SST and History Notes XI- XII

                                                         SPL (VI)- LESSON-4

KEY ELEMENTS OF A DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT

(QUESTION ANSWERS)

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(NCERT EXERCISE)

1. How would Maya’s life be different in South Africa today?

Ans: Maya’s life would be different in South Africa today in the following manner:

     1.    She can use roads, buses, and railway trains as others do without any discrimination.

     2.    She can attend hotels and restaurants.

     3 .    She can use hospitals and ambulances as others do.

      4.    She can walk in the parks freely.

       5.    She has no fear of police.

2.What are the various ways in which people participate in the process of government?

Ans: People participate in the process of government through the following various ways:

      1.    By taking interest in the working of the government.

      2.    By criticising the government on various unpopular issues.

       3.    By taking out rallies.

     4  .    By holding signature campaigns.

      5.    By opposing various unpopular resolutions, bills, and issues in state legislatures and parliament through their representatives.

3. Why do you think we need the government to find solutions to any disputes or conflicts?
Ans:  We need the government to find solutions to many disputes and conflicts because of the following:

     1.    Disputes and conflicts block the way to progress.

      2.    They often turn violent and cause damage to the property and life of the people.

     3.    Government has to compensate people who are killed, wounded or whose properties are destroyed in violent incidents.

     4.    Crores of rupees are spent on committees and commissions.

      The attention of the government is diverted towards welfare measures.

SPL (VI)- LESSON-3

WHAT IS GOVERNMENT

(QUESTION ANSWERS)

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(NCERT EXERCISE)

Look at the statements in the column on the left.

1.     Can you identify which level they belong to (Local/State/Central)?

2.    The decision of the Government of India to maintain peaceful relations with Russia.

3.    The decision of the Government of West Bengal in whether to have a Board exam in Class 8 for all government schools.

4.    Introduction of two new trains between Dibrugarh and Kanyakumari.

5.    The decision to locate a common well in a particular area of the village.

6.    The decision to construct a big children’s park in Patna.

7.    The decision of the Government of Haryana to provide free electricity for all farmers.

8.    Introduction of new 1000 rupee note.

Answer:

       1.    The decision of the Government of India to maintain peaceful relations with Russia – Central

        2.    The decision of the Government of West Bengal in whether to have a Board exam in Class 8 for all government schools – State

       3.    Introduction of two new trains between Dibrugarh and Kanyakumari- Central

        4.    The decision to locate a common well in a particular area of the village- Local

       5.    The decision to construct a big children’s park in Patna – Local

        6.    The decision of the Government of Haryana to provide free electricity for all farmers – State

         7.    Introduction of new 1000 rupee note – Central

Questions

1.What do you understand by the word ‘government’? List 5 ways in which you think Government affects your daily life.

Answer: Government is the system of governing a state or community. The system of social control, the right to make laws under it, and the right to enforce them are given to a certain group of society.

1.   The decision on where to build roads and other infrastructure.

2.   The decision on various social welfare programmes

3.   The decision on important goods and commodities like petrol and onion

4.   Protect the boundaries and maintain friendly relations with other countries

5.   Ensuring that there are good health facilities.

SPL (VI)- LESSON-2

DIVERSITY AND DISCRIMINATION

(QUESTION ANSWERS)

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(NCERT EXERCISE)

1.Match the following statements in a way that challenges stereotypes:`

Ans:  (a).3.Remark. Many people have formed a stereotype that people living in cities or having influential jobs like surgeon are busy and do not give time to their family. But this example proves that feelings for the family are universal and the surgeon wanted to talk to her daughter.

(b).4.Remark. This challenges the stereotype that crippled children are good for nothing. But the truth is that they have only one, or probably two defective organs, but they can still use their mind and talent and win prizes like this boy. .
(c).1.Remark. This challenges the stereotype that chronic asthma patients can not run fast or take part in sports.
(d).(2)Remark. This challenges the stereotype that only influential and high- class people can dream big. Even poor people can dream big and prove themselves.

SPL (VI)-LESSON-1

UNDERSATNDING DIVERSITY

(QUESTION ANSWERS)

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(NCERT EXERCISE)

1. Draw up a list of the different festivals celebrated in your locality. Which of these celebrations are shared by members of different regional and religious communities?

Answer: Some of the festivals celebrated are Onam, Diwali, Holi, Krishna Janmasthami , rakshabandhan, Baisakhi, Durga pooja and Christmas. People across religious lines celebrate festivals like Onam, Holi, Christmas.

2. What do you think living in India with its rich heritage of diversity adds to your life?

Answer: The rich heritage of diversity add to our life like

1.    We learn different languages from our friends.

2.    We enrich our lives by getting to know the different cultural traditions.

3.    We learn from the different religious rituals that are observed by our friends and neighbours.