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GR9 POL CHAPT 1 AST 2

The document is an assessment for Grade 9 students on the topic of democracy, prepared by Ms. Shalini G and reviewed by Mr. Jojo Martin C M. It includes assertion and reasoning questions that evaluate students' understanding of democratic principles and features. Students are required to choose the correct option based on the relationship between the assertions and reasons provided.

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GR9 POL CHAPT 1 AST 2

The document is an assessment for Grade 9 students on the topic of democracy, prepared by Ms. Shalini G and reviewed by Mr. Jojo Martin C M. It includes assertion and reasoning questions that evaluate students' understanding of democratic principles and features. Students are required to choose the correct option based on the relationship between the assertions and reasons provided.

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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCE

Grade: 9 Date: 21st April to 27th April 2025


Prepared by: Ms.Shalini.G
Reviewed by: Mr.Jojo Martin C M

Chapter 1

What is Democracy? Why Democracy?

ASSESSMENT:

ASSERTION AND REASONING:

In the questions given below, there are two Statements marked as Assertion (A) and
Reason (R). Read the Statements and Choose the correct option: Options are:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong.
(D) (A) is wrong but (R) is correct.

Q.1. Assertion: Democracy is a form of government in which the power is vested in a


few individuals.
Reason: Democracy is a form of government in which the power is vested in the hands
of the people.

Q.2. Assertion: Free and fair elections are an essential feature of democracy.
Reason: Elections ensure that the people can choose their representatives and hold
them accountable.

Q.3. Assertion: Democracy is not just about government of the people but also about
government for the people. Reason: Democracy ensures that the government is
responsive to the needs and aspirations of the people.

Q.4. Assertion: Democracy is a perfect form of government.


Reason: Democracy ensures that all citizens are treated equally and have equal
opportunities

Q.5. Assertion: Democracy is a western concept that cannot be applied in non-western


societies.
Reason: Democracy is based on universal values such as freedom, equality, and justice
that are applicable to all societies

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