Q1: Which of the following is NOT one of the four essential components of a state?
(a) People
(b) Sovereignty
(c) Constitution
(d) Territory
Q2: What is the key difference between a democracy and a republic?
(a) Democracy has elections, while a republic does not
(b) Republic has an elected head of state, while a democracy may have a monarch
(c) Democracy protects rights, while a republic does not
(d) Republic does not allow voting
Q3: Which of the following is an example of India's permanent executive?
(a) Prime Minister
(b) Chief Minister
(c) Indian Administrative Service officer
(d) President
Q4: What is the primary function of the judiciary in a democracy?
(a) To make new laws for the country
(b) To implement government policies
(c) To protect rights and ensure laws are followed
(d) To conduct elections
Q5: Which Act allows citizens to ask for information about government actions of public interest?
(a) Right to Education Act
(b) Right to Information Act
(c) Public Grievances Act
(d) Fundamental Rights Act
Q1: _____ means the state has complete control over its own matters without any outside interference.
Q2: The three organs of government are the legislature, the _____, and the judiciary.
Q3: Through constitutional amendments in the early 1990s, _____ became the third tier of India's democracy.
Q4: Police are responsible for maintaining _____ and ensuring people live in a safe environment.
Q5: The RTI Act brings _____ and accountability to government functioning by allowing open access to information.
Q1: The government and the state are exactly the same thing.
Q2: India is both a democracy and a republic.
Q3: The permanent executive, consisting of bureaucrats, is removed after every election when a new government comes to power.
Q4: The judiciary in India is independent and not controlled by the government or politicians.
Q5: Originally, the Indian Constitution provided for three levels of government: union, state, and local.
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Legislature | A. Bureaucrats selected through examinations who implement policies continuously |
| 2. Political Executive | B. Spreading power to local levels so decisions are taken closer to people |
| 3. Permanent Executive | C. Elected leaders like Prime Minister and Chief Ministers who make policy decisions |
| 4. Judiciary | D. The watchdog that protects rights and ensures everyone follows the law |
| 5. Decentralisation | E. The lawmaking body that represents people and creates rules for everyone |
Q1: What is sovereignty and why is it an essential feature of a state?
Q2: Explain the difference between political executive and permanent executive with examples.
Q3: Why is decentralisation important for a vast and diverse country like India?
Q4: How does an independent judiciary protect democracy in India?
Q5: Describe three ways through which citizens can make the government work for them.
| 1. What is the difference between the state and the government? | ![]() |
| 2. What roles do citizens play in a democracy? | ![]() |
| 3. How does the government ensure the welfare of its citizens? | ![]() |
| 4. What is the importance of the Constitution in a state? | ![]() |
| 5. How can citizens influence government decisions? | ![]() |