Online Test of Chapter 1 Democracy in the Contemporary World Test 2 Civics (Social Science S.St)| Class 9th
1. Ghana gained independence from whom?
(i) French
(ii) Dutch
(iii) Britain
(iv) Russia
2. By 2005, about how many countries were holding multi-party elections in the world?
(i) 120
(ii) 140
(iii) 160
(iv) 180
3. When did democratic rule end in Myanmar?
(i) 1960
(ii) 1961
(iii) 1962
(iv) 1963
4. How many members does the Security Council consist of ?
(i) 5
(ii) 10
(iii) 15
(iv) 20
5. Which party ruled Iraq since 1968?
(i) Arab Baa’th Party
(ii) Arab United Baa’th Party
(iii) Arab Socialist Baa’th Party
(iv) None of the above
6. Who said that US was on Iraq was illegal?
(i) General Jaruzelski
(ii) General Kofi Annan
(iii) General Pinochet
(iv) None of the Above
7. According to 2012, how many member states are there in the International Monetary Fund?
(i) 173
(ii) 178
(iii) 198
(iv) 188
8. According to 2012, What is the total number of members in the UN General Assembly?
(i) 183
(ii) 190
(iii) 193
(iv) 203
9. Which of the following countries was the first to give universal adult suffrage?
(i) UK
(ii) New Zealand
(iii) Australia
(iv) USA
10. Which organ of the United Nations is responsible for maintaining peace and security among countries?
(i) General Assembly
(ii) World Bank
(iii) IMF
(iv) UN Security Council
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Ghana gained independence from whom?
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Ghana used to be a British colony named Gold Coast. It became independent in 1957. It was among the first countries in Africa to gain independence.
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Ghana used to be a British colony named Gold Coast. It became independent in 1957. It was among the first countries in Africa to gain independence.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
By 2005, about how many countries were holding multi-party elections in the world?
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By 2005, about 140 countries were holding multi-party elections. This number was higher than ever before. More than 80 previously non-democratic countries have made significant advances towards democracy since 1980.
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By 2005, about 140 countries were holding multi-party elections. This number was higher than ever before. More than 80 previously non-democratic countries have made significant advances towards democracy since 1980.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
When did democratic rule end in Myanmar?
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Myanmar gained freedom from colonial rule in 1948 and became a democracy. But the democratic rule ended in 1962 with a military coup. In 1990 elections were held for the first time after almost 30 years.
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Myanmar gained freedom from colonial rule in 1948 and became a democracy. But the democratic rule ended in 1962 with a military coup. In 1990 elections were held for the first time after almost 30 years.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
How many members does the Security Council consist of ?
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The fifteen-member Security Council of the UN takes such crucial decisions. The Council has five permanent members – US, Russia, UK, France and China. Ten other members are elected by the General Assembly for two-year terms. The real power is with five permanent members.
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The fifteen-member Security Council of the UN takes such crucial decisions. The Council has five permanent members – US, Russia, UK, France and China. Ten other members are elected by the General Assembly for two-year terms. The real power is with five permanent members.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Which party ruled Iraq since 1968?
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Iraq became independent from British rule in 1932. Three decades later there were a series of coups by military officers. Since 1968, it was ruled by Arab Socialist Ba’th Party. Saddam Hussein, a leading Ba’th party leader, played a key role in the 1968 coup that brought the party to power.
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Iraq became independent from British rule in 1932. Three decades later there were a series of coups by military officers. Since 1968, it was ruled by Arab Socialist Ba’th Party. Saddam Hussein, a leading Ba’th party leader, played a key role in the 1968 coup that brought the party to power.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Who said that US was on Iraq was illegal?
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The war against Iraq was not authorised by the UN Security Council. Kofi Annan, the UN Secretary General, said that the US war on Iraq was illegal.
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The war against Iraq was not authorised by the UN Security Council. Kofi Annan, the UN Secretary General, said that the US war on Iraq was illegal.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
According to 2012, how many member states are there in the International Monetary Fund?
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International Monetary Fund (IMF) is one of the biggest moneylenders for any country in the world. Its 188 member states (as on 1 September 2012) do not have equal voting rights. The vote of each country is weighed by how much money it has contributed to the IMF.
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International Monetary Fund (IMF) is one of the biggest moneylenders for any country in the world. Its 188 member states (as on 1 September 2012) do not have equal voting rights. The vote of each country is weighed by how much money it has contributed to the IMF.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
According to 2012, What is the total number of members in the UN General Assembly?
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There are total 193 member states (as on 1 September 2012) of the UN. Every one member states of the UN has one vote in the UN General Assembly. It meets in regular yearly sessions under a president elected from among the representatives of the member countries.
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There are total 193 member states (as on 1 September 2012) of the UN. Every one member states of the UN has one vote in the UN General Assembly. It meets in regular yearly sessions under a president elected from among the representatives of the member countries.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Which of the following countries was the first to give universal adult suffrage ?
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By 1900, New Zealand was the only country where every adult had voting right.
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By 1900, New Zealand was the only country where every adult had voting right.
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Question 10 of 10
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Which organ of the United Nations is responsible for maintaining peace and security among countries?
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The UN Security Council, an organ of the UN, is responsible for maintaining peace and security among countries. It can put together an international army and take action against the wrongdoer.
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The UN Security Council, an organ of the UN, is responsible for maintaining peace and security among countries. It can put together an international army and take action against the wrongdoer.