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Social Science Democracy Class 9 (Understanding Society India and Beyond) Assertion and Reason Questions

Question 1 of 7
Question 1 of 7

Assertion (A): Media is described as safeguarding the voices of ordinary citizens in a democracy.

Reason (R): Media carries the concerns of ordinary citizens to those in power, so even people holding no official position get heard.

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Question 2 of 7

Assertion (A): The 1977 general elections demonstrated the underlying strength of Indian democracy, even after the Emergency.

Reason (R): Voters used the ballot to defeat the ruling government after Fundamental Rights had been suspended and the press censored during the Emergency.

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Question 3 of 7

Assertion (A): The strength of a democracy depends on more than just its institutions and laws.

Reason (R): The chapter concludes that democracy's strength ultimately depends on informed and responsible citizens who actively participate in shaping their society.

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Question 4 of 7

Assertion (A): The Rule of Law is essential even in a democracy where elections are regularly held.

Reason (R): The chapter states that a government could win an election and then act as it liked, so the Rule of Law is what keeps power inside limits between elections.

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Question 5 of 7

Assertion (A): Democratic values such as consultation and consensus have deep roots in India's intellectual and cultural traditions.

Reason (R): The Rig Veda's Aikyamatya Suktam verse stresses collective thinking, shared discussion and unity of purpose.

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Question 6 of 7

Assertion (A): A citizen's vote is only as reliable as the information the citizen has access to.

Reason (R): The chapter states that a voter decides using what they know, and if what they know is false, the decision made is also false.

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Question 7 of 7

Assertion (A): Public Interest Litigation helps ensure access to justice for people who cannot approach a court themselves.

Reason (R): Under PIL, a citizen or group can bring a case to court on behalf of others, such as an entire village affected by a polluted water source.

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