RBSE Class 6 Social Science Important Questions Civics Chapter 4 Key Elements of a Democratic Government

Rajasthan Board RBSE Class 6 Social Science Important Questions Civics Chapter 4 Key Elements of a Democratic Government Important Questions and Answers. 

RBSE Class 6 Social Science Important Questions Civics Chapter 4 Key Elements of a Democratic Government

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1. 
The term “apartheid” means:
(a) separateness 
(b) oneness
(c) justice 
(d) all of these.
Answer:
(a) separateness 

 

Question 2. 
Hector and his classmates wanted to learn their own language, what was their language?
(a) African 
(b) Zulu
(c) English 
(d) Malyalam. 
Answer:
(b) Zulu

Question 3. 
The leader of the African National Congress was:
(a) Nelson Mandela
(b) Vinni Mandela
(c) Yasar Arafat
(d) Kafi Annan. 
Answer:
(a) Nelson Mandela

Question 4. 
The full form of ANC is:
(a) All-National Congress
(b) Americans National Congress
(c) African National Congress
(d) None of these.
Answer:
(c) African National Congress

Question 5. 
In India, the government is elected for the period of:
(a) 2 years 
(b) 3 years
(c) 5 years 
(d) 6 years.
Answer:
(c) 5 years 

Question 6. 
The two states involved in the Cauvery water dispute are:
(a) Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
(b) Karnataka and Odisha
(c) Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
(d) Kerala and Tamil Nadu
Answer: 
(a) Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

Fill in the blanks

Question 1. 
In South Africa, there live black people ................. and IndiAnswer:
Answer:
whites

Question 2.
Black and coloured people were not considered to be .................  to whites.
Answer:
equal

Question 3. 
The African National Congress led the struggle against .................  
Answer:
apartheid

Question 4. 
Nelson Mandela became the first black president of .................  
Answer:
South Africa

Question 5. 
Religious processions and celebrations can sometimes lead to .................  
Answer:
conflicts

Question 6. 
General elections are held in every ................. year.
Answer: 
five

True/False

Question 1. 
On religious procession occasions, the police is responsible for ensuring that violence does not take place.
Answer:
True.

Question 2. 
Once elected, governments can stay in power for indefinite period.
Answer:
False

Question 3. 
Due to regular elections, people remain in control of the government.
Answer:
True.

Question 4. 
It is not the responsibility of the government to resolve religious and regional disputes.
Answer:
False

Question 5. 
Justice can be achieved only when all people are treated equally. 
Answer: 
True.

 

Match the column

1. Nelson Mandela	(a) voting in the election and choosing our representative
2. Public participation in government	(b) Regular election
3. People's control over government	(c) Basic rules and laws
4. Indian constitution	(d) Dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka government
5. Cauvery River Water	(e) African National Congress

Answer: 

1. Nelson Mandela	(e) African National Congress
2. Public participation in government	(a) voting in the election and choosing our representative
3. People's control over government	(d) Dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka government
4. Indian constitution	(c) Basic rules and laws
5. Cauvery River Water	(d) Dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka government

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1.
How do people participate in the government decisions?
Answer: 
By taking interest in the government policies and by criticizing them when required.

Question 2. 
Which river is the cause of dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu?
Answer: 
The Cauvery river is the cause of dispute between Karnataka and Tamil nadu.

Question 3. 
What is ‘African National Congress’ in South Africa?
Answer: 
A group of people who led the struggle against apartheid.

Question 4. 
What do you mean by apartheid?
Answer: 
Apartheid means the policy of discrimination on the basis of colour of skin and creed.

Question 5. 
Name the country that enjoys the monarchial rule.
Answer: 
Saudi Arabia has the monarchy rule.

Question 6. 
What do you mean by-social equality?
Answer: 
It ensures that people belonging to lower caste have access to temples Jobs and basic necessities like water.

Question 7. 
What does government do to promote justice among the girls?
Answer: 
The government provides special provisions to promote justice among the girls. It may lower the school fees for girls.

Question 8. 
When did South Africa become a democratic country?
Answer: 
South Africa became a democratic country in 1994;

Question 9. 
What is the key idea behind a democratic government?
Answer: 
The key idea of a democratic government is its commitment to equality and justice.

Question 10. 
Who are called as mino¬rities?
Answer: 
The minority status is given to those communities that are socially and economically backward and are also less in numbers. For example Adivasis.

