Worksheet Solutions: Governance

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
(a) Executive
(b) Legislature
(c) Judiciary
(d) Local Government
Ans: (b) Legislature

Explanation: The legislature is the branch of government that discusses, drafts and passes laws. The executive implements and enforces those laws, while the judiciary interprets them.

Q2: What is the highest level of government in India?
(a) Local Government
(b) State Government
(c) Central Government
(d) Municipal Government
Ans: (c) Central Government

Explanation: The Central Government (also called the Union or national government) is the highest level and is responsible for matters that affect the whole country, such as defence, foreign affairs and currency. State and local governments handle regional and local matters.

Q3: Who is considered the 'Missile Man of India'?
(a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(b) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
(c) Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
(d) Dr. Homi Bhabha
Ans: (b) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Explanation: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam played a key role in India's missile and space programmes, earning him the popular title 'Missile Man of India'. He also served as President of India.

Q4: Which organ of government ensures fairness and justice?
(a) Executive
(b) Legislature
(c) Judiciary
(d) Parliament
Ans: (c) Judiciary

Explanation: The judiciary (courts) interprets laws and settles disputes. It ensures that laws are followed fairly and protected the rights of citizens.

Q5: What does 'Satyameva Jayate' mean?
(a) Victory through democracy
(b) Truth alone triumphs
(c) Justice for all
(d) Unity in diversity
Ans: (b) Truth alone triumphs

Explanation: 'Satyameva Jayate' is a Sanskrit phrase meaning 'Truth alone triumphs'. It is used as a national motto to show the importance of truth and justice.

Fill in the Blanks

Q1: The three branches of government are the __________, __________, and __________.
Ans: Legislature, Executive, Judiciary

Q2: The local government handles issues specific to __________.
Ans: towns or villages

Q3: The Central Government is responsible for national __________.
Ans: defense

Q4: In India, the Parliament consists of the Lok Sabha and the __________.
Ans: Rajya Sabha

Q5: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam served as the __________ of India.
Ans: President

True or False

Q1: The executive branch is responsible for creating laws.
Ans: False

Explanation: Law-making is the responsibility of the legislature. The executive carries out and enforces the laws made by the legislature.

Q2: The judiciary checks if laws made by the legislature are fair.
Ans: True

Explanation: The judiciary reviews laws and can decide whether they are fair and constitutional. This helps protect citizens' rights.

Q3: Local governments handle issues that affect the entire country.
Ans: False

Explanation: Local governments deal with local matters such as water supply, street cleaning and local markets. National issues are handled by the Central Government.

Q4: 'Dharma' in the Supreme Court's motto refers to the concept of righteousness.
Ans: True

Explanation: 'Dharma' refers to duty, law or righteousness, and the Supreme Court's motto uses this idea to emphasise justice and right conduct.

Q5: Every citizen in India has the right to vote at the age of 21.
Ans: False

Explanation: The voting age in India is 18 years. Every citizen who is 18 or older has the right to vote, subject to other legal qualifications.

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