CBSE Class 6 Social Science Study Materials Based on NCERT

1. What is the main idea of grassroots democracy?

A. Decision-making only by central government

B. Direct people’s participation at local level

C. Only national elections matter

D. Business leaders run villages

Correct: B

Grassroots democracy means people taking part directly in local decisions like village meetings and panchayats.

2. Which body represents all adult residents of a village?

A. Gram Panchayat

B. Gram Sabha

C. Municipal Council

D. Parliament

Correct: B

Gram Sabha is the assembly of all adult villagers; it discusses and approves local plans.

3. What does decentralisation mean?

A. Centralising power

B. Reducing local roles

C. Transferring powers to local bodies

D. Abolishing local elections

Correct: C

Decentralisation moves decision-making closer to local levels so they can respond to local needs.

4. Which is a function of a Panchayat?

A. Conducting foreign policy

B. Local development and public works

C. Printing currency

D. Appointing judges

Correct: B

Panchayats plan and implement local projects like roads, water and sanitation.

5. What improves accountability in local governance?

A. Secrecy about spending

B. Publishing budgets and records

C. Ignoring complaints

D. Avoiding meetings

Correct: B

Publishing budgets and records allows citizens to check how money is used and hold leaders responsible.

6. How can people participate besides voting?

A. Attending Gram Sabha and public meetings

B. Doing nothing

C. Only watching TV

D. Never speaking

Correct: A

Participation includes attending meetings, volunteering for projects and monitoring services.

7. Which is an example of social capital?

A. Trust among neighbours

B. A tractor

C. A shop

D. A banknote

Correct: A

Social capital includes relationships and trust that help communities cooperate and solve problems.

8. What should a Gram Sabha do before approving a local plan?

A. Ignore public views

B. Consult residents and discuss priorities

C. Let only officials decide

D. Burn the records

Correct: B

Public consultation ensures plans reflect people's needs and local priorities are chosen fairly.

9. Which is a barrier to participation?

A. Lack of awareness about meetings

B. Clear information in local language

C. Inclusive meeting times

D. Free childcare at meetings

Correct: A

If people do not know about meetings or their rights, they cannot take part effectively.

10. How can technology aid local governance?

A. By sharing notices and collecting feedback online

B. By hiding information

C. By preventing meetings

D. By banning Gram Sabhas

Correct: A

Apps and SMS help share information quickly and let citizens report problems or give feedback.

11. What is the role of NGOs in local governance?

A. Provide training and support to communities

B. Replace elected bodies

C. Control national policies

D. Profit from public funds

Correct: A

NGOs help raise awareness, provide services and assist in organising community action.

12. What does transparency require?

A. Hiding budgets

B. Clear and open information about decisions and spending

C. Secret meetings

D. No records

Correct: B

Transparency means people can see how decisions are made and how public money is spent.

13. Who is a Sarpanch?

A. Head of village panchayat

B. School teacher

C. District collector

D. Police officer

Correct: A

The Sarpanch is the elected head of a Gram Panchayat who leads local governance meetings.

14. What is collective action?

A. Working together to solve common problems

B. Individual competition

C. Stealing public goods

D. Avoiding public meetings

Correct: A

Collective action like cleaning a drain shows how communities can solve problems jointly.

15. Why are records and minutes important?

A. They confuse people

B. They provide proof of decisions and spending

C. They are not needed

D. They hide corruption

Correct: B

Minutes and records show what was decided and who is responsible, helping accountability.

16. Which group can help poor families access government schemes?

A. NGOs and local committees

B. Foreign embassies

C. Distant corporations

D. No one

Correct: A

NGOs and local groups help identify beneficiaries and assist with paperwork for schemes.

17. What is public consultation?

A. Seeking people's views before a decision

B. Forbidding questions

C. Secret decision-making

D. Cancelling meetings

Correct: A

Consultation ensures decisions consider local perspectives and needs.

18. How can women be encouraged to participate?

A. By banning them

B. By scheduling meetings at convenient times and creating women’s forums

C. By only men speaking

D. By ignoring their views

Correct: B

Convenient timings, women-only spaces and representation encourage women's active participation.

19. What is a simple tool for transparency locally?

A. Secret bank accounts

B. A public expenditure register on the notice board

C. Burning documents

D. No information at all

Correct: B

A simple register showing monthly income and spending helps everyone check finances easily.

20. Who inspects public works to check quality?

A. Citizens, officials or oversight committees

B. Only outsiders

C. No one

D. Only newspapers

Correct: A

Inspection by locals and officials ensures projects meet standards and money is used properly.

