Can you identify the categories of public service or other activities. Class 6

Can you identify the categories of public service or other activities. Class 6

Let us Explore (Page 153)

Question 1.

Can you identify the categories of public service or other activities that are represented in the ten pictures in Fig. on textbook page 152? Class 6

Answer:

1. Road construction going on. — This is part of public infrastructure.
2. Train running on railway track. — This is public transportation.
3. Army personnel standing and protecting on the border. — This is national defense.
4. Doctor consulting a patient. — This is healthcare service.
5. Firefighters saving a person from fire. — This is an emergency service.
6. Traffic policeman maintaining traffic. — This is traffic management and safety.
7. Photo of Supreme Court of India. — This represents Indian highest court, dispute solving judicial institution.
8. Teacher teaching in class. — This is education service.
9. Postman carrying letters. — This is postal service.
10. Bank official helping people. — This is financial service.

Question 2.

What role do you think the government plays in each of these activities? Class 6

Answer:

There are three levels of government, local, state and national. At all levels, their functions and responsibilities are defined. Every level works for the community. The purpose is that people could live easy, comfortable, joyful and peaceful life without any fear and injustice.

Question 3.

Can you think of other aspects of your daily life where the government plays an important role? Class 6

Answer:

Yes! The government plays an important role in providing clean water, sanitation, electricity, housing and fuel, maintaining public parks and playground, schools for education. They also help with things like public transportation, bridges, community centres and waste management.