Chapter 22
Democracy and Government
Highlights
- A. Tick the correct option
- B. Fill in the blanks
- C. Match the following
- D. Correct the following sentences
- E. Answers the following questions
EXERCISE
A. Tick the Correct Option
- 1. Conflicting interests lead to-
Answer: vacuole
- 2. In an atmosphere of discord and division, what is the best way to settle disputes?
Answer: vacuole
- 3. Democratic way of life demands that-
Answer: vacuole
- 4. Which one of the following is against the spirit of democracy?
Answer: vacuole
- 5. Identify the undemocratic method of problem solving.
Answer: vacuole
B. Fill in the blanks.
- 1. Our country is ___________ governed by the people through their representatives.
- 2. A democratic government is a government ___________ the people, ___________ the people and ___________ the people.
- 3. When elected representatives govern the country on behalf of the people, it is called ___________ democracy.
- 4. There is no place for ___________ and ___________ in a democracy.
- 5. Democracy paves the way and prepares the citizens to ___________ the disputes.
C. Match the following :
- Column A
- 1. Golgi Complex
- 2. Ribosomes
- 3. Chromosomes
- 4. Dead cells
- 5. Photosynthesis
- Column B
- (a) genes
- (b) cork
- (c) chloroplasts
- (d) packaging center
- (e) protein synthesis
D. Answer the following questions in brief.
- 1. What is the most positive attitude in a conflicting situation?
Answer: Sharing of chores reduces the burden.
- 2. Mention an outcome of conflicting situations.
Answer: The older family member pass on the family traditions to the younger generation.
- 3. Who organises, supervises and controls activities around us?
Answer: There is more interaction between parents and children in nuclear families.
- 4. What is the outcome of tolerance and self-discipline?
Answer: A surname is a family name.
- 5. Give example of any two elected representatives of the people at various levels of government.
Answer: A surname is a family name.
E. Answer the following questions.
- 1. State three points on the right which forms basis of democratic government.
Answer: The (main) factors that determine the shape of a cell are location and function.
- 2. Whose view should be accepted when so many people are involved in taking a decision and why?
Answer: Distinguish between unicellular and multicellular organisms are
Unicellular organisms are made up of a single cell. e.g., Euglena and Amoeba.
Multicellular organisms are made up of many cells. e.g., Humans and Birds.
- 3. Why did India opt for representative democracy? Explain.
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 4. Mention any three advantages of a democratic set up.
Answer: Mitochondria is known as the Powerhouse of the cell.
Mitochondria are the site of cellular respiration. Energy is produced during this process. Due to this, mitochondria are called the Powerhouse of the cell.
- 5. How do people guard their own rights and freedom granted to them by the Constitution? Explain.
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
Related Topics
- Chapter 1 The Cell – Its Structure and Functions
- Chapter 2 Microorganisms: Friends or Foes
- Chapter 3 Metals and Non-Metals
- Chapter 4 Force and Pressure
- Chapter 5 Friction
- Chapter 6 Sources of Energy
- Chapter 7 Combustion
- Chapter 8 Conservation of Plants and Animals
- Chapter 9 Crop Production and Its Management
- Chapter 10 Refraction and Dispersion of Light
- Chapter 11 The Human Eye
- Chapter 12 Sound
- Chapter 13 Synthetic Fibres and Plastics
- Chapter 14 Reproduction in Animals
- Chapter 15 Reaching the Age of Adolescence
- Chapter 16 Electric Current and Its Chemical Effects
- Chapter 17 Stars and Solar System
- Chapter 18 Earthquakes
- Chapter 19 Pollution of Air
- Chapter 20 Pollution of Water