Class –IX Social science PT -2 Question Paper M:M-30
Marking – questions 1-10 carry 1 mark each, 1x 10 = 10
Questions 11- 20 carry 2 marks each 2x10= 20
Ch- 1 history French revolution 1 mark
1. “Man was born free yet he is everywhere in chains”. Whose words are these?
A. Jean Jacques Rousseau
B. Voltaire
C. Montesquieu
D. John Locke.
ch – 1 political science what is democracy , why democracy 1 mark
2 .Democracy reduces the chance of rash or _________ decision.
A. Right
B. Wrong
C. Irresponsible
D. Undemocratic
ch – 1 political science what is democracy , why democracy 1 mark
3. Name the only political party that forms government in China
A. Congress
B. Democratic party.
C. Communist
D. Labor party.
Ch- 1 history French revolution 1 mark
4. An estate consisting of the lord’s lands & his mansion is known as
A. Chateaux
B. Manor
C. Castle
D. None of these
Ch- 1 history French revolution 1 mark
5. The source of all sovereignty resides in the ___________
A. People
B. Government
C. Nation
D. Country
ch – 1 political science what is democracy , why democracy 1 mark
6. Give an example of a country where Rule of law & respect for rights are not followed
A. Mexico
B .Zimbabwe
C. Pakistan
D Saudi Arabia
ch – 1 political science what is democracy , why democracy 1 mark
7. Democratic government is a better government because it is more __________form of government.
A. Accountable
B. Responsible
C. Legitimate
D. Transparent
Ch- 1 history French revolution 1 mark
8. Active citizens in France were
A. Men below 25 years
B. Women of 25 years
C. Men above 25 years
D. Men above 18 years
Ch- 1 history French revolution 1 mark
9. Napoleon crowned himself Emperor of France in__________
A.1805
B.1804
C.1408
D.1815
Ch- 1 history French revolution 1 mark
10. He who proposed division of power within the government
A .John Locke
B. Montesquieu
C. Voltaire
D. Rousseau
ch – 1 political science what is democracy , why democracy 2 mark
11. What do democracies ensure regarding decision making?
A. Process of transparency
B. Decisions taken by the head of the country
C. Decisions by the council of ministers
D. Restricted popular participation in decision making
Ch- 1 history French revolution 2 mark
12. An extreme situation where the basic means of livelihoods are endangered is known as
A. Poverty
B. Unemployment
C. Subsistence crisis
D. None of them
ch – 1 political science what is democracy , why democracy 2 mark
13. Democracy improves the quality of decision making because it involves
A. Many persons
B. Discussions
C. Meetings
D. All of them
Ch- 1 history French revolution 2 mark
14. He who responded to the ideas coming from France
A Nizam of Hyderabad
B. Tipu Sultan
C .Rabindra nath Tagore
D .Bankim Chandra
ch – 1 political science what is democracy , why democracy 2 mark
15. Which of the following statements is / are correct about China
1. Elections are held every six years for electing the parliament
2. The parliament called the National People’s congress has the power to appoint the President of the
country
3. A candidate needs the approval of the Chinese army to contest elections
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
C.3 only
d.1&2 only
ch – 1 political science what is democracy , why democracy 2 mark
16. Democracy is based on
A. Political equality
B. Consultation
C. Discussion
D. All of them
ch – 1 political science what is democracy , why democracy 2 mark
17. Which of these do not hold true for non-democratic regimes?
A. These do not have to bother about public opinion
B. These take less time of arriving at a decision
C. Principle of individual dignity has legal force
D. These often suppress internal social differences
Ch- 1 history French revolution 2 mark
18. the most revolutionary social reforms of the Jacobin regime was
A. Abolition of slavery
B. Slave trade
C. Introduction of slavery
D. Both A& B
Ch- 1 history French revolution 2 mark
19. the most important legacy of the French Revolution was
A. Liberty & democratic rights
B. Freedom & equality.
C. Fundamental rights & sovereignty
D. Equality & fraternity
Ch- 1 history French revolution 2 mark
20. Port of slave trade in France
A. Bordeaux
B. African coast
C. Caribbean coast
D. None of these.
