Class 6 Social Science - Social and Political Life - Chapter Key Elements of a Democratic Government NCERT Solutions | Why do you think we need the government

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

What actions does the government take to ensure that all people are treated equally?

How would Maya's life be different in South Africa today?

Read through the chapter and discuss some of the key ideas of a democratic government. Make a list. For example, all people are equal.

What problem did the villagers in Hardas village face? What did they do to solve this problem?

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?

What is the work of the police?

Match the following statements in a way that challenges stereotypes.

Look at the statements in the column on the left. Can you identify which level they belong to? Place tick marks against the level you consider most appropriate.

• The decision of the Government of India to maintain peaceful relations with Russia.
• The decision of the Government of West Bengal on whether to have Board exam in Class 8 for all government schools.
• Introduction of two new trains between Dibrugarh and Kanyakumari.
• The decision to locate a common well in a particular area of the village.
• Decision to construct a big children's park in Patna.
• The decision of the Government of Haryana to provide free electricity for all farmers.
• Introduction of a new 1000 rupee note.

Why did the children go to Yasmin Khala's house?

You have probably noticed that people in Kalpattu are engaged in a variety of non-farm work. List five of these.

Read and discuss the following description of the living conditions of workers who come to the labour chowk.

Most workers that we find at the labour chowk cannot afford permanent accommodation and so sleep on pavements near the chowk, or they pay Rs 6 a night for a bed at a nearby night shelter run by the Municipal Corporation. To compensate for the lack of security, local tea and cigarette shops function as banks, moneylenders and safety lockers, all rolled into one. Most workers leave their tools at these shops for the night for safekeeping, and pass on any extra money to them. The shopkeepers keep the money safely and also offer loans to labourers in need.

                                                                                                                                                                 Source: Aman Sethi, Hindu On-line

What, in your opinion, is the importance of the Gram Sabha? Do you think all members should attend Gram Sabha meetings? Why?

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

In what ways is a permanent and regular job different from a casual job? Discuss.

Compare the situation of Sekar and Ramalingam by filling out the following table:

How can the stereotype that girls are a burden on their parents affect the life of a daughter? Imagine this situation and list at least five different effects that this stereotype can have on the way daughters get treated in the house.

What does the Constitution say with regard to equality? Why do you think it is important for all people to be equal?

What problem did the villagers in Hardas village face? What did they do to solve this problem?

What did Gangabai do and why?

Discuss
In the two photographs you see different ways of collecting and disposing garbage.

i) Which way do you think provides safety to the person disposing garbage?
ii) What are the dangers of collecting garbage in the manner shown in the first photograph?
iii) Why do you think that proper ways of disposing garbage are not available to those who work in municipalities?

How do women benefit under the new law?

In what ways are the work of the Panchayat, that you read about in the previous chapter, and the work of the Patwari related to each other?

What is the work of the police?