Q. The main function of a government is to:
a). Sing songs for citizens
b). Make laws and enforce them
c). Help only rich people
d). Organize festivals
Answer: b). Make laws and enforce them
Explanation: Government makes rules/laws and ensures they are followed to maintain order in society.
Q. Which of the following is NOT a function of the government?
a). Maintaining law and order
b). Collecting taxes
c). Protecting citizens
d). Selling goods in the market
Answer: d). Selling goods in the market
Explanation: Governments do not sell goods; that is the role of traders and shopkeepers.
Q. At how many levels does the government work in India?
a). One
b). Two
c). Three
d). Four
Answer: c). Three
Explanation: The government in India works at local, state, and national levels.
Q. Which level of government is responsible for the entire country?
a). Local government
b). State government
c). Central/National government
d). Village Panchayat
Answer: c). Central/National government
Explanation: The Central government looks after matters concerning the whole country, like defense and foreign affairs.
Q. Which level of government takes care of a village, town, or city?
a). Local government
b). State government
c). Central government
d). International government
Answer: a). Local government
Explanation: Local governments (Panchayats in villages and Municipalities in towns/cities) look after local needs like roads, sanitation, and water supply.
Q. Education, health, and police are mainly the responsibility of which level of government?
a). Local government
b). State government
c). Central government
d). International government
Answer: b). State government
Explanation: The State government looks after matters like schools, hospitals, and police within its own state.
Q. What is the main feature of democracy?
a). Rule by kings and queens
b). Rule by one person only
c). Rule by elected representatives of the people
d). Rule by the army
Answer: c). Rule by elected representatives of the people
Explanation: In democracy, people choose their representatives through elections, making it a government of the people.
Q. In a democracy, the ultimate power rests with:
a). The king
b). The army
c). The people
d). The president
Answer: c). The people
Explanation: People are the real source of power in democracy since they elect leaders through Universal Adult Franchise.
Q. What is a monarchy?
a). A government where people elect their leaders
b). A government ruled by a king or queen
c). A government controlled by the army
d). A government led by elected representatives
Answer: b). A government ruled by a king or queen
Q. In a monarchy, how does a ruler usually get power?
a). Through elections
b). By force of the army
c). By birth and inheritance
d). By appointment from people
Answer: c). By birth and inheritance
Q. Which one of the following is NOT true about monarchy?
a). Power is hereditary
b). King or queen is the head
c). People elect the ruler
d). Ruler has supreme authority
Answer: c). People elect the ruler
Explanation: In monarchy, rulers are not elected by the people, they inherit power.
Q. Which type of government has to explain its actions and defend its decisions?
a). Monarchy
b). Dictatorship
c). Democracy
d). Military rule
Answer: c). Democracy
Explanation: In a democracy, the government is accountable to the people. It must explain its actions in the legislature (like Parliament) and justify its decisions to the citizens.
Q. Which of the following is a key feature of a democratic government?
a). Power is inherited by kings
b). People cannot question the government
c). Government is accountable to the people
d). Decisions are taken only by the army
Answer: c). Government is accountable to the people
Q. What does Universal Adult Franchise mean in a democracy?
a). Only educated people can vote
b). Only men can vote
c). All adult citizens have the right to vote
d). Only rich people can vote
Answer: c). All adult citizens have the right to vote
Explanation: Universal Adult Franchise gives every adult citizen the right to vote, regardless of caste, religion, gender, or wealth.
Q. What was the main demand of the women’s suffrage movement?
a). Equal pay for women
b). Right to vote for women
c). Right to property for women
d). Right to education for women
Answer: b). Right to vote for women
Explanation: The women’s suffrage movement fought mainly for women’s voting rights in different countries.
Q. Who were called “suffragettes”?
a). Women fighting for education
b). Women fighting for voting rights
c). Women fighting for jobs
d). Women fighting for property rights
Answer: b). Women fighting for voting rights
Q. When did American women get the right to vote?
a). 1776
b). 1865
c). 1920
d). 1947
Answer: c). 1920