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The government decides to build a new highway. First, a law is passed in Parliament, then the highway is constructed, and later a court settles a dispute about compensation to villagers. Which sequence of government functions is represented?

(A) Executive → Legislature → Judiciary
(B) Legislature → Executive → Judiciary
(C) Judiciary → Executive → Legislature
(D) Legislature → Judiciary → Executive

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Law-making is the legislative function, implementation is the executive function, and settling disputes is the judicial function.

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Question (2)

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A school has 2,400 students. The Head Teacher asks every student to attend every committee meeting before any decision is taken. Which major difficulty is most likely to arise?

(A) Faster implementation of decisions
(B) Better accountability of representatives
(C) Delay in decision-making due to too many participants
(D) More independence of the judiciary

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Direct participation of everyone becomes difficult in large groups, making decision-making slow.

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Question (3)

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Four countries obtain governmental authority from different sources. Country P – People elect representatives. Country Q – Religious leaders have the highest authority. Country R – Authority passes from parent to child. Country S – A small powerful business group controls decisions. Which country is democratic?

(A) Q
(B) R
(C) S
(D) P

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

In a democracy, authority ultimately comes from the people.

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A government announces free education and healthcare for all citizens, irrespective of caste, religion or wealth. Which democratic principle is best reflected?

(A) Freedom of speech
(B) Equality
(C) Separation of powers
(D) Nomination

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Equal access to public facilities reflects the democratic principle of equality.

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Question (5)

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A representative democracy has elections every 5 years. If its first election was held in 2010, how many general elections would have been completed by 2030?

(A) 3
(B) 4
(C) 5
(D) 6

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Elections are held in 2010, 2015, 2020, 2025 and 2030, making a total of 5 elections.

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Question (6)

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A country's Prime Minister loses the support of the Lower House but refuses to resign. According to parliamentary democracy, what should happen?

(A) The Prime Minister continues for five years.
(B) The judiciary appoints a new Prime Minister.
(C) The Council of Ministers cannot continue without the confidence of the legislature.
(D) The President automatically becomes Prime Minister.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

In a parliamentary democracy, the executive remains in office only while it enjoys the confidence of the legislature.

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Study the following statements. I. The President is directly elected by the people. II. The executive does not depend on the confidence of the legislature. III. Ministers are selected only from members of Parliament. Which combination correctly describes a presidential democracy?

(A) I and II only
(B) II and III only
(C) I and III only
(D) I, II and III

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

In a presidential democracy, the President is directly elected and the executive functions independently of the legislature.

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Question (8)

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A Parliament has 540 members. During voting on an important bill, 290 vote in favour, 220 vote against and 30 are absent. The bill will most likely:

(A) Fail because all members did not vote.
(B) Pass because the majority of votes cast support it.
(C) Be sent to the judiciary first.
(D) Be cancelled automatically.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The bill passes because it receives a majority of the votes cast.

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Question (9)

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A country grants voting rights only to men above 25 years of age. Which democratic principle is violated?

(A) Accountability
(B) Universal adult franchise
(C) Judicial independence
(D) Executive responsibility

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Universal adult franchise gives every adult citizen the right to vote without discrimination.

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Question (10)

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Which situation best shows an independent judiciary?

(A) Judges receive orders from ministers before giving judgments.
(B) Parliament approves every court decision.
(C) Courts decide cases according to law without interference from the executive or legislature.
(D) The Prime Minister appoints judges for each case.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

An independent judiciary functions without interference from the executive or legislature.

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Question (1)

The government decides to build a new highway. First, a law is passed in Parliament, then the highway is constructed, and later a court settles a dispute about compensation to villagers. Which sequence of government functions is represented?

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Question (2)

A school has 2,400 students. The Head Teacher asks every student to attend every committee meeting before any decision is taken. Which major difficulty is most likely to arise?

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Question (4)

A government announces free education and healthcare for all citizens, irrespective of caste, religion or wealth. Which democratic principle is best reflected?

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Question (5)

A representative democracy has elections every 5 years. If its first election was held in 2010, how many general elections would have been completed by 2030?

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Question (6)

A country's Prime Minister loses the support of the Lower House but refuses to resign. According to parliamentary democracy, what should happen?

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Question (7)

Study the following statements. I. The President is directly elected by the people. II. The executive does not depend on the confidence of the legislature. III. Ministers are selected only from members of Parliament. Which combination correctly describes a presidential democracy?

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Question (8)

A Parliament has 540 members. During voting on an important bill, 290 vote in favour, 220 vote against and 30 are absent. The bill will most likely:

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Question (9)

A country grants voting rights only to men above 25 years of age. Which democratic principle is violated?

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Question (10)

Which situation best shows an independent judiciary?

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