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NCERT Solutions-Chapter 9-From the Rulers to the Ruled: Types of Governments-Class 7-SST

 

Exercise Question Answers-Subject Social Science-Chapter 9-From the Rulers to the Ruled: Types of Governments

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1. Write names of the various types of government that you have learnt in the chapter.

Answer: The different types of government?

  • Democracy (rule by the people) (Direct and Representative)

  • Monarchy (rule by a king or queen) (Absolute and Constitutional)

  • Theocracy (rule based on religion)

  • Dictatorship (rule by one leader or group with total power)

  • Oligarchy (rule by a few wealthy or powerful people)

2. Which type of Government does India have? And why is that called that type?

Answer: 

  • India has a Parliamentary Representative Democracy.

  • People elect representatives who form the government.

  • The executive (Prime Minister and Council of Ministers) is part of the legislature.

  • Government is accountable to the people.

  • Based on the principles of equality, freedom, and justice.

3. You read that an independent judiciary is present in all types of democracies. State any three reasons why you think it is important for the judiciary to be independent.

Answer: 

  • It protects the fundamental rights of citizens.

  • It ensures laws are followed by all, including the government.

  • It maintains justice and fairness without interference.

4. Do you think democratic government is better than other forms of government? Why?

Answer: 

  • Yes, because:

    • It ensures equal rights and freedoms for all.

    • Leaders are elected by the people.

    • It is accountable and transparent.

    • People can express opinions and change the government through elections.

5. These are some practices in a few different countries. Can you match the practice with the type of government?

Answer: I-Democracy,    II- Theoracy,     III- Monarchy,      IV-Dictatorship

6. Below is a list of countries. Find out the types of government these countries have:


Answer: 

1. Bhutan-Constitutional Monarchy

2. Nepal-Parliamentary Democracy

3. Bangladesh-Parliamentary Democracy

4. outh Africa-Parliamentary Democracy

5. Brazil-Presidential Democracy

7. What are possible hurdles in a democracy in achieving its values and ideals? How can they be overcome?

Answer: Hurdles:

  • Corruption and misuse of power

  • Wealth inequality

  • Limited media freedom

  • Influence of a few powerful groups

Solutions:

  • Strengthen citizen participation and education

  • Promote free press and transparent elections

  • Ensure independent judiciary and accountability

  • Encourage public awareness and vigilance

8. Democracy is different from monarchy and dictatorship. Explain.

Answer: 

  • In democracy, people elect the government; in monarchy, power is inherited; in dictatorship, power is taken and absolute.

  • Democracy promotes freedom, equality, and accountability.

  • Monarchs and dictators are not elected and often do not answer to the people.

  • In democracy, citizens can freely express opinions and vote.

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