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Make lists of different government departments you are familiar with, or whose names you may have seen on boards around your home or on your way to school. What functions do you think they perform?

Correct Answer

Common government departments include several key organizations that serve citizens.

Health Department runs hospitals and health centers, and manages public health programs. Education Department manages government schools, develops curriculum, and trains teachers.

Police Department maintains law and order, prevents crime, and ensures public safety. Municipal Corporation manages water supply, garbage collection, street maintenance, and public parks.

Transport Department issues driving licenses, manages public transport, and maintains roads. Revenue Department maintains land records, collects taxes, and issues certificates. Agriculture Department supports farmers, manages agricultural schemes, and provides training.

These departments form part of the executive function and implement policies and laws made by the legislature.

Exercise: LET'S EXPLORE | Q: 1 | (Page Page 6)
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Explanation

This activity appears on Page 6. The chapter explains that 'These departments form part of the executive function of the government. They implement the policies and laws made by the legislature.' The executive organ is responsible for implementing laws and taking policy decisions.

Solution Steps

  1. Health Department runs hospitals, health centers, and manages public health programs

  2. Education Department manages government schools, develops curriculum, and trains teachers

  3. Police Department maintains law and order, prevents crime, and ensures public safety

  4. Municipal Corporation manages water supply, garbage collection, street maintenance, and public parks

  5. Transport Department issues driving licenses, manages public transport, and maintains roads

  6. Revenue Department maintains land records, collects taxes, and issues certificates

  7. Agriculture Department supports farmers, manages agricultural schemes, and provides training

  8. These departments form part of the executive function implementing policies and laws made by the legislature

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