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Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) The word 'government' is derived from the Latin word 'gubernare', which means:
(a) to govern
(b) power
(c) healthy living
Ans: (a)
The word 'government' comes from the Latin word 'gubernare', which means 'to govern' or 'to guide'.

(ii) In a monarchy, who has the power to rule the country?
(a) The people
(b) The elected representatives
(c) The king/queen
Ans: (c)
In a monarchy, the king or queen has the power to rule the country, and this power is usually passed down within the royal family.

(iii) What is Universal Adult Franchise?
(a) The right to free education
(b) The right of every adult citizen to vote
(c) The right to work anywhere in the world
Ans: (b)
Universal Adult Franchise means that every adult citizen, who is 18 years or older, has the right to vote in elections.

(iv) What was the Suffragette Movement about?
(a) Fighting for the right to vote for women
(b) Protesting against taxes
(c) Demanding better healthcare facilities
Ans: (a)
The Suffragette Movement was a struggle by women to gain the right to vote.

(v) Why is a transition of government considered peaceful in a democracy?
(a) Because there are no elections
(b) Because people can choose new representatives through elections
(c) Because the government appoints new leaders
Ans: (b)
In a democracy, people have the power to choose new representatives through elections, which allows for a peaceful transition of government.

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) Government is derived from the Latin word '_____', which means 'to govern' or 'to guide'.
Ans: gubernare

(ii) In a dictatorship, one person holds _____ power.
Ans: absolute

(iii) India is divided into 28 states and ____ union territories.
Ans: 8

(iv) The three organs of government in India are the legislature, the executive, and the ____.
Ans: judiciary

(v) Abraham Lincoln defined democracy as a government of the people, for the people, and by the people. This type of democracy is known as _____.
Ans: representative democracy

Q3: Match the Column

Match the terms on the left with their corresponding descriptions on the right.

Ans:

Q4: True or False

(i) In a democracy, the government is not accountable to the people.
Ans: False
In a democracy, the government is accountable to the people for its actions and decisions.

(ii) In a monarchy, the ruler's position is usually inherited within the family.
Ans: True
In a monarchy, the position of ruler is often passed down within the royal family.

(iii) The Suffragette Movement fought for the right to work for women.
Ans: False
The Suffragette Movement fought for women's right to vote.

(iv) Universal Adult Franchise means that every adult citizen has the right to vote.
Ans: True
Universal Adult Franchise gives every adult citizen the right to vote.

(v) A transition of government in a democracy can be peaceful due to the process of elections.
Ans: True
In a democracy, elections allow for a peaceful transition of government based on the will of the people.