Worksheet - 1
Concept: Introduction, three organs of government.
II. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.
- 1. The three organs of the government are Legislature, Executive and Judiciary.
- 2. India got freedom on 15th August 1947.
- 3. Judiciary system delivers justice.
III. Read the mindmap and answer the questions.
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1. What is the main function of the legislature?
The main function of the legislature is to make laws for the people and the country.
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2. Which organ of the government implements and enforces laws?
The Executive organ of the government implements and enforces laws.
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3. What are the three levels of government in India?
The three levels of government in India are Central Level, State Level, and Local Level.
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4. Which level of government takes care of villages, towns and cities?
The Local Level government takes care of villages, towns, and cities.
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5. What is the role of the judiciary in the government?
The role of the judiciary is to interpret laws, protect citizens' rights, and ensure justice.
IV. Multiple Choice Questions.
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1. Ancient India was ruled by
Answer: D) Kings and Queens
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2. In the 18th century, who gradually started to rule India?
Answer: A) The East India Company
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3. The right of children is
Answer: C) Free and compulsory education
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4. Society is made up of
Answer: D) A, B & C
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5. The government protects people's
Answer: B) Rights
V. Answer the following questions in two or three sentences.
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1. Write the function of the executive organ of the government.
The executive organ is responsible for implementing and enforcing the laws made by the legislature. It carries out daily administration and runs government policies smoothly.
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2. Write the function of the judiciary organ of the government.
The judiciary interprets the laws and settles disputes between individuals and the government. It protects the Constitution and ensures justice for all citizens.
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3. Write the function of the legislative organ of the government.
The legislative organ is responsible for making new laws and changing existing ones. It represents the will of the citizens through elected representatives.
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4. Why is India called a republic?
India is called a republic because the head of the nation (the President) is elected by the people and not chosen by hereditary succession. All supreme power rests with the citizens and their representatives.
VI. Answer the following questions in four or five sentences.
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1. What is a government and what is the need for a government? Explain.
A government is a group of people and institutions that manage and administer a country or state. It is needed to make and enforce laws so that people can live peacefully. It provides essential public services such as education, healthcare, roads, and drinking water. It protects the rights of all citizens and maintains law and order. A government also defends the country from foreign threats and works for public welfare.
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2. If we do not have a government, what are the challenges we will face in our day-to-day life? Explain.
Without a government, there would be no laws, leading to chaos, disorder, and safety issues in society. Public infrastructure like roads, electricity, water supply, and public transport would not be properly maintained. Basic amenities like government schools and primary hospitals would stop functioning. The rights of weaker sections would not be protected, and crime would increase. Disputes between people would remain unresolved without courts and law enforcement.
Worksheet - 2
Concept: Levels of government-Central and State.
II. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.
- 1. Central government makes laws for the whole country.
- 2. The capital city of our nation is New Delhi.
- 3. We elect 543 members to the Lok Sabha.
- 4. Local government is responsible for our local administrative needs.
- 5. We have 28 states and 8 union territories in our country.
III. Read the mindmap and answer the questions.
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1. What are the three levels of government in India?
The three levels of government in India are Central Government, State Government, and Local Government.
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2. Who maintains the defence services in our country?
The Central Government maintains the defence services in our country.
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3. What are the responsibilities of Local Government?
The responsibilities of Local Government include maintaining roads, providing drinking water, and managing local sanitation.
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4. Whom do all the levels of government serve?
All levels of government work together to serve the people of the nation.
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5. Name the two types of Local Governments given in the mind map.
The two types of Local Governments are Panchayats and Municipalities.
IV. Multiple Choice Questions.
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1. India is a combination of
Answer: D) A & B
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2. Who rules the whole country?
Answer: D) Central Government
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3. What is the capital city of Andhra Pradesh?
Answer: C) Amaravati
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4. The minimum age to become a voter
Answer: B) 18
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5. Who represents India globally?
Answer: A) Central Government
V. Answer the following questions in two or three sentences.
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1. Write about the Central Government?
The Central Government operates from New Delhi and governs the entire nation. It looks after matters of national importance such as national defence, currency, railways, and foreign relations.
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2. Write about the State Government formation process.
State Assembly elections are held where citizens elect Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs). The political party or alliance that secures a majority forms the government, and its leader becomes the Chief Minister.
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3. How does the Central Government work for the nation?
The Central Government creates nationwide policies, protects international borders, and maintains relations with other countries. It allocates resources to states to support overall economic growth and development.
