MCQ Ch 4 Governance and Public Policy Class 9 Social Science

1. What is governance in a democratic system?

The process of conducting elections only

The process of making, implementing, and monitoring decisions for public welfare

The process of collecting taxes only

The process of appointing government employees

Question 1 of 20

2. Which of the following best describes a government?

A group of voluntary organisations

A collection of private companies

Institutions that exercise political authority

A group of citizens working independently

Question 2 of 20

3. What is the primary difference between government and governance?

Government refers to institutions, while governance refers to the process of governing.

Government involves citizens, while governance excludes them.

Government makes no decisions, while governance makes all laws.

Government and governance have exactly the same meaning.

Question 3 of 20

4. Which of the following is a key principle of democratic governance?

Secrecy in all public decisions

Exclusion of citizens from decision-making

Unlimited authority without responsibility

Transparency and accountability

Question 4 of 20

5. Which three institutions are included in the structure of government?

Schools, hospitals, and markets

Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary

Media, private companies, and families

Civil society, research centres, and sports clubs

Question 5 of 20

6. What does people-centric governance primarily focus on?

Increasing the authority of officials without restrictions

Promoting the interests of a few powerful individuals

Addressing people's needs and promoting their welfare

Reducing public participation in government activities

Question 6 of 20

7. During heavy rainfall, which department is responsible for repairing damaged roads?

Public Works Department

School Education Department

Health Department

Election Commission

Question 7 of 20

8. Why is coordination among government departments important during a crisis?

It allows each department to avoid its responsibilities.

It prevents citizens from reporting problems.

It ensures that only one institution makes every decision.

It helps different institutions work together to solve public problems effectively.

Question 8 of 20

9. Which of the following is an example of citizen participation during heavy rainfall?

Ignoring flooded streets

Volunteering to help vulnerable neighbours and reporting flooded areas

Preventing emergency workers from reaching affected places

Refusing to share information about dangerous conditions

Question 9 of 20

10. What is the main purpose of good governance?

To concentrate power in a few hands

To reduce access to public services

To ensure that institutions serve people effectively and responsibly

To prevent citizens from questioning public decisions

Question 10 of 20

11. Which historical development significantly influenced the structure of governance in modern India?

The disappearance of all institutions after Independence

The complete absence of historical traditions

The replacement of every institution immediately after Independence

The legacy of colonial rule and the adaptation of institutions after Independence

Question 11 of 20

12. In which year did India gain Independence?

1947

1950

1942

1935

Question 12 of 20

13. What is the national motto of India?

Yato Dharmastato Jayaḥ

Satyamev Jayate

Heaven's Light, Our Guide

Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan

Question 13 of 20

14. What does the motto of the Supreme Court of India, “Yato Dharmastato Jayaḥ,” mean?

Knowledge is the greatest power.

Truth alone triumphs.

Where there is Dharma, there is victory.

Service is the highest duty.

Question 14 of 20

15. Which ancient Indian text is associated with the statement that the happiness and interests of the ruler lie in the happiness and interests of the people?

Arthaśhāstra

Rāmcharitamānas

Muṇḍaka Upaniṣhad

Ṛigveda

Question 15 of 20

16. What does Rājadharma refer to?

The right of rulers to act without restrictions

The collection of taxes from merchants only

The separation of citizens from public life

The duty of an ideal king to uphold Dharma and protect the people

Question 16 of 20

17. Which ideal model of governance did Mahatma Gandhi envision as Rām Rājya?

A system based entirely on military authority

A model rooted in probity, transparency, compassion, and public welfare

A system in which citizens have no role

A model focused only on economic growth

Question 17 of 20

18. Which ancient Indian institutions are mentioned in the Ṛigveda as places where governance and public welfare were discussed?

Legislature and Judiciary

Municipal Corporation and Panchayat

Sabhā and Samiti

Parliament and Cabinet

Question 18 of 20

19. Which of the following is a feature of good governance?

Accountability

Unrestricted misuse of public funds

Unequal treatment before the law

Deliberate concealment of public decisions

Question 19 of 20

20. What does transparency mean in governance?

Allowing officials to make secret decisions in every situation

Keeping public information inaccessible to citizens

Avoiding explanations for government actions

Keeping government decisions open and accessible

Question 20 of 20

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