Class 6

Chapter 22 Democracy and Government

Ques 1 What is the most positive attitude in a conflicting situation?

Ans 1 In a conflicting situation the positive attitude of ‘live and let live’ is the best course to amicably settle the disputes and solve the problem.

Ques 2 Mention an outcome of a conflicting situation ?

Ans 2 An outcome of a conflicting situation leads to misunderstanding, rigid stands and clashes.

Ques 3 Who organizes supervises and controls activities around us?

Ans3 the government at different levels organizes supervises and controls activities around us.

Ques 4 What is the outcome of tolerance and self discipline?

Ans 4 Harmony and balance is the outcome of tolerance and self discipline.

Ques5 Give examples of any two elected representatives of the people at various levels of government?

Ans 5 National Level – 1) Prime minister Mr. Narender Modi

-       2) Cabinet minister Mr. Arun Jaitely ( finance and defence minister)

State Level – 1) Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adtiya Nath

-       2) Chief minister of Madhya Pradesh  Shiv raj Chauhan  

Village Level –  Chaavi Rajawat (village Soda, Rajasthan)

Ques 6 State three points on the right which forms basis of democratic  government?

Ans 6 1) Right to vote forms the very basis of democratic governments at various levels in India.

2) Participation of the people in the election process of the country at various levels is based on Universal Adult Franchise which means all the citizens of India who are 18 years of age and above are eligible to cast their vote irrespective of caste, colour, religion or language.

3) Right to vote and  to elect representatives is given to all adults without any discrimination.

Ques 7 Whose view should be accepted when so many people are involved in taking a decision and why?

Ans 7.  When a large number of people are involved in decision making The opinion of majority is accepted but the opion of minority is also respected.

Ques 8 Why did India opt for representative Democracy? Explain

Ans 8. In a vast country like India, it is difficult to devise a method for the direct participation of the people in the governance of the country. Therefore representative democracy has been adopted in india.

Under this system people elect their representatives who govern on their behalf. This means India is indirectly governed by the people through their elected representatives like Panches, Municipal councilors , members of legislatives assemblies or members of the parliament

Ques 9. Mention any five advantages of a democratic set up?

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                 Write any five goals of democracy?

Ans 9. 1) Democracy aims at Social, Economic  and Political Equality

2) Democracy maintains harmony and balance in the society.

3) Democracy roots out authoritarianism and dictatorship.

4) Democracy inculcates the habit of obeying the rules and regulations of the state.

5) It helps in maintain peace.

Ques 10. How do people guard their own rights and freedom granted to them by the constitution? Explain

Ans 10. 1) The people guard their own rights and freedom granted to them by the constitution by participating in the process of elections.

2) People also closely watch the activities of various departments of the government and criticize also if required.

Value based question

Ques1 Why should we pay tax honestly and regularly?

Ans 1 We should pay taxes honestly and regularly for the following reasons:

          1)For the welfare of the citizens and development of the country.

       2)   For the development of infrastructure like roads, markets, bridges, national highways, schools, dispensaries.

      3)  It spreads up the loan application process.