VI. Answer the following questions in four or five sentences.
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1. Explain about the three levels of government in India in not less than five sentences.
India has a federal system of governance divided into three levels: Central, State, and Local. The Central Government governs the entire country and manages national issues like defence, external affairs, and currency. The State Government looks after state-specific needs including agriculture, school education, public health, and local police. The Local Government functions at the grass-roots level through Panchayats in villages and Municipalities in towns. Together, all three levels ensure smooth administration and effective delivery of public welfare schemes.
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2. Explain about the responsibilities and functions of Central Government.
The Central Government makes laws for the whole nation through Parliament. It manages national defence forces, including the Army, Navy, and Air Force, to safeguard borders. It regulates the national currency, banking system, and national budget. It coordinates external affairs and maintains diplomatic relations with countries across the world. Additionally, it oversees major national networks like railways, highways, posts, and telecommunications.
Worksheet - 3
Concept: Rural local governments
II. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.
- 1. Usually a new government is formed for every 5 years in India.
- 2. Gram Sarpanch is the head of Gram Panchayat.
- 3. Expand MPTC: Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituency
- 4. Expand ZPTC: Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituency
III. Match the following.
| Situation / Need | Ans | Government Institution |
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| 1. Need free treatment and medicines for a high fever | ( C ) | A) Police Station |
| 2. Need a 'Pattadar Passbook' for agricultural land | ( D ) | B) Gram Panchayat |
| 3. Need to complain when someone steals our belongings | ( A ) | C) Primary Health Centre |
IV. Multiple Choice Questions.
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1. Who elects the ZP chairperson?
Answer: B) ZPTC members
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2. Who constructs roads in the village?
Answer: C) Gram Panchayat
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3. Who protects law and order?
Answer: C) The Police
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4. To form our Gram Panchayat, we vote for
Answer: C) A & B
V. Answer the following questions in two or three sentences.
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1. Write the names of your mandal and district.
My Mandal name is Kavali. My District name is Sri Potti Sreeramulu Nellore District.
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2. Who is responsible for all the educational institutions in our mandal?
The Mandal Educational Officer (MEO) is responsible for supervising and monitoring all educational institutions in our mandal.
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3. Name the office where all our land records are kept and maintained.
All agricultural and land records are kept and maintained at the Mandal Tahsildar Office (MRO Office).
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4. Expand MPDO.
MPDO stands for Mandal Parishad Development Officer.
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5. Mention any three mandal level offices to serve the people.
Three mandal level offices are: 1. Tahsildar Office (MRO Office), 2. Mandal Development Office (MPDO Office), and 3. Primary Health Centre (PHC).
VI. Answer the following questions in four or five sentences.
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1. Provide two examples of how the government ensures the health of its citizens.
First, the government establishes Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and government hospitals to provide free medical checkups and medicines to all citizens. Second, it conducts free vaccination programmes and pulse polio drives for infants and growing children. It also initiates vector-control and clean drinking water measures to stop epidemics. Additionally, government health schemes support financial aid for major surgical treatments.
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2. Explain different programmes, implemented to support the government education system in Andhra Pradesh.
The Andhra Pradesh government provides free school uniforms and bilingual textbooks to every enrolled student. It serves nutritious, high-quality mid-day meals to ensure proper child health and learning. Schools have been modernised with digital classrooms, IFPs, and clean drinking water facilities. Financial assistance programmes support mothers to send their children to school regularly. Special initiatives like sports kits and library corners further encourage holistic student growth.
Worksheet - 4
Concept: Urban Local Governments, responsibilities of citizens
II. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.
- 1. The Local Governments in towns are Municipalities.
- 2. The Local Governments in cities are Municipal Corporations.
- 3. Protecting public property is our responsibility.
- 4. For municipal corporations, the elected corporators elect one of them as Mayor.
- 5. For municipalities, the elected councillors elect one of them as Chairperson.
III. Match the following.
| Column A | Ans | Column B |
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| 1. To vote | ( C ) | A. Local body |
| 2. Provides safe drinking water | ( A ) | B. Major cities |
| 3. Municipal corporation | ( B ) | C. Voters responsibility |
| 4. Municipal corporation Mayor | ( E ) | D. Elected by municipality councillors |
| 5. Municipality Chairperson | ( D ) | E. Elected by municipal corporators |
IV. Multiple Choice Questions
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1. The order of the levels of the government
Answer: A) Local Government, State Government, Central Government
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2. Rural Local Governments are
Answer: D) A, B & C
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3. Municipalities and municipal corporations categorised under
Answer: C) Urban local bodies
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4. Constructing roads within the gram panchayat is the responsibility of
Answer: D) Gram Sarpanch
V. Answer the following questions in two or three sentences.
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1. Why are taxes necessary for the functioning of a government?
