CBSE Class 6 Social Science Grassroots Democracy Part 1: Governance (Class 6 NCERT New) Quiz 7

1. What is the meaning of 'governance'?

A Only making laws B The process of taking decisions and ensuring rules are followed C Only enforcing laws D Punishing lawbreakers

2. What is the main purpose of a government?

A To control people B To maintain order and harmony in society C To collect taxes D To make people follow a single ideology

3. Which of the following is NOT a function of government?

A Lawmaking B Implementing policies C Resolving disputes D Entertaining people

4. What is the meaning of 'democracy'?

A Rule by a single person B Rule by the military C Rule by the people D Rule by religious leaders

5. What does the word 'democracy' originate from?

A Latin B Greek C Sanskrit D Arabic

6. Which of the following is a characteristic of democracy?

A Absolute power to the ruler B Equal participation of citizens C No elections D Military rule

7. What is 'representative democracy'?

A Citizens directly participate in lawmaking B Elected representatives make decisions on behalf of people C Laws are made by a monarch D Only wealthy people can vote

8. Which of these is an example of direct democracy?

A Lok Sabha elections B Citizens voting directly on laws C Appointment of judges D Selection of ministers by the Prime Minister

9. Which of the following is NOT one of the three organs of government?

A Legislature B Executive C Judiciary D Media

10. What is the function of the legislature?

A To implement laws B To interpret laws C To make laws D To enforce laws