Formative Assessment- Political Parties And Outcomes Of Democracy

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    Which of the following is NOT a component of a political party?

    • Leaders
    • Active members
    • Followers
    • Organizers
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This quiz tests knowledge on political parties, their role in democracy, and related concepts such as party symbols, affidavits, and multiparty systems.

Formative Assessment- Political Parties And Outcomes Of Democracy - Quiz

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  • 2. 

    Recognised political parties stand for

    • Parties recognised by the Election Commission with all the privileges and facilities.

    • Parties that are present in only one of the federal units.

    • Parties that are present in several and all units of the federation.

    • Communal parties based on regional diversities.

    Correct Answer
    A. Parties recognised by the Election Commission with all the privileges and facilities.
    Explanation
    Parties recognised by the Election Commission with all the privileges and facilities.

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  • 3. 

    Identify which of the following is a State party

    • Bahujan Samaj Party

    • Telugu Desam

    • Communist Party of India

    • Bharatiya Janata Party

    Correct Answer
    A. Telugu Desam
    Explanation
    Telugu Desam

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  • 4. 

    An example of a country where two-party system exists

    • India

    • China

    • United Kingdom

    • Pakistan

    Correct Answer
    A. United Kingdom
    Explanation
    United Kingdom

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  • 5. 

    There is an overwhelming support for the idea of Democracy all over the world because democratic government

    • Creates economic equality

    • Provides employment

    • Creates gender equality

    • Is people's own government

    Correct Answer
    A. Is people's own government
    Explanation
    is people's own government

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  • 6. 

    If you consider from the year 1950 to 2000, dictatorships have slightly lower rate of economic growth. State whether it is true or false.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    False

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  • 7. 

    State whether the following statement is true or false.Democracies often frustrate the needs of the people and often ignore the demands of a majority of their population. 

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    True

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  • 8. 

    ________ is a signed document where a person makes a sworn statement regarding his or her antecedents.

    Correct Answer
    Affidavit
    Explanation
    An affidavit is a signed document where a person makes a sworn statement regarding his or her antecedents. It is a legal document that is used to provide evidence or support to a claim or statement made by an individual. Affidavits are commonly used in legal proceedings to present facts or information that can help in making a decision or resolving a dispute. By signing an affidavit, the person is declaring that the statement made is true to the best of their knowledge and belief, under penalty of perjury.

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  • 9. 

    A group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government is called a ________

    Correct Answer
    political party
    Explanation
    A group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government is called a political party. Political parties are formed to represent different ideologies, interests, and goals in order to influence public policy and governance. They provide a platform for individuals to collectively work towards achieving their political objectives and implementing their agenda. Through elections, political parties seek to gain majority support and form the government, where they can make decisions and implement policies that align with their party's principles and beliefs.

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  • 10. 

    ________ means leaving a political party and joining another for some personal or political gains.

    Correct Answer
    Defection
    Explanation
    Defection refers to the act of leaving a political party and joining another for personal or political gains. This typically involves a member of a political party switching their allegiance to a different party, often motivated by factors such as ambition, power, or ideological differences. Defection can have significant implications for the political landscape, as it can lead to shifts in power, changes in government, and the formation of new alliances.

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  • 11. 

    The first step towards thinking carefully about the outcomes of democracy is to recognize that democracy is just a ________ of government

    Correct Answer
    form
    Explanation
    Democracy is a form of government. This means that democracy is one of the various ways in which a government can be structured or organized. It is important to recognize this in order to understand and analyze the outcomes of democracy more effectively. By understanding that democracy is a specific form of government, we can better evaluate its strengths and weaknesses, and assess the impact it has on society and the individuals within it.

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  • 12. 

    In democracy all individuals have equal weight in electing representatives.’ This feature is based on________equality

    Correct Answer
    political
    Explanation
    The given answer "political" is correct because in a democracy, the power to elect representatives is given to all individuals equally, regardless of their social status, wealth, or any other factors. This means that every individual's vote carries the same weight and has an equal impact on the outcome of the elections. It is a fundamental principle of democracy to ensure political equality, where every citizen has an equal opportunity to participate in the political process and have their voices heard.

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  • 13. 

    Select the statement related to the advantages of multiparty system

    • Multi-party system provides limited choice to voters.

    • There is a chance of conflict.

    • Provides choice to the voters.

    • In Multi-party system regional parties get the representation.

    Correct Answer
    A. Provides choice to the voters.
    Explanation
    Provides choice to voters

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  • 14. 

    State whether the following statement is true or false. The fact that people in a democracy are complaining is a testimony to the success of democracy.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    True

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  • 15. 

    Democratic government is certainly better than its alternative in this following respect

    • It has elections

    • It is a legitimate government

    • It is responsive to the needs of the citizens

    • It promotes equality

    Correct Answer
    A. It is a legitimate government
    Explanation
    it is a legitimate government

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  • 16. 

    Studies on political and social inequalities in democracy show that

    • Democracy and development go together

    • Inequalities exist in democracies

    • Inequalities do not exist under dictatorship

    • Dictatorship is better than democracy

    Correct Answer
    A. Inequalities exist in democracies
    Explanation
    Inequalities exist in democracies

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  • 17. 

    In democracy, decision making is slow because

    • Democracy promotes equality among citizens

    • Democracy enhances the dignity of individual

    • Democracy allows room to correct mistakes

    • Democracy is based on the idea of deliberation and negotiation

    Correct Answer
    A. Democracy is based on the idea of deliberation and negotiation
    Explanation
    democracy is based on the idea of deliberation and negotiation

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  • 18. 

    Government of India allots symbols to political parties.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    False Its the Election Commission

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