Class 6 Social Science Chapter 21 Solution (English Medium) – Concept of a Government and Various Types of Government | SEBA Assam

SEBA Class 6 Social Science (English Medium) Chapter 21 – “Concept of a Government and Various Types of Government” Summary & Solutions

SEBA Class 6 Social Science (English Medium) Chapter 21 – “Concept of a Government and Various Types of Government” solutions are available at Ospin Academy. We provide SCERT-based textbook answers, multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and a detailed chapter summary to assist students in their exam preparation.

📖 Chapter Overview:

This chapter explains the concept of government, its functions, and different types of governments across the world.

• What is a Government? The system that governs a country and maintains law and order.
• Types of Government: Democracy, Monarchy, Dictatorship, and Republic.
• Functions of Government: Law enforcement, economic development, and social welfare.
• Government in India: Structure of central, state, and local governments.
• Assam’s Perspective: Role of government in Assam’s development.

📌 Key Topics Covered:

• ⭐ What are the different types of government?
• ⭐ How does democracy function in India?
• ⭐ What is the role of government in economic development?
• ⭐ How is the government structured in Assam?
• ⭐ What are the responsibilities of a democratic government?

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• ✅ Comprehensive Solutions: Detailed answers based on the SCERT Class 6 Social Science English Medium textbook.
• ✅ Practice Questions: MCQs and additional exercises to reinforce learning.
• ✅ Conceptual Clarity: Simplified explanations with examples relevant to Assam.
• ✅ Quick Revision: Concise notes for efficient last-minute study sessions.

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Exercise

1. Write Answer:

(a) What is meant by a government?

Ans: A government is an organized system that manages a country or community, implementing laws, policies, and decisions to maintain order and provide services. It is also an authority with the power to rule and administer laws and policies within a particular state or country.

(b) Write three sentences about the services offered by the government in your daily life.

Ans: The government offers various services that impact daily life, like public education, healthcare facilities, and transportation infrastructure. These services ensure access to quality education, medical care, and efficient travel, enhancing overall quality of life.

(c) What type of Government is in our country? Write three characteristics about it?

Ans: India is a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic with a Parliamentary system. It has a federal structure with unitary features. India is a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic with a Parliamentary system. It has a federal structure with unitary features.

The characteristics of a government are:

Authority: The power and ability of the government to enforce laws, make decisions, and command obedience from its citizens.

Legitimacy: The recognition and acceptance by the people and other states of the government’s right to rule and govern.

Responsibilities: The government’s duties to serve and protect its citizens, including providing public services, ensuring justice, and maintaining order.

(d) Give one example of countries having Monarchical and Socialist forms Government.

Ans: Monarchical Government is United Kingdom and socialist Government is China.

2. Write short answer:

(a) At which age can a citizen of India cast his/her vote?

Ans: In India, a citizen can cast their vote at the age of 18.

(b) Can the people enjoy freedom under dictatorship?

Ans: No, people cannot enjoy freedom under a dictatorship. Under a dictatorship, people typically have limited freedom. The government exerts significant control over many aspects of life, including speech, press, and political activities. Personal freedoms are often restricted, and dissent is frequently suppressed.

3. Write the differences:

(a) Democracy and Monarchy.

Ans:

Basic of difference	Democracy	Monarchy
Meaning	Democracy is a form of government in which the people have the authority to choose their governing legislation.	Monarchy is a political system in which supreme authority is vested in the monarch, an individual ruler who functions as head of state.
Leadership	Leaders are elected by the people for specific terms and can be replaced through elections.	Leaders (monarchs) inherit their position and often rule for life, with succession determined by family lineage.
Accountability	Leaders are accountable to the electorate and can be removed from office through elections or other democratic processes.	Monarchs may not be directly accountable to the public, and their power is often not subject to electoral processes.

(b) Dictatorship and Socialism.

Ans:

Basic of difference	Dictatorship	Socialism
Meaning	A dictatorship is a system where one person holds absolute power and makes all decisions without input from others. This can apply to governments, organizations, or even small groups.	Socialism is an economic and political philosophy advocating for social ownership of production means, contrasting with private ownership. It includes various theories and movements focused on equitable distribution and public control.
Political Freedom	Political freedom is usually restricted, with limited or no opportunities for public participation and dissent.	Political freedom can vary; socialism itself does not prescribe a specific political system and may coexist with democratic practices.
Objective	The primary goal is to maintain control and authority, often prioritizing the interests of the ruler or ruling group.	The main objective is to reduce economic inequality and provide broad social welfare, aiming for a fairer distribution of resources.

4. Choose write or wrong:

(a) A government administers only at central level.

Ans: Wrong.

(b) There is a Democratic Government in our country.

Ans: Right.

(c) There is no difference between Democracy and Monarchy.

Ans: Wrong.

(d) People play an important role in Democracy.

Ans: Right.

(e) The value of the vote is equal for both men and women in Democracy.

Ans: Right.

5. Put tick (v) in t the right box about the levels of government in respect to the following decisions:

	Central	State
(a) Assam government has made provisions to supply seeds and fertilisers at free of cost to the farmers.
(b) Railway department of the Government has made arrangements for new trains between Tinsukia and New Delhi.
(c) The Government is trying to maintain peaceful relationship with Pakistan Government.
(d) Assam Government has decided to establish a children’s park in Dhemaji district.
(e) The Government has introduced a new thousand rupee note.

Ans:

	Central	State
(a) Assam government has made provisions to supply seeds and fertilizers at free of cost to the farmers.		✔
(b) Railway department of the Government has made arrangements for new trains between Tinsukia and New Delhi.	✔
(c) The Government is trying to maintain peaceful relationship with Pakistan Government.	✔
(d) Assam Government has decided to establish a children’s park in Dhemaji district.		✔
(e) The Government has introduced a new thousand rupee note.	✔

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