Key Elements of Democratic Government - Chapter Wise CBSE Solved Question and Answer Based On NCERT
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Q1: What do you mean by social equality?
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It ensures that people belonging to lower caste have access to temples, jobs and basic necessities like water.
Q2: Dalits remain the most vulnerable, marginalized and brutalised community in the country. True/False
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True
Q3: The elected representatives make decisions for the __________.
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People
Q4: The traditional practice of untouchability is banned by ______.
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law
Q5: India is a _______ state.
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Secular
Q6: All person are equal before law. True/False
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True
Q7: Name the river on which Krishnasagar dam and Mettur dam are situated.
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Cauvery River
Q8: Name the first English newspaper in India.
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Bengal Gazette
Q9: Name the state that enjoys the monarchical rule.
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Saudi Arabia
Q10: Election is an inevitable process of______________.
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Democracy
Q11: Name the party whose leader was Nelson Mandela.
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African National Congress
Q12: Name the place where Nelson Mandela was born.
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South Africa
Q13: Name the social reformer who stressed upon education for girl child.
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Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Q14: How do People participate in the government decisions?
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By taking interest in the government policies and by criticising it when required
Q15: How do people show their disapproval against government decision?
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through rallies, demonstrations and signature campaign.
Q16: Name the person who fought against untouchability.
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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Q17: Every child should get free education is regarded as equality of ____________.
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Opportunity
Q18: What was ‘Soweto’?
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Black township
Q19: People show disapproval against the decisions of the government by direct confrontation with the government. True/False
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False
Q20: What do you mean by ‘Apartheid’?
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Separation on the basis of race and colour
Q21: Non-whites were not allowed to ___________ in South Africa.
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Vote
Q22: Does laws of the government can directly lead to conflicts in the society?
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No
Q23: Which river is the cause of dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu?
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Cauvery
Q24: State the main aim of a democratic government?
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Commitment to equality and justice
Q25: In a democratic government, the powers of the government are controlled by the ___________.
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Constitution.
Q26: The constitution sets certain limits on what a government can impose on its citizens. True/False
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True
Q27: Name the term used for Dalits in Indian Society.
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untouchables.
Q28: Adivasis” belong to ________ community.
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Minority
Q29: Who are called as minorities?
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The minority status is given to those communities that are socially and economically backward and are also less in numbers. Adivasis is one of them
Q30: What is “Zulu”?
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language of South Africa
Q31: Who is the head of the “Indian Union”?
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president
Q32: What are the various ways through which people participate in the process of government?
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voting in the election, taking an interest in the working of the government, expressing their views through dharnas, rallies, strikes and signature campaigns etc.
Q33: What is the name of The ‘Council of States’ in India?
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Rajya Sabha
Q34: Differentiate between the ambulance meant for the ‘white and the black’ people?
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Ambulance for white people was well equipped
Q35: What is the profession of Indians in South Africa?
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Labourers and traders
Q36: Why it is important for the government to implement laws for protecting tigers?
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If the law is not regulated, tiger will become an extinct animal.
Q37: What is ‘African National Congress’ in South Africa?
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A group of people who led the struggle against apartheid
Q38: Constitution is a _______ document.
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Legal
Q39: When one sees violating the law, one immediately tries to inform the government. True/False
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False
Q40: Name the highest court of appeal in India.
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Supreme Court
Q41: How many fundamental duties are given in our constitution?
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Ten fundamental duties
Q42: Name the types of justice mentioned in our preamble.
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Social, economic and political justice.
Q43: Write the names of the two houses of the Indian Parliament.
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The two houses of the Indian Parliament are the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha.
