Popular Struggles and Movements Quiz - CBSE Class 9 Social Science

Free practice quiz: Popular Struggles and Movements (CBSE Class 9 Social Science). 19 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

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1. Which event marked the beginning of popular struggles and movements in Nepal?

   1. King Gyanendra's takeover of the government
   2. Nepal joining the United Nations
   3. An earthquake in Kathmandu
   4. The signing of the Treaty of Sugauli
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   Answer: A. King Gyanendra's takeover of the government

   King Gyanendra's takeover of the government in 2005 marked the beginning of popular movements in Nepal, leading to the restoration of democracy.

2. How did the people of Bolivia respond to the privatization of water?

   1. They accepted the change without protest
   2. They moved to other cities
   3. They organized widespread protests
   4. They increased their water usage
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   Answer: C. They organized widespread protests

   In Bolivia, the privatization of water led to widespread protests as people demanded that water should not be a private commodity.

3. In the context of Bolivia, what is "Cochabamba" known for?

   1. A famous tourist destination
   2. The location of a major conflict over water privatization
   3. A hub for Bolivia's oil industry
   4. The capital city of Bolivia
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   Answer: B. The location of a major conflict over water privatization

   Cochabamba is known for being the center of conflict over water privatization in Bolivia.

4. Which year saw the significant protests in Bolivia known as the 'Water War'?

   1. 2000
   2. 1995
   3. 2010
   4. 1982
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   Answer: A. 2000

   The 'Water War' protests in Bolivia took place in the year 2000, triggered by the privatization of water in Cochabamba.

5. Which factor was crucial in the success of the Bolivian water war?

   1. Support from the military
   2. Unified public protest
   3. International sanctions
   4. Large financial backing
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   Answer: B. Unified public protest

   The unified and sustained public protest was crucial in the success of the Bolivian water war, forcing the government to renationalize water resources.

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