Class 6 Social Science Chapter 10 Grassroots Democracy–Part 1 Governance

Which two houses constitute the national legislature in India?

Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

In India, most states have a unicameral legislature, but a few have bicameral legislatures. Which of the following best explains the implication of having a bicameral state legislature compared to a unicameral one?

Enhanced scrutiny of bills

What is the title given to elected representatives at the State level in India?

Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA)

What is the primary purpose of governance in a society?

To maintain order and harmony through rules

What would happen if no one followed traffic rules on the road?

Chaos and accidents would increase

How does the separation of powers contribute to checks and balances in governance?

By allowing each branch to monitor and restrict the others' powers

Why do societies need a government?

To maintain order and implement laws

Why is governance necessary in society?

To prevent disorder and ensure smooth societal functioning

What is the term used to describe keeping the three organs of government separate to provide checks and balances?

Separation of Powers

What does grassroots democracy primarily aim to achieve at the local level?

Direct involvement of citizens in policy-making

What does grassroots democracy emphasize?

Participation of ordinary citizens in governance

Who serves as the executive head of the Central Government in India?

Prime Minister of India

At how many levels does the Indian government function?

Three levels (local, State, and national)

In India, citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf. What type of democracy is this called?

Representative democracy

Which of the following describes the “separation of powers” in government?

Dividing government into legislature, executive, and judiciary

How does the judiciary act as a check on the executive branch?

By reviewing and potentially overturning unfair executive decisions

In a class of 30 students, a decision is being taken on whether to go for a field trip to a museum or a science park. Each student directly votes for their preferred option. The museum receives 18 votes while the science park gets 12 votes. What type of democracy does this scenario represent?

Direct democracy

Which of the following best describes India’s form of democracy?

Representative democracy

In a scenario where the executive branch passes an order to block all social media platforms indefinitely without legislative approval, which organ of government has the authority to review and potentially overturn this decision based on constitutional validity?

The judiciary, as it reviews executive actions for constitutional validity.

Which organ of government is responsible for implementing laws during a crisis like COVID-19 pandemic?

Executive

What is a key responsibility of the State Government in India?

Ensuring law and order in a state

What is the motto of the Government of India?

Satyameva Jayate

During a severe drought affecting multiple states, which level of government would primarily coordinate with foreign nations for international aid while ensuring the implementation of relief measures through state machinery?

Prime Minister's Office along with concerned ministries

What is the meaning of governance?

Process of taking decisions and organizing society with rules

What is one of the primary roles of MLAs and MPs in a democracy?

Passing laws and addressing public issues

How does voting help in making decisions in a democratic setup like a classroom?

It gives everyone an equal say in the final decision

Why might breaking a school rule result in detention, while breaking a law like theft leads to imprisonment?

The consequences align with the seriousness and societal impact of the violation.

Which of the following best describes the primary role of local governments in India’s three-tier system?

Addressing village-level sanitation and water supply

In a parliamentary democracy, if the judiciary starts making laws directly without any legislative involvement, which principle is being violated?

Violation of Separation of Powers

Which of the following is an example of direct democracy as per the syllabus?

A class voting to decide a picnic location by raising hands \citizens electing MPs to discuss laws in assemblies

Which of the following best describes grassroots democracy?

A system encouraging participation of ordinary citizens in local decision-making.

What is the primary role of the judiciary in a government system?

To interpret laws and ensure justice

Why is the separation of powers important in a democratic government?

To prevent misuse of power through checks and balances

Which of the following scenarios represents a direct democracy?

Raising hands to choose a picnic spot

What distinguishes grassroots democracy from representative democracy at the national level?

Grassroots democracy emphasizes local participation while representative democracy relies on elected officials.

Which of the following responsibilities is primarily handled by the Central Government in India?

Defence

Which of the following is a key function of the executive branch?

Defending the country
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