Civics

Question 1 Why did the children go to Yasmin Khala's house? Answer They went to Rehana’s mother who told them that it is the Municipal Corporation of the city that takes care of replacing lights. She also told them that Yasmin Khala would be the best person because she has just retired from the Municipal Corporation. She advised the children to go to Yasmin Khala to get … [Read more...] about Chapter 7 Urban Administration

Question 1 What is the work of the police? Answer The work of the police are : (a) To maintain law and order in its area. (b) To register cases of thefts, accidents, injuries, fights. (c) To listen to the public complaints. (d) Maintenance of public safety. Question 2 List two things that the work of a Patwari includes. Answer The work of a Patwari … [Read more...] about Chapter 6 Rural Administration

Question 1 What problem did the villagers in Hardas village face? What did they do to solve this problem? Answer The problems faced by villagers in Hardas village are : (1) Shortage of water. (2) Women had to walk 3 Km away from the village to river Suru to get water. (3) hand pump water level has gone down than regular level. The solutions they found are … [Read more...] about Chapter 5 Panchayati Raj

Question 1 How would Maya's life be different in South Africa today? Answer South Africa is a free country. Maya can travel without any discrimination, visit hotels and restaurants , can use hospitals , walk freely in the park and has no fear of police. All have equal rights. Question 2 What are the various ways in which people participate in the process of … [Read more...] about Chapter 4 Key Elements of a Democratic Government

Question 1 What do you understand by the word 'government'? List five ways in which you think the government affects your daily life. Answer Government is an organisation which takes decisions and makes laws for the citizens of a country. The five ways in which the government affects our daily life are: (1) It provides medical facilities. (2) It helps in building … [Read more...] about Chapter 3 What is Government

Question 1 Match the following statements in a way that challenges stereotypes. a. Two surgeons were sitting down to lunch when one of them made a call on the mobile phone 1. suffers from chronic asthma. b. The boy who won the drawing competition went to the dias 2. to become an astronaut which she did. c. One of the fastest athletes in the world 3. to … [Read more...] about Chapter 2 Diversity and Discrimination

Question 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 The festivals celebrated in our society are Diwali, Holi, Raksha Bandhan, Independence day, Gandhi Jayanti, Republic Day, Children's Day, Dussehra . Out these our National festivals are … [Read more...] about Chapter 1 Understanding Diversity