CBSE - Democracy and Diversity

1 Democracy and Diversity Dealing with social divisions, which one of the following statements is not correct about democracy?
(1) Democracy is the best way to accommodate social diversity.


(2) Democracy always leads to disintegration of society on the basis of social divisions.
(3) In a democracy, it is possible for communities to voice their grievances in a peaceful manner.
(4) Due to political competition in a democracy, social divisions get reflected in politics.

2 Democracy and Diversity Name the prominent religious group in Northern Ireland and the Netherlands.
(1) Judaism
(2) Christianity
(3) Islam
(4) None of the above

3 Democracy and Diversity When did the Civil Rights Movement take place in USA?
(1) 1953-1958
(2) 1954-1968
(3) 1960-1978
(4) 1946-1968

4 Democracy and Diversity When did the Nationalists and the UK government arrive at an agreement?
(1) 1992
(2) 1995
(3) 1998
(4) 1999

5 Democracy and Diversity Which of these statements is correct?
(1) The assertion of social diversities in a country need not be seen as a source of danger.
(2) Politicalexpression of social divisions is very normal.
(3) It allows disadvantaged groups to express their grievances.
(4) All the above.

6 Democracy and Diversity Which of these sentences is correct in relation to Yugoslavia?
(1) There was political competition along religious and ethnic lines.
(2) This led to the disintegration of Yugoslavia.
(3) As a result, six independent countries have come to be set up.
(4) All the above.

7 Democracy and Diversity What was special about the 1968 Olympics held at Mexico City?
(1) All the Gold Medals went to US athletes
(2) Protest by African-American athletes against the racial discrimination of African-Americans
(3) Mexico City supported the demand
(4) US government announced the end of racism

8 Democracy and Diversity Which of these is incorrect about the Catholic Christians of Northern Ireland?
(1) They are likely to be poor.
(2) They may have suffered a history of discrimination.
(3) Catholics have lived peacefully with Protestants.
(4) All the above.

9 Democracy and Diversity How did the San Jose State University honour Tommie Smith and Carlos?
(1) By giving them bravery awards
(2) By installing their statues in the University campus
(3) By starting a sports organisation in their name
(4) By giving them jobs

10 Democracy and Diversity A majority of Belgians feel that they are as much Belgians as they are Dutch or German- speaking.What does it mean?
(1) They have lost their individual identity.
(2) This helps them to stay together.
(3) They are not happy with this arrangement.
(4) None of the above.