Family and Community

What is the main message of the chapter "Grassroots Democracy — Part 1: Governance"?

1. Democracy works only at the national level.
2. Local self-government strengthens democracy by involving people in decision-making and community development.
3. Citizens should not participate in governance.
4. Only government officials can solve problems.

How does local government improve democracy?

1. By reducing citizen participation
2. By bringing decision-making closer to the people
3. By eliminating elections
4. By increasing central control only

Which value should elected representatives demonstrate?

1. Responsibility and honesty
2. Carelessness
3. Partiality
4. Selfishness

Which of the following is an example of a public service provided by local government?

1. Space exploration
2. Waste collection and sanitation
3. Printing textbooks only
4. International trade

Why is public participation important in local governance?

1. It delays development.
2. It helps identify local needs and improve decision-making.
3. It reduces democracy.
4. It prevents communication.

Which quality is essential for good governance?

1. Corruption
2. Transparency and accountability
3. Secrecy only
4. Discrimination

What does "grassroots democracy" mean?

1. Democracy only at the national level
2. Democracy where people participate directly in local governance
3. Government by judges only
4. Rule by a single person

Why are elections important in a democracy?

1. They prevent people from participating.
2. They allow citizens to choose their representatives.
3. They eliminate public opinion.
4. They reduce accountability.

Which of the following is a responsibility of the Gram Panchayat?

1. Conducting international diplomacy
2. Maintaining village roads and sanitation
3. Issuing passports
4. Managing airports

What is the role of the Gram Sabha?

1. To conduct foreign trade
2. To allow all adult villagers to participate in local decision-making
3. To collect customs duties
4. To run universities

Which institution functions as the local government in villages?

1. Parliament
2. Gram Panchayat
3. Supreme Court
4. Reserve Bank

Who elects local government representatives?

1. Only government officials
2. Citizens through elections
3. Teachers only
4. Judges only

What is the main purpose of local self-government?

1. To manage only international relations
2. To solve local problems and provide public services
3. To conduct space research
4. To control private businesses only

Which level of government works closest to the people?

1. Central Government
2. State Government
3. Local Government
4. International Government

What does the term "governance" mean?

1. Playing games only
2. The process of making decisions and managing public affairs for the welfare of people
3. Selling goods in markets
4. Building houses only