Which organ of the government is responsible for implementing laws?
a) Legislature
b) Executive
c) Judiciary
d) Local government
Answer: b) Executive
What is the term for elected members of State assemblies?
a) MPs
b) MLAs
c) Ministers
d) Governors
Answer: b) MLAs
Who is the executive head of a State government in India?
a) Governor
b) Chief Minister
c) President
d) Prime Minister
Answer: b) Chief Minister
What is the purpose of the ‘separation of powers’ in government?
a) To create conflict between branches
b) To provide a system of checks and balances
c) To increase the power of the executive
d) To reduce the role of the judiciary
Answer: b) To provide a system of checks and balances
Which level of government would typically deal with a minor local flood?
a) Central Government
b) State Government
c) Local Government
d) International organizations
Answer: c) Local Government
What does the term ‘grassroots democracy’ refer to?
a) A system that encourages participation of ordinary citizens
b) A system where only farmers can vote
c) A system of direct democracy only
d) A system where decisions are made by local plants
Answer: a) A system that encourages participation of ordinary citizens
How many voters did India have in 2024 according to the chapter?
a) 570 million
b) 770 million
c) 870 million
d) 970 million
Answer: d) 970 million
Which of the following is a responsibility of the Central Government?
a) Police
b) Public health
c) Local government
d) Currency
Answer: d) Currency
What does the Greek word ‘kratos’ in ‘democracy’ mean?
a) People
b) Government
c) Rule or power
d) Freedom
Answer: c) Rule or power
Who is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces?
a) Prime Minister
b) President
c) Defence Minister
d) Chief of Defence Staff
Answer: b) President
What is the term for Members of Parliament at the national level?
a) MLAs
b) MPs
c) Ministers
d) Governors
Answer: b) MPs
Which of the following is a characteristic of India’s democracy?
a) It is the world’s oldest democracy
b) It is the world’s smallest democracy
c) It is the world’s largest democracy
d) It is the world’s newest democracy
Answer: c) It is the world’s largest democracy
What does the abbreviation ‘MLA’ stand for?
a) Member of Local Assembly
b) Minister of Legislative Affairs
c) Member of Legislative Assembly
d) Manager of Legal Activities
Answer: c) Member of Legislative Assembly
Which level of government would typically handle interstate commerce?
a) Local Government
b) State Government
c) Central Government
d) International organizations
Answer: c) Central Government
What is the term for the assembly where laws are discussed or passed?
a) Court
b) Cabinet
c) House
d) Council
Answer: c) House
According to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, what does E.N.D. stand for?
a) Effort Never Dies
b) Every New Day
c) End of New Dreams
d) Ending Needs Determination
Answer: a) Effort Never Dies
