Question

Class 7Social ScienceFrom the Rulers to the Ruled – Types of Government

Match the Following

(Match Column A with the correct option in Column B)

Column A

Column B

1. Democracy

(a) A government by religious leaders

2. Monarchy

(b) A government where people elect representatives

3. Oligarchy

(c) A form of government where a king or queen has full power

4. Theocracy

(d) A form of government where a small group controls power

5. Direct democracy

(e) A system where all citizens make laws directly

Verified Answer

Matched Pairs and Explanations:

  • 1 → b: Democracy is a government where people elect representatives.
  • 2 → c: Monarchy is a government ruled by a king or queen, sometimes with absolute power.
  • 3 → d: Oligarchy is a government controlled by a small, powerful group of people.
  • 4 → a: Theocracy is a government ruled by religious leaders and based on religious principles.
  • 5 → e: Direct democracy is where all citizens directly make decisions and laws.