Worksheet – Chapter 6: The State, the Government, and You
A. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Which of the following is NOT a feature of a state?
a) Government
b) Sovereignty
c) Election
d) Permanent population
Which pillar of government makes laws?
a) Executive
b) Judiciary
c) Legislature
d) Bureaucracy
Democracy means:
a) Rule by a king
b) Rule by military
c) Rule by people
d) Rule by judges
Which of the following is part of the Permanent Executive?
a) Prime Minister
b) Ministers
c) IAS officers
d) President
Which body checks whether laws are constitutional?
a) Legislature
b) Judiciary
c) Executive
d) Parliament
India has ______ levels of government.
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four
RTI stands for:
a) Right to Information
b) Right to Inquiry
c) Rule to Information
d) Right to India
Panchayats belong to which level of government?
a) Union Government
b) State Government
c) Local Government
d) Judiciary
B. Fill in the Blanks
- A government makes and __________ laws.
- Democracy means rule by the __________.
- The __________ implements laws made by the legislature.
- IAS officers are part of the __________ executive.
- The __________ protects citizens' rights.
- The President of India is elected, therefore India is a __________.
- The third level of government includes __________ and municipalities.
- Sharing power among different levels is called __________.
C. Match the Following
Column A Column B
1. Legislature a. Settles disputes
2. Judiciary b. Makes laws
3. Executive c. Implements laws
4. RTI d. Information from government
5. Panchayat e. Village local government
D. True / False
- The state changes after every election. _________
- Government is a part of the state. _________
- The judiciary protects citizens' rights. _________
- Parliament can make laws against Fundamental Rights. _________
- India is both a democracy and a republic. _________
- Bureaucrats are elected by citizens. _________
- Local governments solve local problems. _________
- Decentralisation means sharing powers. _________
E. Very Short Answer Questions
- What is a state?
- What is democracy?
- Name the three pillars of government.
- What is RTI?
- What is decentralisation?
F. Short Answer Questions
- Differentiate between a state and a government.
- Why are democracy and republic used together for India?
- Write any three functions of government.
- Explain the role of bureaucracy.
- Why is judiciary important in a democracy?
G. Long Answer Questions
- Explain the three pillars of government and their functions.
- Describe the role of the executive in India.
- Explain why decentralisation is important in India.
- How can citizens help the government work better?
H. Case Study Questions
Case Study – 1
Rahul noticed that the roads in his locality had many potholes and streetlights were not working properly. He and his parents submitted a complaint to the local municipal office. After a few days, workers repaired the roads and fixed the lights. Rahul understood that different levels of government solve different problems.
Questions:
- Which level of government solved Rahul’s problem?
- Name two local government institutions.
- Why are local governments important?
- What problem was solved in Rahul’s area?
- What does this show about decentralisation?
Case Study – 2
During elections, citizens vote to choose leaders who form the government. These leaders make decisions and create policies for the country. However, they cannot misuse power because the Constitution and judiciary act as checks on them.
Questions:
- What type of system is described here?
- Who chooses the government?
- Which institution checks misuse of power?
- What is the role of the Constitution?
- Why is accountability important?
Case Study – 3
Ananya wanted to know how government funds were being used for a road construction project in her area. Her teacher suggested using the Right to Information Act. Through this law, citizens can ask questions and get information from the government.
Questions:
- What does RTI stand for?
- Why did Ananya use RTI?
- What does RTI promote?
- Who can use RTI?
- Why is transparency important in government?
- c) Election
- c) Legislature
- c) Rule by people
- c) IAS officers
- b) Judiciary
- c) Three
- a) Right to Information
- c) Local Government
- A government makes and enforces laws.
- Democracy means rule by the people.
- The Executive implements laws made by the legislature.
- IAS officers are part of the Permanent executive.
- The Judiciary protects citizens' rights.
- The President of India is elected, therefore India is a Republic.
- The third level of government includes Panchayats and municipalities.
- Sharing power among different levels is called Decentralisation.
- The state changes after every election. → False
- Government is a part of the state. → True
- The judiciary protects citizens' rights. → True
- Parliament can make laws against Fundamental Rights. → False
- India is both a democracy and a republic. → True
- Bureaucrats are elected by citizens. → False
- Local governments solve local problems. → True
- Decentralisation means sharing powers. → True
- Local Government solved Rahul’s problem.
- Panchayats and Municipalities
- Local governments solve problems close to people quickly.
- Road repairs and fixing streetlights.
- It shows that local issues are solved at the local level.
- Democracy
- Citizens/People choose the government.
- Judiciary
- The Constitution limits power and protects rights.
- Accountability prevents misuse of power.
- RTI stands for Right to Information.
- She wanted information about road construction funds.
- RTI promotes transparency and accountability.
- Citizens of India can use RTI.
- Transparency reduces corruption and builds trust in government.
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