Grade 6 Civics Quiz

What is the meaning of a community?

• A group of people who live together or share common interests.

• A group of people who do not interact.

• A group of animals in a zoo.

• A group of people living in different countries.

What are the basic needs of a community?

• Health and sanitation, housing, water, roads and transport, education, security.

• Entertainment and leisure activities.

• Luxury items and services.

• None of the above.

What is a national community?

• A large group of people bound by common history, shared language, similar culture and religion, political aims and government.

• A small group of friends.

• A community of animals.

• A group of people living in a single house.

What does 'Unity in Diversity' mean in the context of India?

• Celebrating each other's differences.

• Everyone must be the same.

• Only one culture is accepted.

• Diversity is not important.

What is the definition of a theocracy?

• A government run by religious leaders.

• A government run by military leaders.

• A government run by elected officials.

• A government with no leaders.

What is the meaning of democracy?

• A government by the people, for the people, of the people.

• A government ruled by one person.

• A government with no rules.

• A government run by a few.

What are the principles of democracy?

• Accepting results of elections, accountability, bill of rights, citizen participation, control of abuse of power, economic freedom, equality, human rights, freedom of movement, freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, independent judiciary.

• Only accepting results of elections.

• No principles are needed.

• Only economic freedom is important.

What does sovereignty mean?

• The highest power or authority of a state to make decisions for itself.

• The power of a ruler over a single person.

• The power of a group of people.

• The absence of any power.

What is an oligarchy?

• A government where a small group of people holds all the power.

• A government run by the people.

• A government with no leaders.

• A government run by a single person.