning absence of what?
Correct Answer: a
Absence of any domination and conflict.
Absence of any domination and conflict.
Question 65: Challenge in Orissa temple entry is what?
Correct Answer: b
Accommodating social diversity by allowing entry for all.
Accommodating social diversity by allowing entry for all.
Question 66: Farmers' suicides indicate challenge to democracy in what?
Correct Answer: a
Reduction of inequality and poverty.
Reduction of inequality and poverty.
Question 67: Enquiry into fake encounter is a mechanism for what?
Correct Answer: b
Holding government accountable.
Holding government accountable.
Question 68: Democracies have successfully eliminated what?
Correct Answer: d
The idea of political inequality.
The idea of political inequality.
Question 69: Democracies need to ensure what?
Correct Answer: d
All except majority rule as odd one out, but context is all are needed except perhaps sole majority rule.
All except majority rule as odd one out, but context is all are needed except perhaps sole majority rule.
Question 70: Studies show inequalities exist in what?
Correct Answer: a
Inequalities exist in democracies.
Inequalities exist in democracies.
Question 71: Nannu's example shows the impact of what act?
Correct Answer: b
Right to Information Act.
Right to Information Act.
Question 72: Nannu applied for duplicate ration card in which year?
Correct Answer: b
He applied in January 2004.
He applied in January 2004.
Question 73: After filing RTI, Nannu was visited by whom?
Correct Answer: b
An inspector from the Food Department.
An inspector from the Food Department.
Question 74: The FSO requested Nannu to withdraw what?
Correct Answer: b
Withdraw his application under the Right to Information.
Withdraw his application under the Right to Information.
Question 75: Nannu's action had impact on officials showing democracy's what?
Correct Answer: b
Impact on officials for responsiveness.
Impact on officials for responsiveness.
Question 76: Democracy promotes equality among whom?
Correct Answer: a
Promotes equality among citizens.
Promotes equality among citizens.
Question 77: Democracy enhances the dignity of the what?
Correct Answer: b
Enhances the dignity of the individual.
Enhances the dignity of the individual.
Question 78: Democracy improves the quality of what?
Correct Answer: b
Improves the quality of decision-making.
Improves the quality of decision-making.
Question 79: Democracy provides a method to resolve what?
Correct Answer: a
Provides a method to resolve conflicts.
Provides a method to resolve conflicts.
Question 80: Democracy allows room to correct what?
Correct Answer: b
Allows room to correct mistakes.
Allows room to correct mistakes.
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