Significance of Democracy

Q.

Why Do We Need Democracy? Give 5 Points.

Q. What is the basis of a good democratic government?

1. It functions according to its intuition.
2. It is more accountable to the people.
3. It allows only a few people to enjoy rights.
4. It consists of rich people in power,

Q. A restriction imposed on the right to freedom of protest is that:

1. Citizens must not criticise the functioning of the judiciary.
2. Citizens must not wield arms.
3. Citizens must not gather in public spaces near state buildings.
4. Citizens should not sit in protest for more than 24 hours.

Q. The primary purpose of an election manifesto is to help the Election Commission allot party symbols.

1. True
2. False

Q. X is a resident of India and is 19 years old. Is he eligible to vote?

1. Yes
2. No
3. He can vote only if he has studied till 5th standard.
4. He can vote if he belongs to any political party.

Q. The idea of people choosing their own rulers is referred to as ___.

1. Monarchy
2. Democracy
3. Communism
4. Communalism