This MCQ module is based on: Exercises — Outcomes of Democracy
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Exercises — Outcomes of Democracy
🎓 Class 10
Social Science
CBSE
Theory
Ch 5 — Outcomes of Democracy
⏱ ~15 min
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Chapter Summary — Key Concepts
| Concept | Key Takeaway |
|---|---|
| Democracy as a form of government | Creates conditions for achieving goals; citizens must take advantage of those conditions |
| Accountable Government | Democracy ensures decision-making follows procedures; citizens can examine the process (transparency) |
| Economic Growth | Dictatorships had slightly higher growth (4.42 vs 3.95); among poor countries, difference is negligible |
| Inequality | Democracies have not been very successful in reducing economic inequalities |
| Social Diversity | Democracy can accommodate diversity if majority rule doesn't become majority community rule |
| Dignity & Freedom | Democracy stands superior in promoting individual dignity; strengthens claims of disadvantaged groups |
| Legitimacy | Democratic government is the people's own government — its greatest strength |
NCERT Exercises
Q1. How does democracy produce an accountable, responsive and legitimate government?
L4 AnalyseAnswer
Democracy produces an accountable government through regular free and fair elections where citizens can replace rulers. It ensures responsiveness by providing mechanisms for citizens to participate in decision-making and express demands through public debate. It creates legitimate government because it derives authority from the people themselves — people support the idea of being ruled by their elected representatives, giving democratic governments a legitimacy that non-democratic regimes lack.Q2. What are the conditions under which democracies accommodate social diversities?
L4 AnalyseAnswer
Two conditions are essential: First, democracy must not be simply rule by majority opinion — the majority must always work with the minority so that governments represent the general view. Second, rule by majority must not become rule by a majority community based on religion, race, or linguistic group. Different persons and groups must be able to form a majority at different times. If someone is permanently barred from being in the majority based on birth, democracy ceases to be accommodative.Q3. Give arguments to support or oppose the assertions (selected)
L5 EvaluateAnswer
"Industrialised countries can afford democracy but the poor need dictatorship to become rich": This can be opposed — evidence shows that among poor countries, the difference in growth rates between democracies (4.28) and dictatorships (4.34) is negligible. Moreover, democracy provides accountability, transparency, and legitimacy that dictatorships lack. Economic growth under dictatorship is fragile without institutional checks."Democracy can't reduce inequality of incomes": This has some truth — democracies have not been very successful at reducing economic inequalities (as seen in South Africa and Brazil). However, democracy provides mechanisms through which disadvantaged groups can demand redistribution — voting power, social movements, and legal challenges. The failure is not inherent to democracy but to how citizens and governments utilise democratic tools.
Q4. Identify challenges and suggest mechanisms to deepen democracy
L6 CreateAnswer
Temple with separate doors for dalits: Challenge — social discrimination persists despite legal equality. Mechanism — stronger enforcement of anti-discrimination laws, awareness campaigns, community dialogue facilitated by local governance bodies.Farmer suicides: Challenge — economic inequality and unresponsive governance. Mechanism — debt relief policies, minimum support price enforcement, crop insurance, rural development programmes, and direct farmer representation in policy-making bodies.
Fake encounter in J&K: Challenge — accountability and human rights protection. Mechanism — independent judicial inquiries, strengthening human rights commissions, transparent investigation processes, and protection for whistleblowers.
NCERT MCQ Exercises
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NCERT MCQ Exercises
Q5. In the context of democracies, which idea is correct — democracies have successfully eliminated:
L3 ApplyQ6. In assessing democracy, which is the odd one out? Democracies need to ensure:
L4 AnalyseQ7. Studies on political and social inequalities in democracy show that:
L3 ApplyQ8. Case Study — Nannu and the Right to Information
L5 EvaluateNannu, a daily wage earner from Welcome Mazdoor Colony in East Delhi, lost his ration card and applied for a duplicate in January 2004. After three months of visits with no response from officials, he filed an application under the RTI Act. Within a week, an inspector visited him and informed him his card was ready. The Food and Supply Officer even offered him tea and requested he withdraw the RTI application.
Answer
Nannu's example shows that democracy provides tools for citizens to hold government accountable. The RTI Act empowered an ordinary daily wage earner to demand transparency from bureaucratic officials who had ignored him for months. His action had an immediate impact — officials who had been unresponsive became suddenly helpful. This demonstrates that democratic mechanisms work when citizens are aware of their rights and actively use them. It also shows that government accountability requires active citizen participation, not just the existence of laws.Suitability of Democracy — South Asian Perceptions
L4 AnalyseFigure: Percentage who consider democracy suitable for their country (SDSA data)
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Competency-Based Questions
Case Study: A municipality introduced an online portal for citizen feedback on public services. Within six months, road repair complaints dropped 40% as the public works department became more responsive. However, only 30% of residents used the portal — mostly younger, educated citizens. Elderly and less educated residents continued facing unresponsive services.
Q1. The online portal is an example of which democratic mechanism?
L3 ApplyQ2. Analyse why the digital divide limits the effectiveness of this democratic tool.
L4 AnalyseQ3. Evaluate whether technology alone can solve the problem of government accountability in a democracy.
L5 EvaluateHOT Q. Design an inclusive citizen feedback system that works for all residents, including the elderly and less educated.
L6 CreateAssertion-Reason Questions
Options:
(A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(B) Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true, but R is false.
(D) A is false, but R is true.
(A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(B) Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true, but R is false.
(D) A is false, but R is true.
Assertion (A): People complaining about democracy is a testimony to the success of the democratic project.
Reason (R): Complaints show that citizens have developed awareness and the ability to critically examine power holders.
Assertion (A): Non-democratic regimes are more successful than democracies in reducing corruption.
Reason (R): Democracies often frustrate the needs of the people and ignore the demands of the majority.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important questions in NCERT Class 10 Civics Chapter 5?
NCERT Class 10 Civics Chapter 5 includes multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, long answer questions, and competency-based questions (CBQ). Students should focus on key concepts, definitions, and application-based reasoning from the chapter for thorough exam preparation.
How to prepare for Class 10 Civics Chapter 5 board exam?
To prepare effectively for Class 10 Civics Chapter 5, read the NCERT textbook carefully, understand key definitions and concepts, practise all exercise questions, attempt CBQ-style questions for higher-order thinking, and revise diagrams, timelines, or data tables from the chapter.
What is the marking scheme for Class 10 Civics in CBSE?
The CBSE marking scheme for Class 10 Civics typically includes 1-mark MCQs, 3-mark short answer questions, and 5-mark long answer questions. Competency-based questions (CBQ) involving case studies and data interpretation are also included as per NEP 2020 guidelines.
Are NCERT exercises sufficient for Class 10 Civics exams?
NCERT exercises form the foundation for Class 10 Civics exams. Most CBSE board questions are directly or indirectly based on NCERT content. Practising all in-text and end-of-chapter questions along with CBQ-format practice ensures comprehensive preparation.
What types of questions come from Chapter 5 in Class 10 Civics?
Chapter 5 of Class 10 Civics typically features objective-type MCQs, assertion-reason questions, short descriptive answers, map-based or diagram questions, and case-study based CBQ questions testing analysis and evaluation skills.
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