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Class 9 Democracy worksheet

CBSE Social Science. Features of Indian democracy, Fundamental Rights, separation of powers, local bodies and the Constitution. Every sheet has 20 questions in three sections and an answer key, and the numbers change every time.

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Section A · multiple choice

  1. 1.

    In a democracy, power and authority come from:

    1. one family
    2. one company
    3. the army
    4. the citizens
    Answer

    (d) the citizens

  2. 2.

    Which articles cover the Right to Freedom?

    1. Article 32
    2. Articles 29–30
    3. Articles 19–22
    4. Articles 23–24
    Answer

    (c) Articles 19–22

  3. 3.

    What does Article 46 deal with?

    1. the Election Commission
    2. free education for children aged 6–14
    3. promoting the interests of weaker sections
    4. Gram Sabha powers in tribal areas
    Answer

    (c) promoting the interests of weaker sections

Section B · short answer

  1. 4.

    What is popular sovereignty?

    Answer

    The idea that the state’s authority comes from the people.

  2. 5.

    Which articles cover each right? (a) Right to Equality (b) Cultural and Educational Rights

    Answer

    (a) Articles 14–18 (b) Articles 29–30

Section C · long answer

  1. 6.

    What are the main features of Indian democracy?

    Answer

    Popular sovereignty, universal adult franchise, rule of law, Fundamental Rights, separation of powers and regular free and fair elections.

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