2. The Government (Polity Quiz)

2. The Government (Polity Quiz) Questions

• 11

  Cauvery water stored in two dams. These two dams are-
  A. Nagarjuna Sagar dam and Amaravati Dam
  B. Mettur dam and Supa dam
  C. Nagarjuna Sagar dam and Krishnasagar dam
  D. Krishnasagar dam and Mettur dam

  Answer - D

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Cauvery water dispute is between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The water is stored in Krishnasagar dam in Karnataka and Mettur dam in Tamil Nadu.

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• 12

  The system of rule by king or Queen is known as-
  A. Democracy
  B. Republic
  C. Monarchy
  D. Presidential

  Answer - C

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  The system of rule by king or Queen is known as Monarchy and in Monarchy, Monarch (King or Queen) has the power to make decision and Monarch do not explain it’s action to the people.

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• 13

  What type of democracy is followed in India?
  A. Representative
  B. Authoritarian
  C. Islamic
  D. Presidential

  Answer - A

  Solution

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  In Representative democracies people do not participate directly, but instead choose their representatives through an election process.

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• 14

  Which of the following sentences can be the cause of the conflict?
  i. In religious celebration
  ii. In sharing river water in different places
  iii. In discriminating on the basis of economic condition

  A. Only i and ii
  B. Only i and iii
  C. Only ii and iii
  D. All of the above

  Answer - D

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Conflicts occur when people of different cultures, regions, religions or economic backgrounds do not get along with each other, or when some among them feel they are being discriminated against.

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• 15

  Which of the following is true?
  i. Government is responsible for helping to resolve conflicts
  ii. The police is responsible for ensuring that violence does not take place

  A. Only i
  B. Only ii
  C. Both i and ii
  D. None of these

  Answer - C

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Conflicts occur when people of different cultures, regions, religions or economic backgrounds do not get along with each other, or when some among them feel they are being discriminated against.
  Sometimes conflicts leads to fear and tension among others living in an area. The government is responsible for helping to resolve conflicts
  At times there is fear that violence may erupt, with people throwing stones or trying to disrupt the procession. The police is responsible for ensuring that violence does not take place.

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• 16

  Which of the following is not an example of equality and justice?
  A. Waiving off girls fees in schools or colleges
  B. Giving special provisions to the group that are unequal
  C. Giving special attention in studies to the topper of the class and neglecting the weaker student
  D. None of these

  Answer - C

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Equality and justice are inseparable. Justice can only be achieved when people are treated equally.
  The government recognises this and makes special provisions to the group that are unequal.

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• 17

  Cauvery water dispute is between ______
  A. Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
  B. Tamil Nadu and kerala
  C. Kerala and Andhra Pradesh
  D. Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka

  Answer - A

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Cauvery water dispute is between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The water is stored in Krishnasagar dam in Karnataka and Mettur dam in Tamil Nadu.

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• 18

  People can participate in the working of the government by-
  i. Voting
  ii. Rallies
  iii. Strikes

  A. Only i and ii
  B. Only i and iii
  C. Only ii and iii
  D. All of the above

  Answer - D

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  People participate through voting in elections and elect leaders to represent them
  People also participate by taking an interest in the working of the government and by criticising it when required. These include dharnas, rallies, strikes, signature campaigns etc.

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