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Q1. A student says 'governance and government mean exactly the same thing.' Why is this incorrect?
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Q2. In the cybercrime example, cyber police catch the criminal, a court convicts and jails him, and a law was earlier passed against such crime. Which organs match these, in order?
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Q3. A massive flood affects vast areas across many districts, so the army and relief supplies are sent in. Which level of government chiefly steps in here?
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Q4. The class picnic where every student raises a hand to choose between place A and B is given as an example of
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Q5. Why does the chapter say people elect representatives instead of everyone ruling directly at the State and national levels?
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Q6. According to the Fig. 10.5 table, which of these is mainly a responsibility of the Central Government, not the State?
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Q7. Based on the Fig. 10.5 table, which subject falls mainly under the State Government's responsibilities?
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Q8. What is the main purpose of keeping the three organs separate — the 'separation of powers'?
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Q9. The chapter says Dr. Kalam showed that even a 'nominal' position like President can be important. What does this illustrate?
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Q10. What does the term 'grassroots democracy' refer to in the chapter?
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Q11. The chapter stresses that rules and laws are 'not set once and for all'. What does this mean for citizens?
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Q12. Checking the bulb at home, then calling an electrician, then complaining to the Electricity Board is used to explain
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Q13. Why is India described as a 'representative democracy' rather than a 'direct democracy'?
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Q14. According to the Fig. 10.5 table, which two houses formulate national laws at the national level?
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Q15. In India, who in principle has the right to participate in elections by voting?
