Polity Practice Quiz 9

Q1.What does the term 'Suffrage' refer to?

A. The right to hold public office B. The right to freedom of speech C. The right to vote D. The right to private property

Q2.What was a key realization of most conservatives after 1815 regarding modernization?

A. It would inevitably lead to revolution. B. It could strengthen traditional institutions like the monarchy. C. It was a threat to all established order. D. It was only beneficial for economic growth.

Q3.In 1848, the liberal middle classes demanded the creation of a nation-state on parliamentary principles, which included a constitution, freedom of the press, and which other freedom?

A. Freedom of religion B. Freedom of movement C. Freedom of association D. Freedom of trade

Q4.The constitution drafted by the Frankfurt Parliament proposed a German nation to be headed by what form of government?

A. An absolute monarchy B. A republic with a president C. A monarchy subject to a parliament D. A military dictatorship

Q5.Carl Welcker, whose views on gender roles are mentioned in the text, was an elected member of which body?

A. The French National Assembly B. The British Parliament C. The Frankfurt Parliament D. The Austro-Hungarian Imperial Council

Q6.In which year did the English parliament seize power from the monarchy, becoming instrumental in forging a nation-state with England at its centre?

A. 1649 B. 1688 C. 1707 D. 1798

Q7.The provincial councils, which some Congress leaders wanted to participate in elections for, had been set up by which act?

A. Government of India Act of 1909 B. Government of India Act of 1919 C. Rowlatt Act of 1919 D. Indian Councils Act of 1892

Q8.The Statutory Commission, constituted under Sir John Simon, was set up by which government in Britain?

A. Labour government B. Liberal government C. Tory government D. Coalition government

Q9.What was the main problem with the Simon Commission, according to Indian nationalists?

A. It was formed too late to be effective B. It had too many Indian members who were loyal to the British C. It did not have a single Indian member D. Its recommendations were too radical for the British government

Q10.What was the status of the Congress party when Gandhiji returned to India after the Round Table Conference in December 1931?

A. It was preparing for elections. B. It had been declared illegal. C. It was negotiating with the government. D. It was leading a peaceful protest.

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Polity Practice Quiz 9