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*points to remember for all Chapters, 1. All the given questions and answers are all equally important for upcoming test/exams., 2. The skipped questions will not be important for tests/exams., 3. Answers are to be written neatly by writing in Paragraphs(after two fingers) also without overwriting beyond the, margins., 4. All given Notes and exercise answers are to be written down and to be learnt right away., , CHAPTER – 25, WHAT IS GOVERNMENT?, , 5. a). What are the different forms of Government?, Answer :, , The different forms of government are Monarchy, Democracy and, Dictatorship., , b). How is Monarchy different from Democracy?, Answer :, , In a Monarchy, the country is ruled by the king or the queen. But in a, Democracy, the people choose their representatives who form the government, through elections., , c). What is a Representative Democracy?, Answer :, , A Representative democracy is one in which the people do not rule directly, but they elect their own representatives during election to form the government., , d). What do you understand by Universal Adult Franchise?, Answer :, , By Universal Adult Franchise, we mean every adult above the age of 18, , years have the right to cast his/her vote in an election., e). How does democracy ensure that the government is responsible, for its actions?, Answer :, , Democracy ensures that the government is responsible for its actions, by removing the government from power through elections, if the people are
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unhappy with it., , 6. a) What do you understand by government? Discuss the basic functions of governments., Answer :, , The government is either a person or a group of people who are responsible for, controlling and managing the affairs of a country or state., The basic functions of a government are –, i), ii), iii), , To provide safety and security to its citizens and to maintain law and order in, the country., To protect and defends the country from war or an attack from an enemy., It manages the resources of the country in a manner that it is distributed fairly, among the people., , b). What are the different levels of the government in India?, Answer :, , The different levels of the government in India are –, i). The Union or Central government located in New Delhi., ii). The State government which is there in every state., ii). Local self-government is the third tier of government which functions at the local, level., , c). Why is democracy the most suitable form of government? Give reasons for your answer., Answer :, , Democracy which is regarded as “People’s Government” is considered to be, the most suitable form of government because it represents the needs and aspirations, of the people of the country., , d). Discuss the role of the Suffragette Movement in ensuring Women the Right To Vote., Answer :, , The Suffragette Movement started in America in 1848. As a result, women in, various parts of the world got the right to vote. The fight for women’s right to vote began in, France in the 1780’s and 1790’s. In Britain, the suffragette movement started in 1870’s, Under the pioneership of Emmeline Pankhurst. The movement adopted extreme methods, to draw the government’s attention. Over time, women were granted the right to vote in, other countries as well, including India in 1947 as soon as it became independent.
