GRADE -9 :CIVICS|TOPIC:DEMOCRACY( WORKSHEETS)
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DAV Centenary Public School, Ukkunagaram, Visakhapatnam
Class 9 — Social Science (Civics)
Chapter 6: Democracy
Session 2026–27 • Worksheets 1–5 • Competency-Based Questions
| Student Name | Roll No. | ||
| Class / Section | Date |
Instructions for students
- This booklet contains 5 worksheets on Chapter 6: Democracy, each worth 15 marks.
- All questions are competency-based — read each item carefully before answering.
- Write answers in the space provided. For MCQs, circle or tick the correct option.
- Answer keys are provided separately to your teacher/parent.
Worksheet 1
A. Fill in the Blanks2 M
1. is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people.
2. In India, every citizen who has completed years of age has the right to vote.
B. Match the Following2 M
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Free and Fair Elections | a. Officials are answerable to the people for their actions |
| 2. Accountability | b. People choose their leaders without fraud or force |
C. Multiple Choice Questions2 M
1. Which of the following is a key feature of democracy?
2. In a democracy, who has the right to choose the government?
D. Very Short Answer (in your own words)5 M
1. What is democracy? Mention one democratic value it upholds, and briefly explain why that value matters.
E. Short Answer (application-based)4 M
1. State any two features of democracy. For each feature, give one real-life example of how it operates in India.
Worksheet 2
A. Fill in the Blanks3 M
1. The value of means citizens can express opinions and choose their way of life without unnecessary interference.
2. refers to a sense of brotherhood and unity among all citizens.
3. In a democracy, the government must remain to the people for its actions.
B. True or False2 M
1. In a democracy, all power rests permanently with one leader for life. ( )
2. Free and fair elections are a basic requirement of democracy. ( )
C. Match the Following4 M
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Liberty | a. Same rights for everyone |
| 2. Equality | b. Same rights for everyone (see above) |
| 3. Fraternity | c. Freedom of thought and action |
| 4. Justice | d. A sense of brotherhood among citizens |
(Options: a. Same rights for everyone b. Freedom of thought and action c. Sense of brotherhood d. Fair treatment for all — match each number to the correct letter.)
D. One-Word Answers2 M
1. The system that gives all adult citizens the right to vote, regardless of caste, religion, gender or wealth, is called ____________.
2. The value that allows citizens to express opinions, choose leaders and live without unnecessary interference is called ____________.
E. Short Answer4 M
1. What do you understand by "free and fair elections"? Why are they important for a healthy democracy?
Worksheet 3
A. Multiple Choice Questions2 M
1. In which type of democracy do people govern directly, without elected representatives?
2. Which country is well known for practising elements of direct democracy through local assemblies and referendums?
B. Match the Following (country ↔ system of government)4 M
| Country | System of Government |
|---|---|
| 1. India | |
| 2. Switzerland | |
| 3. USA | |
| 4. China |
(Choose from: Representative Democracy • Direct Democracy • Presidential Democracy • One-Party State)
C. Identify the Concept2 M
1. "Elected representatives make laws and govern on behalf of the people." — Identify this type of democracy.
2. "Citizens themselves take part directly in decision-making, as seen in some Swiss cantons." — Identify this type of democracy.
D. Fill in the Blanks2 M
1. In a democracy, people elect representatives to govern on their behalf.
2. In a democracy, people directly take part in decision-making.
E. Short Answer5 M
1. Define representative democracy in your own words. Also name one country that practises direct democracy.
Worksheet 4
A. Fill in the Blanks2 M
1. In a democracy, every citizen above 18 years has the right to .
2. The Right to Information (RTI) Act was passed in India in the year .
B. True or False2 M
1. Universal Adult Franchise means all adult citizens have equal voting rights. ( )
2. Women in India were allowed to vote only after 1990. ( )
C. Match the Following4 M
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Rule of Law | a. Equal voting rights for all adults |
| 2. RTI Act | b. Everyone is equal before the law |
| 3. Universal Adult Franchise | c. Right to seek information from the government |
| 4. Accountability | d. Government is answerable to the citizens |
D. One-Word Answers2 M
1. The principle that no one is above the law and all are equal before it is called ____________.
2. ____________ is the Act that allows citizens to seek information from government departments.
E. Short Answer5 M
1. Explain how Universal Adult Franchise and greater women's participation help strengthen democracy.
Worksheet 5
A. Fill in the Blanks2 M
1. False or misleading information spread to confuse people is called .
2. The National Emergency in India was declared in the year .
B. True or False2 M
1. Fake news can mislead citizens and weaken democratic decision-making. ( )
2. Civic duties are optional and have no effect on democracy. ( )
C. Match the Following4 M
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Fake News | a. Responsibility of every citizen |
| 2. Emergency (1975) | b. False, misleading information |
| 3. Civic Duty | c. Right and duty of every eligible citizen |
| 4. Voting | d. Period of suspended civil liberties / centralised rule |
D. HOTS (Higher Order Thinking)3 M
1. How does fake news affect democratic decision-making? Explain briefly.
2. What happens to a democracy when citizens ignore their civic duties?
E. Value-Based Question4 M
1. As a responsible citizen, list any five values or duties you should practise to strengthen democracy.
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