Question 1

What is the primary role of a government in any country?

Accepted Answer

The correct option is 'Making decisions and running the country'. A government is responsible for making laws, managing resources, protecting borders, and ensuring the welfare of its citizens through various administrative functions.

Question 2

Which level of government deals with issues concerning the entire country?

Accepted Answer

The correct option is 'National level'. The national level government takes decisions and makes policies that affect the entire nation, such as defense, railways, and foreign affairs.

Question 3

In a democracy, who gives the government the power to make decisions?

Accepted Answer

The correct option is 'The people'. In a democracy, citizens exercise their right to vote in elections to choose their representatives, thereby giving the government the power and authority to govern.

Question 4

What type of government is India?

Accepted Answer

The correct option is 'A democracy'. India is a democratic country where citizens elect their government through regular, free, and fair elections.

Question 5

Who holds the ultimate power in a monarchy?

Accepted Answer

The correct option is 'A king or a queen'. In a monarchy, the monarch (king or queen) has the power to make decisions and run the government without needing to explain their actions to the public.

What is Government? — NCERT Class 6 Social Science Important Questions & Revision Notes