Q1
How many levels of government does India have?
AThree
BTwo
CFour
DOne
CBSEClass 6 (CBSE)Social ScienceCh 10 · Topic 2
Levels of Government in India
India has three levels of government - central (national), state, and local - each with different responsibilities and powers.
Core concept
The central government manages national matters like defence, foreign affairs, and currency, and is led by the Prime Minister and Parliament.
How it works
State governments manage regional matters like state police, agriculture, and state highways, led by a Chief Minister and state legislature.
Why it matters
Local governments, like Panchayats (rural) and Municipalities (urban), manage local matters like sanitation, local roads, and community services.
Key detail
This three-tier system ensures that governance happens at the appropriate level, allowing decisions to be made close to the people they affect while maintaining national unity.
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• India has three levels of government: central, state, local.
• The central government handles defence and foreign affairs.
• The central government is led by the Prime Minister and Parliament.
• State governments handle state police and agriculture.
• State governments are led by a Chief Minister.
• Local governments include Panchayats and Municipalities.
• Local governments manage sanitation and local roads.
• This system balances local decision-making with national unity.