21. What should villagers do if a project is delayed?

A. Raise the issue in Gram Sabha and ask for reasons

B. Ignore it

C. Destroy the site

D. Blame neighbours

Correct: A

Asking for explanations in public meetings brings clarity and pressure to complete work.

22. How can schools support local governance?

A. By teaching civic values and hosting meetings

B. By closing permanently

C. By avoiding the community

D. By charging extra fees only

Correct: A

Schools teach civic awareness and can be sites for campaigns, meetings and training activities.

23. What is remittance?

A. Money sent by migrants to families

B. A local festival

C. A government law

D. A school subject

Correct: A

Remittances are funds sent home by family members working elsewhere and can support household needs.

24. Which is an interest-based community?

A. A chess club

B. A random crowd

C. A single person

D. A government office only

Correct: A

Interest-based communities form around shared hobbies or goals, like clubs or groups.

25. How does citizen monitoring reduce corruption?

A. By exposing misuse and ensuring accountability

B. By hiding facts

C. By encouraging secrecy

D. By increasing rumours

Correct: A

Oversight by citizens and committees discourages misuse of funds and demands corrective action.

26. What is a public hearing?

A. A forum to collect public views on proposals

B. A private event

C. A secret vote

D. A festival only

Correct: A

Public hearings let people express opinions before final decisions are taken on projects or bylaws.

27. Which tool helps share simple budget info locally?

A. Notice board summaries in local language

B. Secret ledgers

C. Hidden files

D. Burning minutes

Correct: A

Notice board summaries in simple language make budgets accessible and understandable to all.

28. What is follow-up after a project?

A. Checking whether work was completed properly

B. Ignoring results

C. Destroying records

D. Hiding invoices

Correct: A

Follow-up ensures quality and that public funds achieved the intended outcome.

29. How can marginalised groups be included?

A. Reserved seats, outreach and convenient meeting times

B. Ignoring them

C. Excluding them

D. Hiding information

Correct: A

Inclusion measures like reservation, outreach and accessibility increase participation by marginalised people.

30. What is one benefit of local planning?

A. Plans match local needs and use resources efficiently

B. Plans are irrelevant

C. Central plans always ignore local views

D. No benefits

Correct: A

Local planning lets residents prioritize real needs leading to better outcomes and efficient resource use.

31. Who can form local monitoring committees?

A. Citizens, elected members and officials

B. Only outsiders

C. No one

D. Private firms only

Correct: A

Monitoring committees with local members help inspect projects and report on progress and quality.

32. What is an advantage of including youth in governance?

A. Fresh ideas, energy and long-term leadership development

B. Only senior citizens should lead

C. Youth should be excluded

D. No impact

Correct: A

Youth bring energy, tech skills and innovative ideas essential for community projects.

33. How can communities prepare for disasters?

A. Making evacuation plans and drills

B. Ignoring risks

C. Hiding resources

D. Avoiding training

Correct: A

Preparedness—plans, drills and mapping—reduces damage and speeds up response during emergencies.

34. What is a simple way to measure school functioning locally?

A. Monitoring attendance and teacher presence

B. Guessing randomly

C. Avoiding data

D. Only national reports matter

Correct: A

Simple indicators like attendance and teacher presence show how well a school is functioning.

35. Which is a reason to hold Gram Sabha in different hamlets?

A. To increase access for remote residents

B. To reduce attendance

C. To confuse people

D. To avoid questions

Correct: A

Rotating meeting locations brings decision-making closer to all residents, improving participation.

36. What is one role of municipal bodies in towns?

A. Waste management and street lighting

B. Declaring war

C. Printing passports

D. Running national banks

Correct: A

Municipalities handle services like garbage collection, water supply and lighting in towns and cities.

37. How should disputes over land for public use be decided?

A. Public consultation and evidence-based decision

B. By force

C. Secretly

D. Without hearings

Correct: A

Fair decisions come from hearings, site visits and considering technical and social impacts.

38. What is the value of simple local surveys?

A. They gather facts to inform planning

B. They waste time only

C. They are always wrong

D. They replace meetings

Correct: A

Surveys collect data on needs—like water access—helping plan projects accurately.

39. How does inclusive decision-making affect trust?

A. It builds trust and ownership among people

B. It reduces trust always

C. It has no effect

D. It causes conflict only

Correct: A

When people are included, they feel ownership of decisions and trust local institutions more.

40. What is the final step after completing a local project?

A. Reporting back to the public and arranging maintenance

B. Hiding the work

C. Destroying records

D. Ignoring the project

Correct: A

After completion, reporting and arranging upkeep ensures long-term benefit and accountability.

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