Test 10-Grassroots Democracy–Part 1: Governance-Class 6-SSt

Class 6 Social Science Test

Chapter: Grassroots Democracy – Part 1: Governance

(Total Marks: 25)

Instructions:

• All questions are compulsory.

• Answer neatly and to the point.

• Marks are assigned as per question type.

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Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) [1 × 5 = 5 Marks]

Choose the correct option:

1. What is the meaning of governance?
a) Building roads and bridges
b) Managing and making decisions for a community or country
c) Only passing laws
d) Only punishing criminals

2. Who ensures that laws are followed in a country?
a) The judiciary
b) The executive
c) The legislature
d) The citizens

3. Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
a) Judiciary
b) Executive
c) Legislature
d) Local Government

4. What is the term for the system where people elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf?
a) Direct democracy
b) Representative democracy
c) Autocracy
d) Monarchy

5. Who is the head of the Indian government at the national level?
a) Chief Minister
b) Governor
c) Prime Minister
d) Mayor

Section B: Very Short Answer Questions (1 Mark Each) [1 × 5 = 5 Marks]

6. What are the three organs of government?

7. Define the term ‘Democracy’.

8. Name one function of the judiciary.

9. Who is the nominal head of the Indian government?

10. Why do we need a government?

Section C: Short Answer Questions (2 Marks Each) [2 × 2 = 4 Marks]

11. Explain the difference between direct democracy and representative democracy.

12. Why is the separation of powers important in a democracy?

Section D: Long Answer Questions (3 Marks Each) [3 × 2 = 6 Marks]

13. Describe the three levels of government in India and their responsibilities.

14. What role does the executive branch play in governance?

Section E: Long Answer Question (5 Marks) [5 × 1 = 5 Marks]

(Attempt any ONE of the two questions)

15. Explain how the three organs of government work together using an example.

                                                                    OR

16. Why is grassroots democracy important? Provide examples to explain your answer.