AI-generated practice question — model-generated for extra practice, not a previous-year CBSE board question.
A plebiscite is a direct vote by which all the people of a region are asked to accept or reject a proposal.
Source: Chapter 1, New Words
The definition is given verbatim in the "New Words" box in the source passage. In a 1-mark answer, reproduce this definition exactly — examiners expect the precise textbook wording. No extra detail is needed.