Class 7 Social Science - Social and Political Life (Civics) - Chapter How the State Government Works NCERT Solutions | What is the difference between the work

How did some MLAs become Ministers? Explain.

What was the problem in Patalpuram? What discussion/actions were taken by the following? Pill in the table.

Why should decisions are taken by the Chief Minister and other ministers be debated in the Legislative Assembly?

Use the terms ‘constituency’ and ‘represent’ to explain who an MLA is and how is the person elected?

What made Swapna sell the cotton to the trader instead of selling at the Kurnool cotton market?

In this chapter you have read that health is a wider concept than illness. Look at this quote from the Constitution and explain the terms ‘living standard’ and ‘public health’ in your own words. An important part of the Constitution says it is the “duty of the state to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living and to improve public health. ”

Are the statements given below true or false? Support your answer with the use of an example :
(a) All societies do not think similarly about the roles that boys and girls play.
(b) Our society does not make distinctions between boys and girls when they are growing up.
(c) Women who stay at home do not work.
(d) The work that women do is less valued than that of men.

How do you think stereotypes about what women can or cannot do, affect women’s right to equality?

In what ways does media play an important role in a democracy?

In what ways is a hawker different from a shop owner?

What do you understand by the word brand? List two reasons why building brands is central to advertising?

Describe the conditions of employment as well as the wages of workers in the garment exporting factory. Do you think the workers get a fair deal?

Re-read the box on Article 15 and state two ways in which this Article addresses inequality?

What are the different ways through which the government can take steps to provide healthcare for all? Discuss.

Can you explain two ways in which you think advertising affects issues of equality in a democracy?

What do you understand by the term “all persons are equal before the law”? Why do you think it is important in a democracy?

In what ways does media play an important role in a democracy?

If you have someone working as a domestic help in your house or locality talk to her and find out a little bit more about her life – Who are her family members? Where is her home? How many hours does she work? How much does she get paid? Write a small story based on these details.

In what ways was Omprakash Valmikis experience similar to that of the Ansaris?

Describe the conditions of employment as well as the wages of workers in the garment exporting factory. Do you think the workers get a fair deal?

Arrange the statements given alongside in the correct order and then fill in the numbers in the cotton bolls accordingly. The first two have already been done for you.

Can you describe two methods of struggle that the women’s movement used to raise issues? If you had to organise a struggle against stereotypes, about what women can or cannot do, what method would you employ from the ones that you have read about? Why would you choose this particular method?

‘All persons have equal rights to visit any shop in a marketplace.’ Do you think this is true of shops with expensive products? Explain with examples.

Re-read the box on Article 15 and state two ways in which this Article addresses inequality?