MCQs-Chapter 9–From the Rulers to the Ruled: Types of Governments-Class 7 SST

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

What does "democracy" mean?
a) Rule by army
b) Rule by a monarch
c) Rule of the people ✔️
d) Rule by religion
In a democracy, the source of power is:
a) God
b) President
c) People ✔️
d) Military
The legislative function means:
a) Enforcing the law
b) Judging disputes
c) Making laws ✔️
d) Breaking laws
Who described democracy as “government of the people, by the people, for the people”?
a) Mahatma Gandhi
b) B.R. Ambedkar
c) Abraham Lincoln ✔️
d) Aristotle
In a representative democracy, people:
a) Make all laws themselves
b) Vote directly on every issue
c) Elect leaders to represent them ✔️
d) Follow king’s orders
Universal adult franchise means:
a) Only men can vote
b) Adults must pay to vote
c) Every adult can vote ✔️
d) Only rich people vote
India follows which form of government?
a) Presidential
b) Parliamentary ✔️
c) Monarchy
d) Dictatorship
Which of the following is not a democratic country?
a) India
b) Switzerland
c) North Korea ✔️
d) Germany
Who heads the executive in the USA?
a) Prime Minister
b) King
c) President ✔️
d) Chief Justice
In a parliamentary democracy, the executive is:
a) Independent
b) Part of the legislature ✔️
c) Chosen by military
d) Appointed by king
The term "judicial" refers to:
a) Making laws
b) Enforcing laws
c) Interpreting and judging ✔️
d) Campaigning
The Upper House in India is called:
a) Lok Sabha
b) Rajya Sabha ✔️
c) Senate
d) House of Representatives
A constitutional monarchy means:
a) King has all power
b) King is ceremonial ✔️
c) No king
d) Queen runs the army
In which country is the monarch’s power absolute?
a) UK
b) Saudi Arabia ✔️
c) India
d) Bhutan
The term “theocracy” means:
a) Rule by wealth
b) Rule by common people
c) Rule by religious leaders ✔️
d) Rule by business class
An example of a theocracy is:
a) Brazil
b) Iran ✔️
c) USA
d) Nepal
In a dictatorship, power is held by:
a) Everyone
b) People’s representatives
c) One person or small group ✔️
d) Religious leaders
Hitler ruled Germany as a:
a) King
b) Democrat
c) Dictator ✔️
d) President
An oligarchy is rule by:
a) One
b) Many
c) Religious leader
d) Few powerful people ✔️
Which ancient Indian republic had elected leaders?
a) Magadha
b) Vajji (Vṛiji) ✔️
c) Kalinga
d) Maurya
Who should follow rājadharma?
a) Farmers
b) King ✔️
c) Soldiers
d) Citizens
Which branch ensures laws are followed?
a) Legislature
b) Executive
c) Judiciary ✔️
d) Police
What does "separation of powers" mean?
a) King is supreme
b) Powers are divided ✔️
c) Judiciary is weak
d) Only one body rules
Which of these is a core democratic principle?
a) Slavery
b) Hereditary rule
c) Equality ✔️
d) Force
Which country became a democracy in 2008?
a) India
b) Nepal ✔️
c) Kenya
d) Brazil
Elections in India are held every:
a) 3 years
b) 4 years
c) 5 years ✔️
d) 10 years
A republic is a government where:
a) King rules
b) Army rules
c) Head is elected ✔️
d) Parliament is absent
The UK has a:
a) Presidential democracy
b) Constitutional monarchy ✔️
c) Dictatorship
d) Theocracy
Kalhaṇa wrote about which just king?
a) Ashoka
b) Chandrāpīḍa ✔️
c) Bimbisara
d) Harsha
Which form of government is not accountable to people?
a) Democracy
b) Dictatorship ✔️
c) Parliamentary
d) Republic
The Supreme Leader in Iran is selected by:
a) Citizens
b) Parliament
c) Islamic clerics ✔️
d) President
Independent judiciary ensures:
a) Power to one leader
b) Equal rights ✔️
c) No laws
d) Religious rule
The Lok Sabha is more powerful than:
a) Prime Minister
b) Rajya Sabha ✔️
c) Supreme Court
d) Executive
In ancient Greece, who could vote?
a) Everyone
b) Men only ✔️
c) Slaves
d) Women only
Which of these is not a type of democracy?
a) Direct
b) Parliamentary
c) Presidential
d) Hereditary ✔️

True/False Statements

India has a presidential democracy. False
In a monarchy, the king is always above the law. False
The judiciary in India is independent. True
In dictatorship, people have freedom of speech. False
Democratic governments are accountable to people. True

Assertion–Reasoning Questions

Assertion (A): Democracies are based on equality.

Reason (R): All citizens are equal before the law.

Answer: A and R are true, and R explains A.

Assertion (A): In dictatorship, leaders are chosen by election.

Reason (R): All citizens vote freely in dictatorships.

Answer: Both A and R are false.

Assertion (A): A republic has an elected head.

Reason (R): The head of a monarchy is also elected.

Answer: A is true, R is false.

Assertion (A): Parliamentary democracies have elected executives.

Reason (R): People directly vote for ministers in such systems.

Answer: A is true, R is false.

Assertion (A): Theocracy is rule based on religion.

Reason (R): Iran is a modern example of theocracy.

Answer: A and R are true, and R explains A.

Match the Following

Column A	Column B
India	Parliamentary Democracy
Saudi Arabia	Absolute Monarchy
Iran	Theocracy
USA	Presidential Democracy
UK	Constitutional Monarchy

Fill in the Blanks

India follows a ______ democracy.
Answer: Parliamentary
The ______ in India is called Lok Sabha.
Answer: Lower House
In dictatorship, power is held by ______.
Answer: One person or a small group
A ______ democracy allows people to elect representatives.
Answer: Representative
The ______ in India ensures laws are followed.
Answer: Judiciary

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