Question 3 - MCQ Questions - 1 Mark - Chapter 1 Class 9 Political Science - What Is Democracy? Why Democracy - Political Science

Last updated at July 13, 2026 by Teachoo

When students are allowed to speak in class, what kind of a situation is it?

(a) Monarchy

(b) Anarchy

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(d) Authoritarian

Answer:

So, the correct answer is (c)-Democratic

Democracy is a form of government in which the people elect rulers and citizens have the freedom of speech, expression, and thought.

Let’s check all the options

(a) Monarchy - It is a form of government with a monarch at the head and there’s no freedom of speech and expression for the citizens. So, this is incorrect.
(b) Anarchy- the absence of government and absolute freedom of the individual, regarded as a political ideal but it can lead to various conflicts. So, this is incorrect.
(c) Democratic- it is a form of government in which the people elect rulers and have the freedom to express views and criticize the government. So, this is correct.
(d) Authoritarian- it is a form of favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom and there’s no freedom of speech and expression for the citizens. So, this is incorrect.

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