Taxes are the primary source of revenue for the government. The money collected is used to develop infrastructure like roads, bridges, and hospitals, and to fund public welfare schemes.
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2. If you observe someone damaging a public park, which citizen responsibility are they failing to uphold?
They are failing to uphold the fundamental civic duty to protect and preserve public property and public spaces for the community.
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3. "A government works for everyone's welfare." Support this statement.
The government builds schools, provides healthcare, supports farmers, builds roads, and protects equal rights without discriminating based on caste, religion, or wealth.
VI. Answer the following questions in four or five sentences.
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1. Prepare a short speech (4-5 sentences) to encourage your neighbours to participate in the local Gram Panchayat meetings.
Respected neighbours, our village development depends on our active voice! The Gram Sabha meeting is the direct platform where we can openly discuss sanitation, drinking water, street lighting, and village roads. By attending, we can question fund usage and decide which development projects should be prioritized. Every citizen's opinion is valuable in building a model village. Let us all participate together in the upcoming Gram Panchayat meeting!
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2. Design a simple chart showing the levels of government from the grassroots (local) to the national (central) level.
Levels of Government Structure:
1. Central Government (National Level) - Governs the entire nation from New Delhi.
2. State Government (State Level) - Governs the respective states (e.g., Andhra Pradesh).
3. Local Government (Grassroots Level):
• Rural: Gram Panchayat → Mandal Parishad → Zilla Parishad
• Urban: Nagar Panchayat → Municipality → Municipal Corporation -
3. Compare the administration of rural local bodies with urban local bodies.
Rural local bodies govern villages and rural areas, while urban local bodies govern towns and large cities. In rural areas, the structure comprises Gram Panchayats, Mandal Parishads, and Zilla Parishads headed by Sarpanches and Chairpersons. In urban areas, the structure includes Municipalities and Municipal Corporations headed by Chairpersons and Mayors. Rural bodies mainly focus on agricultural issues, village tracks, and rural health. Urban bodies handle large-scale garbage disposal, town planning, industrial drainage, and city traffic infrastructure.
Assessment
Assessment - English Medium Solutions
I. Multiple Choice Questions.
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1. What is a government?
Answer: B) A group of elected leaders who run the country
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2. Which of the following is an organ of government?
Answer: C) Legislature
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3. How many levels of government are there in India?
Answer: B) Three
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4. The Central Government of India works from which city?
Answer: C) New Delhi
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5. What is the minimum age to vote in India?
Answer: C) 18
II. Fill in the blanks.
- 1. India got independence on 15th August 1947.
- 2. The three organs of government are the legislature, the executive and judiciary.
- 3. The capital city of Andhra Pradesh is Amaravati.
- 4. Citizens choose their leaders by voting in elections.
- 5. Gram Panchayat is a type of rural local government.
III. True (T) or False (F).
| Statement | Ans |
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| 1. The government makes laws and maintains peace in the country. | True |
| 2. India has only one level of government. | False |
| 3. The executive implements the laws made by the legislature. | True |
| 4. Citizens should protect public property and the environment. | True |
| 5. Governments in India are elected for ten years. | False |
IV. Answer the following questions in two or three sentences.
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1. Provide two examples of how the government ensures the health of its citizens.
The government runs primary health centres and hospitals that provide free consultations and medicines. It also provides free vaccinations and takes sanitation initiatives to control seasonal diseases.
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2. Why are taxes necessary for the functioning of a government?
Taxes provide the essential revenue that the government needs to construct roads, maintain water systems, operate schools, and manage national security.
V. Answer the following questions in four or five sentences.
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1. Compare the administration of rural local bodies with urban local bodies.
Rural local bodies operate at village, mandal, and district tiers through Gram Panchayats, Mandal Parishads, and Zilla Parishads. Urban local bodies operate in towns and cities through Municipalities and Municipal Corporations. Rural leadership is led by Sarpanches and ZP Chairpersons, while urban areas are governed by Municipal Chairpersons and Mayors. Rural bodies focus heavily on village lanes, farming needs, and local sanitation. Urban bodies address higher population density, underground drainage, traffic control, and urban solid waste management.