Question 11. 
Write the names of the two houses of the Indian Parliament.
Answer: 
The two houses of the Indian Parliament are the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha.

Question 12. 
In which city of South Africa did Maya live?
Answer: 
In Johannesburg.

Question 13. 
Whose pictures did Maya receive in the box?
Answer: 
Hector Pieterson.

Question 14. 
For how many years a government is elected in India?
Answer: 
The government is elected in India for 5 years.

 

Question 15. 
Write the names of two dams built on the Cauvery river.
Answer: 

1. Krishna Raja Sagara dam 
2. Mettur dam.

Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1. 
Name the various races that live in South Africa.
Answer: Various races that live in South Africa are:

1. Black people who belong to South Africa.
2. Whites who came there to settle.
3. Indians who came as labourers and traders.

Question 2. 
How does the power of the government got limited?
Answer: 
The power of the government got limited by regular elections. Elections are usually held once in five years. Once elected, government can stay in power only for that period. If they want to continue to be in power then they have to re-elected by the people. This is the moment when people can sense their power in a democracy.

Question 3. 
Why do conflicts occur in a country? What do these lead to?
Answer: Conflicts occur when people of different cultures, religions, regions or economic backgrounds do not get along with each other, or when some among them feel they are being discriminated against. People may use violent means to settle their differences. This leads to fear and tension among other living in an area.

Question 4. 
Write a short note on ‘The African National Congress.
Answer: 
The African National Congress was a group of people who led the struggle against apartheid. Nelson Mandela was their leader. The ANC under the leadership of Nelson Mandela fought the apartheid system for several years. Finally, they succeeded and in 1994 South Africa become a democratic country.

Question 5. 
India is the largest demo¬cratic country where all the people have equal rights to speak in the government affairs? Do you agree with this statement?
Answer: India is a democratic country, where all the people have a say in the affairs of the government. An attempt has been made in the Indian Constitution to incorporate the interests of all the religions. Special provisions had been made for the interests of the minorities. People are empowered to raise their voice on any issue with which they are not satisfied with.

Question 6. 
What is the importance of public opinion? Name the agencies that are helpful in the formation of public Opinion?
Answer: 
Public opinion contributes a lot to the development of social life. It does not allow the government to be absolute, the views, interests, and aspirations of the people constitute the core of the democratic system. Public opinion ensures democratic communications. The following agencies are helpful in the formation of public opinion, press, radio, television, cinema, political parties and election. Mass media plays a crucial role in reflecting public opinion. Long Answer Type Questions

Question 1. 
One of the ways of participating is to take interest in the working of the government and to criticise it when required. Explain, with an example.
Answer: 
It is one of the important ways of participation we can prove it through an example. In August 2005, when a particular government increased the money people had to pay for electricity, people expressed their disapproval very sharply. They took out rallies and also organised a signature campaign. The government tried to explain and defend its decision but finally listened to the people's opinion and withdrew the increase. The government had to change its decision because it is responsible to the people.

Question 2. 
What do you understand by the term participation? Why do conflicts arise? Give an example of conflict in India.
Answer: 
People’s participation can be understood as the participation of people in the governance through elections and other means such as ralhes, processions, signature compaign, etc. People participate by taking an interest in the working of the government and criticising it when required. By participating, people express their opinions and public opinion thus created is very essential in a democracy. Conflicts arise when the interest of the people of different cultures, religions, regions or economic background contradict. For example, rivers, can be a source of conflict like the Cauvery river dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

 

Question 3. 
“Rivers may be the source of conflict between states.” Explain the statement with the help of an example.
Answer: 
Rivers can also become a source of conflict between states. A river may begin in one state, flow through another and end in a third. The sharing of river water between different states that the river goes through is becoming an issue of cpnflict. We can cite an example of Cauvery water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The water stored in Krishna Sagar dam in Karnataka is used for irrigating a number of districts and for meeting the needs of the city of Bengaluru. The water stored in Mettur dam in Tamil Nadu is used for crops grown in the delta region of that state. A conflict arises because both dams are on the same river. The downstream dam in Tamil Nadu can only be filled up if water is released from the upstream one located in Karnataka. Therefore both states can’t get as much water as they need for people in their states, this leads to conflict. Now, it is the job of central government to step in and see that a fair distribution is worked out for both states.