MCQ Chapter 5 Political Science Class 11 Maharashtra Board Concept of Representation 1. What term describes Members of Parliament or State Assembly in a democracy?AdministratorsGovernorsMonarchsRepresentativesQuestion 1 of 202. What defines an indirect democracy?Monarchs rule with absolute powerOnly elites governPeople elect individuals to govern for themPeople govern themselves directlyQuestion 2 of 203. What is another term for indirect democracies?Direct DemocraciesAbsolute MonarchiesAuthoritarian RegimesRepresentative DemocraciesQuestion 3 of 204. Which ancient city-state practiced direct democracy?CarthageSpartaAthensRomeQuestion 4 of 205. Why were direct democracies feasible in ancient times?Advanced technology aided votingMonarchs permitted participationLarge populations simplified governanceLimited area and small populationQuestion 5 of 206. What is the government called where representatives are accountable to the people?OligarchyResponsible GovernmentDivine RuleAbsolute MonarchyQuestion 6 of 207. What was the Divine Right of Kings based on?Kings shared power with assembliesKings were elected by peopleKings claimed authority from GodKings were chosen by noblesQuestion 7 of 208. Why did medieval monarchs convene representative assemblies?To appoint new kingsTo abolish their ruleTo seek approval for taxationTo share absolute powerQuestion 8 of 209. Which is one of the oldest representative assemblies mentioned?French ParliamentHouse of LordsHouse of CommonsSenate of RomeQuestion 9 of 2010. Which conflict advanced the UK towards a Constitutional Monarchy?American RevolutionFrench RevolutionEnglish Civil WarRussian RevolutionQuestion 10 of 2011. What led to France becoming a Republic in the 19th century?American Civil WarIndian RebellionEnglish Civil WarFrench RevolutionQuestion 11 of 2012. What does political representation involve?Monarchs ruling for GodMilitary leaders governingElected officials advocating people’s demandsAppointed officials managing taxesQuestion 12 of 2013. From where did political representation spread in the 19th century?AfricaSouth AmericaAsiaEuropeQuestion 13 of 2014. What 1857 event prompted British inclusion of Indians in decision-making?American IndependenceFrench RevolutionIndian RebellionEnglish Civil WarQuestion 14 of 2015. How were Indian members appointed to legislative councils in 1861?Chosen by political partiesElected by the peopleSelected by monarchsNominated by the BritishQuestion 15 of 2016. Which act created predominantly elected provincial legislatures in India?Morley-Minto ReformsIndian Councils Act, 1892Government of India Act, 1935Indian Councils Act, 1861Question 16 of 2017. When did India adopt a democratic republic system?1971193518611950Question 17 of 2018. Which method lets people choose their governors?AppointedNon-officialElectoralNon-electoralQuestion 18 of 2019. Which method involves appointing government officials?ElectoralNon-officialNon-electoralProportionalQuestion 19 of 2020. How does civil society contribute to representation?Proportional methodNon-official methodElectoral methodNon-electoral methodQuestion 20 of 20 Loading...
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