NCERT Class 6 Social Science Samaj Ka Aadhyan: Bharat or uske aage: Chapter 10 — आधारभूत लोकतंत्र — भाग 1: शासन
This chapter, 'Shaasan' (Governance), from NCERT's Class 6 Social Science book 'Samaj Ka Adhyayan: Bharat aur uske aage', explores the fundamental concept of governance and the necessity of rules in society. It begins by highlighting that living in a society necessitates rules for order and harmony, drawing parallels from home, school, and professional environments. The chapter emphasizes that without rules, societal order would collapse. It introduces the idea that governance involves decision-making processes, organizing social life through various rule sets, and ensuring compliance. The government is defined as the group or mechanism that creates and enforces these rules, with some being designated as laws. The chapter also touches upon the dynamic nature of rules, suggesting that they can be discussed and changed, similar to how one might discuss rules with parents or school authorities. This foundational understanding of governance is crucial for students to grasp how societies function and are managed, preparing them for further studies in civics and social sciences within the CBSE curriculum.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 6 |
| Subject | Social Science |
| Book | Samaj Ka Aadhyan: Bharat or uske aage |
| Chapter | Chapter 10 — आधारभूत लोकतंत्र — भाग 1 : शासन |
| Language | Hindi |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 4 minutes |
| Word count | 651 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the meaning of governance (Shaasan).
- Recognize the necessity of rules and laws in society.
- Define the role of government in creating and enforcing rules.
- Appreciate the importance of order and harmony in social life.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| आधारभूत लोकतंत्र — भाग 1 : शासन | Governance |
| नियम | Rules |
| सरकार | Government |
| कानून | Law |
| लोकतंत्र | Democracy |
| न्याय | Justice |
| समानता | Equality |
| विधायिका | Legislature |
| कार्यपालिका | Executive |
| न्यायपालिका | Judiciary |
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Practice questions
- 'आधारभूत लोकतंत्र — भाग 1 : शासन' का अर्थ क्या है? Answer: निर्णयों को लेने की प्रक्रिया, नियमों के विभिन्न समूहों से सामाजिक जीवन को व्यवस्थित करना और उनका पालन सुनिश्चित करना ही आधारभूत लोकतंत्र — भाग 1 : शासन कहलाता है।
- हमें सरकार की आवश्यकता क्यों होती है? Answer: समाज में व्यवस्था और सद्भाव बनाए रखने के लिए नियमों का पालन सुनिश्चित करने हेतु हमें सरकार की आवश्यकता होती है।
- 'लोकतंत्र' का अर्थ क्या है? Answer: लोकतंत्र का अर्थ है लोगों की पहचान और सम्मान के बिना नहीं, बल्कि संस्कृति और लोगों की पहचान और सम्मान के साथ आधारभूत लोकतंत्र — भाग 1 : शासन।
- नियमों का पालन न करने पर क्या होगा? Answer: यदि कोई व्यक्ति नियम का पालन नहीं करता है, तो समाज अपनी व्यवस्था बनाए रखने में सक्षम नहीं हो पाएगा।
Frequently asked questions
What is governance (Shaasan)?
Governance (Shaasan) is the process of decision-making, organizing social life through various rule sets, and ensuring compliance.
Why are rules essential in society?
Rules are essential to maintain order and harmony when many people live together in a society.
What is the role of the government?
The government is the group or mechanism that creates rules and ensures their compliance.
What are laws?
Laws are some of the more important rules that are created and enforced by the government.
Can rules be changed?
Yes, rules can be discussed and changed, just like one might discuss rules with parents or school authorities.
What is the relationship between justice, equality, and democracy?
The chapter suggests that there can be no democracy without culture, respect for people's identity, equality, justice, and peace.
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NCERT Class 6 Social Science — Samaj Ka Aadhyan: Bharat or uske aage — Chapter 10 — आधारभूत लोकतंत्र — भाग 1 : शासन. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.