Polity Practice Quiz 55

Q1.According to the 2007 data presented for South Asia, which country showed the lowest percentage of people agreeing that 'Democracy is preferable' over dictatorship?

A. India B. Bangladesh C. Pakistan D. Nepal

Q2.Based on the 2007 data from South Asia, which country reported the highest combined percentage of people who found democracy 'Very suitable' or 'Suitable' for their country?

A. India B. Bangladesh C. Sri Lanka D. Pakistan

Q3.As per the 2007 data on South Asia, which country showed the highest combined percentage of people who 'Strongly agree' or 'Agree' with the rule of leaders elected by the people?

A. India B. Bangladesh C. Sri Lanka D. Nepal

Q4.Based on the 2007 data from South Asia, what general trend is observed regarding the suitability of democracy for one's own country?

A. A majority of people doubt its suitability B. Very few people doubt its suitability C. Support for suitability is evenly split D. Most people believe dictatorship is better

Q5.In substantive terms, what two expectations from democracy does the text state its record is not impressive on?

A. Regular elections and public debate B. Legitimacy and self-support C. Attentiveness to needs and freedom from corruption D. Efficiency and responsiveness

Q6.Despite the observation that dictatorships may have a slightly higher rate of economic growth, why does the text suggest it is better to prefer democracy?

A. Because democracy ensures even distribution of wealth. B. Because democracy has several other positive outcomes. C. Because dictatorships are inherently unstable. D. Because democracies attract more foreign investment.

Q7.The data on democracy and development presented in the text, particularly for Tables 1 and 2, is primarily sourced from which publication?

A. Economic Survey of India, 2000 B. Democracy and Development: Political Institutions and Well-Being in the World, 1950 -1990 C. The World Bank Development Report, 2000 D. United Nations Human Development Report, 1990

Q8.On what fundamental principle are democracies based?

A. economic prosperity B. political equality C. social hierarchy D. cultural diversity

Q9.In democracies, what equal weight do all individuals possess?

A. in managing national finances B. in electing representatives C. in forming political parties D. in drafting new laws

Q10.Why are political parties generally reluctant to lose the votes of the poor in India?

A. The poor are the most educated voters B. The poor constitute a large proportion of voters C. The poor are financially influential D. The poor are well-organized politically

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Polity Practice Quiz 55