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Chapter 5: Democracy — Online MCQ Test

Q: The term 'Democracy' is derived from which language?

Answer: B. Greek — The word democracy is derived from the Greek words 'demos' (people) and 'kratos' (power or rule).

Q: Who defined democracy as 'Government of the people, by the people, for the people'?

Answer: A. Abraham Lincoln — Abraham Lincoln, the 16th US President, provided this famous definition in his Gettysburg Address.

Q: Which of the following is an essential condition for the successful operation of democracy?

Answer: C. An informed and vigilant citizenry — Democracy thrives when citizens are aware of their rights, duties, and government policies.

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Frequently asked questions from Tamil Nadu State Board CLASS 11th POLITICAL SCIENCE — Chapter 5: Democracy, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

The term 'Democracy' is derived from which language?

A. Latin
B. Greek ✓
C. French
D. Sanskrit

Answer: B. Greek
The word democracy is derived from the Greek words 'demos' (people) and 'kratos' (power or rule).

Who defined democracy as 'Government of the people, by the people, for the people'?

A. Abraham Lincoln ✓
B. Mahatma Gandhi
C. Aristotle
D. J.S. Mill

Answer: A. Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th US President, provided this famous definition in his Gettysburg Address.

Which of the following is an essential condition for the successful operation of democracy?

A. Centralized authority
B. Illiteracy
C. An informed and vigilant citizenry ✓
D. Lack of opposition parties

Answer: C. An informed and vigilant citizenry
Democracy thrives when citizens are aware of their rights, duties, and government policies.

Compare direct and indirect democracy: Why is direct democracy difficult to implement in large nations?

A. Because it requires too many political parties
B. Due to the vast population and geographical scale making consensus impossible ✓
C. Because it relies on monarchy
D. Because it ignores fundamental rights

Answer: B. Due to the vast population and geographical scale making consensus impossible
Direct democracy is only feasible in small communities; modern nation-states are too populous and complex for constant direct participation.

If a democracy experiences 'the tyranny of the majority', it means:

A. The majority party is winning all elections
B. The interests of minority groups are being suppressed by the majority ✓
C. The government is strictly following majority rule
D. The judiciary is controlled by the majority

Answer: B. The interests of minority groups are being suppressed by the majority
Tyranny of the majority occurs when a majority group oppresses the minority, violating the democratic principle of equality.

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