BLUE BELLS MODEL SCHOOL

SESSION 2022-23
SOCIAL SCIENCE
CLASS VII, ASSIGNMENT-II
Understanding Democracy
SOLUTIONS
1. Assertion: Democracy provides low cost housing schemes for the economically weak sections of the
society

Reason: This is necessary for providing social equality.

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
d) Assertion is false but Reason is true

2. Assertion: A democracy is the best form of the government.

Reason: The people can ask questions and solutions can be discussed openly with citizens.

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
d) Assertion is false but Reason is true

3. Assertion: Monarchy government provides Fundamental Rights for all.

Reason: Ruler is elected on the basis of heredity.

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
d) Assertion is false but Reason is true
4. Assertion: Democracy is a form of government in which powers are divided into different levels.

Reason: Judiciary is an independent body of government.

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the
Assertion.
c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
d) Assertion is false but Reason is true

5. Correct the following sentences:

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 a) Literacy schemes are there to encourage education amongst economically weaker class.

b) Judiciary protects freedom and rights of the people.

c) Rule of law means all citizens are equal before law or constitution.

Or

Universal Adult Franchise means all citizens have right to vote.

d) The principles and key elements of Democracy promote Human Value.

6. State True and False:

a) There is a scope of rectification in Democracy. TRUE

b) All types of governments respect its citizens without any discrimination. FALSE

c) Idea of women reservation is against the right to equality. FALSE

d) The Fundamental Rights ensures freedom and justice to all. TRUE

7. Choose the correct option:

Column A Column B

a. Judiciary 1. Idea of equality

2. Executive 2. Implements Law

3. Legislative 3. Provides Justice to all

4. Mid day meal 4. Forms Law

A. a– iii, b – i, c – ii, d – iv C. a – ii, b – iii, c – i, d – iv

B. a. – iv, b – iii, c – i, d – ii D. a – iii, b – ii, c – iv, d – i

8. Multiple choice questions:

a. The Indian legislature has two houses , the lower house is _____________.

i. Rajaya Sabha ii. Lok Sabha iii. President iv. Prime Minister

b. The ______________ is official head of Indian democracy.

i. Governor ii. Prime Minister iii. Election Commission iv. President

c. ______________ can declare any law illegal if such law violate from the spirit of the constitution.

i. Legislature ii. Executive iii Judiciary iv. President

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 d. To promote social equality ________________ is banned in our country.

i. Untouchability ii. Revolution iii. Freedom iv. Equality

9. Read the passage and answer the following questions:

Source A

The separation of powers is a representation for the governance of a state. Under this model, a state's
government is divided into branches, each with separate, independent powers and responsibilities so
that powers of one branch are not in conflict with those of the other branches. The typical division is
into three branches: a legislature, an executive, and a judiciary, which is the trias politica model. It
can be contrasted with the fusion of powers in parliamentary and semi-presidential systems, where
the executive and legislative branches overlap.

Source B

The Constitution of India provides for a division of powers between the Union (Centre) and states. It
divides all the subjects into 3 lists – Union List, State List and Concurrent List The Union List
describes the subjects under the control Centre Government, the State List describes the subjects
under the jurisdiction of states and the Concurrent List describes the subjects which are under the
joint jurisdiction of the Centre of States. The subjects which do not fall in these lists i.e. residuary
subjects have been given to the Centre.

a. Powers of governments are divided into three organs named as ________ .

i. Judiciary, Legislature and Executives.

ii. Nayaya Panchayat, Legislature and Executives.
iii. Judiciary, Legal authorities and Executives.
iv. Judiciary, Legislature and Engineers.

b. Identify three lists mentioned in Indian constitution for division of powers among different
tiers of government.

i. Union List, Status List and Concurrent List

ii. Union List, State List and Concern List
iii. Union List, State List and Concurrent List
iv. United List, State List and Concurrent List

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 c. Choose the correct meaning of the trias politica model.

i. The typical division is into three branches: a legislature, an executive, and a

judiciary, which is the trias politica model.

ii. The typical division is into two branches: an executive, and a judiciary, which is the
trias politica model.

iii. The typical division is into Four branches: a legislature, an executive, the police, and
a judiciary, which is the trias politica model.

iv. The typical division is into three branches: Panchayats, Municipalities and State
government which is the trias politica model.

d. The State List describes the subjects under the jurisdiction of _____________.
i. Country
ii. Local Government
iii. State Government
iv. Centre Government

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