CBSE Questions for Class 10 Political Science Democracy And Diversity Quiz 2 - MCQExams.com

 Martin Luther King was influenced by ________________.
  • Mahatma Gandhi .
  • Jawaharlal Nehru .
  • Rabindranath Tagore .
  • None of these .
Consider the following three statements.
A. Social divisions take place when social differences overlap.
B. It is possible that a person can have multiple identities.
C. Social divisions exist in only big countries like India.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
  • A, B and C
  • A and B
  • B and C
  • Only C
In dealing with social divisions which one of the following statements is NOT correct about democracy?
  • Due to political competition in a democracy, social divisions get reflected in politics.
  • In a democracy, it is possible for communities to voice their grievances in a peaceful manner.
  • Democracy is the best way to accommodate social diversity.
  • Democracy always leads to disintegration of society on the basis of social divisions.
Arrange the following statements in a logical sequence and select the right answers by using the code given below.
A. But all political expression of social divisions need not be always dangerous.
B. Social divisions of one kind or the other exist in most countries.
C. Parties try to win political support by appealing to social divisions.
D. Some social differences may result in social divisions.
  • D, B, C, A
  • D, B, A, C
  • D, A, C, B
  • A, B, C, D
Among the following, which country suffered disintegration due to political fights on the basis of religious and ethnic identities?
  • Belgium
  • India
  • Yugoslavia
  • Netherlands
Which one of the following statements is incorrect in the context of democracy?
  • The British colonies in North America declared themselves independent in $$1776$$.
  • USA adopted a democratic Constitution in $$1787$$.
  • Many countries in Europe gave right to vote to any propertied people.
  • In the United States of America, all the citizens including the Blacks were given right to vote from the beginning.
Choose the name of two countries which have overlapping differences.
  • India-between Dalits and Upper caste; USA - between Blacks and White.
  • Pakistan-between Strong and Weak; Sri Lanka-Tamil and Sinhalese.
  • India-between Blacks and White; USA-between Dalits and Upper caste.
  • None of these
Which of the following sentences is not true?
  • Democracy involves competition among various political parties.
  • Their competition tends to unite the country if they compete in terms of existing social divisions.
  • Social divisions change into political divisions and lead to conflict, violence etc.
  • It can even lead to disintegration of the country.
The Protestants were represented by the _____.
  • Nationalists
  • Communists
  • Maoists
  • Unionists
State whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
Men without property have no right to vote in the country like USA.
  • True
  • False
Which community in Northern Ireland wanted to remain within UK?
  • Catholics
  • Protestants
  • Muslims
  • None of the above
Choose the correct option to complete the statements given below:
American women got the right to vote in the year _______.
  • 1928
  • 1925
  • 1920
  • 1919
______ involves competition among various political parties.
  • Democracy
  • Dictatorship
  • Monarchy
  • Bureaucracy
Which one of the following is the representative political party of the Catholics in Northern Ireland?
  • Nationalist Party
  • Unionist
  • Democratic Party
  • Labour Party
The United Kingdom faced the problem of social division due to _________________.
  • language diversities.
  • religious division in Ireland.
  • cultural diversities.
  • political alliances.
The silver medalist, white Australian athlete, Peter Norman, wore a human rights badge on his shirt during the medal ceremony of Mexico Olympics ________________.
  • to represent black poverty
  • to support civil rights movement
  • to show his support to the Afro- American athletes
  • to show his anger for IOA
The Black Power Movement emerged in ___________.
  • 1964
  • 1965
  • 1966
  • 1962
Which of the following features does not help the Indian constitution in becoming unitary in character ?
  • Division of power
  • Single citizenship
  • Single election commission
  • Residuary powers with the centre
What does the "Civil Rights Movement of USA" signify?
  • A movement against the discrimination
  • A reform movement for the Civil Rights of the citizens
  • A reform movement against social discriminations of Afro-Americans
  • None of the above
How is overlapping different from cross cutting?
  • In respect of economic condition
  • In respect of domestic or foreign origin
  • Overlapping is related to the Blacks whereas cross cutting to the whites
  • Overlapping may create deep social divisions and tensions whereas cross cutting is easier to accommodate
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