Polity Practice Quiz 58

Q1.What do studies on political and social inequalities in democracy reveal?

A. Democracy and development always go together. B. Inequalities exist in democracies. C. Inequalities do not exist under dictatorship. D. Dictatorship is inherently better than democracy.

Q2.In the context of democracies, which of the following ideas is considered to be successfully challenged or eliminated by its principles?

A. Conflicts among people B. Economic inequalities among people C. Differences of opinion about how marginalised sections are to be treated D. The idea of political inequality

Q3.In the context of assessing democracy, which among the following is considered the odd one out concerning what democracies need to ensure?

A. Free and fair elections B. Dignity of the individual C. Majority rule D. Equal treatment before law

Q4.Which of the following is a stated outcome that democracy aims to produce?

A. A government that is solely focused on industrial growth. B. A government that is accountable, responsive, and legitimate. C. A system that eliminates all forms of conflict and domination. D. A society where economic inequalities are completely absent.

Q5.Which of the following statements is presented in the source text as an assertion that can be supported or opposed regarding democracy?

A. Democracies always lead to rapid industrialization. B. Democracy can’t reduce inequality of incomes between different citizens. C. All citizens in a democracy have equal wealth. D. Dictatorship is universally preferred for economic growth.

Q6.In which month and year did Nannu apply for a duplicate ration card?

A. March 2004 B. January 2004 C. April 2004 D. December 2003

Q7.After facing inaction for three months regarding his ration card application, what legal recourse did Nannu ultimately take?

A. He filed a complaint with the local police department. B. He filed an application under the Right to Information Act. C. He approached a local political leader for assistance. D. He filed a lawsuit in the consumer court.

Q8.What was the immediate outcome of Nannu filing an application under the Right to Information Act?

A. He was asked to re-submit all his documents. B. His application was rejected due to technical reasons. C. Within a week, an inspector visited him, and he was informed his card was made. D. He received a formal apology letter from the Food and Civil Supplies office.

Q9.When Nannu went to collect his card, what did the Food and Supply Officer (FSO) request him to do?

A. To pay an additional fee for the duplicate card. B. To provide a written feedback on the service received. C. To withdraw his application under the Right to Information. D. To apply for other government welfare schemes.

Q10.Which of the following details did Nannu specifically ask for in his Right to Information Act application?

A. Information about the budget allocation for the Food Department. B. A list of all ration card holders in Welcome Mazdoor Colony. C. Daily progress on his application, names of officials, and action against them for inaction. D. Details regarding the process of applying for a new ration card.

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Polity Practice Quiz 58