CLASS-8-SOCIAL SCIENCE- CHAPTER-3- WHY DO WE NEED A PARLIAMENT

Multiple Choice

1. Consider the following statements:

1. The Indian Parliament allows citizens to participate in government decision-making and control.

2. The people elect their representatives to the Parliament.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

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·    Parliament allows Indian citizens to engage in decision-making through representative democracy; and government control.

·    The people elect their representatives to the Parliament.

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2. Which Government of the India Act provided some elected representation during British rule?

• Government of India Act 1909

• Government of India Act 1935

• Government of India Act 1919

• Government of Indian Act 1961

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·    The Government of India Act of 1909 provided for some elected representation in the country.

·    By accepting the concept of a separate electorate, it established a system of communal representation for Muslims. The Muslim members were to be elected solely by Muslim voters under this arrangement.

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3. What is the term of Loksabha members?

• 5 years

• 6 years

• 7 years

• 4 years

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·    There are currently 545 members in the Lok Sabha, with 530 representing the States, 13 representing the Union Territories, and two members selected by the President.

·    The Lok Sabha has a five-year term.

·    The President, on the suggestion of the Council of Ministers, might dissolve it earlier.

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4. Who is the chairman of Rajyasabha?

• President of India

• Prime minister of India

• Vice president of India

• Supreme court chief justice

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According to Article 89 of the Indian Constitution, the Vice-President of India serves as the Rajya Sabha's ex officio Chairman.

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5 .Which is the highest law making body in india?

• Supreme court

• High court

• President

• Parliament

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·    India’s Parliament is the country’s highest legislative body.

Multiple Choice

6.MLA is an elected representative of which of the following house?

• Rajyasabha

• Loksabha

• State legislative council

• State legislative Assembly

Multiple Choice

7.What is the most important role of the Lok Sabha?

• Review the act made by parliament

• Selection  of executive

• Advise president on constitutional matters

• Elect the president and vice president

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·    One of the most significant functions of the Lok Sabha is the choosing of the executive.

·     The executive is a group of persons who work together to put Parliament's laws into effect.

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8.Who is the present chairman of Rajyasabha

• Narendra modi

• Venkaiah Naidu

• Om Birla

• None of the above

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Sir Venkaiah Naidu is the present chairman of Rajyasabha

Multiple Choice

9.What does the Parliament of India consist of

1.Loksabha

2.Rajyasabha

3.President

4.Attorney General

Select the correct answer using the code given below

• 1 and 2

• 2 and 3

• 1,2 and 3

• All of the above

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The Indian Constitution, which took effect on January 26, 1950, established a bicameral Parliament consisting of the President and the two Houses known as the Rajya Sabha and the House of the People (Lok Sabha).

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10. The Upper House of the Indian Parliament is known as

• Loksabha

• Rajyasabha

• Legislative council

• Legislative Assembly

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·    The Rajya Sabha is the Parliament's upper house.

·    It has 250 members, 230 of whom are elected indirectly by state legislatures through a single transferable vote system, while the President can appoint 12 members for their contributions to art, literature, science, and social services.

Multiple Choice

11. Which of the following is an important way to control the executive in to parliament?

• Question hour

• Zero hour

• Election of president

• None of the above

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·    Question hour is the first hour of every parliamentary session.

·    It is mentioned in the Rules of Procedure of the house

·    Members generally raise questions during this time, and the ministers usually respond.

·    Members of the public can also be asked questions (MPs who are not ministers)

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12. Consider the following statements:

1. In parliament seats are reserved for both scheduled caste and scheduled tribes.

2. It gives a fair advantage to historically marginalised sections of society

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 not2

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·    In parliament, seats are reserved for both scheduled caste and scheduled tribes.

·    it gives a fair advantage to historically marginalised sections of society

Multiple Choice

13. Consider the following pairs

1. Loksabha: the lower house of parliament

2. Speaker: officer of the Rajya sabha

3. Rajyasabha: upper house of the parliament

4. BJP: Bharatiya Janata party

Which of the pair given above is/are correct?

• 1 and 2

• 2 and 3

• 1,3and 4

• )All of the above

​• Loksabha: the lower house of parliament

• Speaker : officer of parliament

• Rajyasabha: upper house of the parliament

• BJP: Bharatiya Janata party

Multiple Choice

14.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The chairman of the Rajya Sabha is India's Vice-President.

2.The Universal Adult Franchise exists to ensure fairness and justice.

3.The most important symbol of Indian democracy is the parliament.

Select the correct answer using the code given below

• 1 and 2

• 2 and 3

• 1,2 and 3

• 1 and 2

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·    The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is India's Vice-President.

·    The Universal Adult Franchise exists to ensure fairness and justice

·    The most important symbol of Indian democracy is the parliament.

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15.Consider the following statements:

1. The government is controlled and guided by all of the representatives working together.

2. The country is divided into many constituencies, each of which elects one representative to the legislature.

which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

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·    The government is controlled and guided by all of the representatives working together.

·    The country is divided into many constituencies, each of which elects one representative to the legislature.

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16. Who choose the ministers and allocate the portfolio in the parliament?

• Prime minister

• President

• Vice president

• Parliament

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According to the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961, the Prime Minister is responsible for assisting and advising the President in the distribution of Government work to various ministries and offices.

Multiple Choice

17. Consider the following statements:

1. After 1947, the Indian Parliament was established to allow Indian citizens to participate in decision-making and control the government.

2.The Parliament is composed of elected representatives from several political parties and exercises considerable power.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1and 2

• Neither 1 not 2

·    After 1947, the Indian Parliament was established to allow Indian citizens to participate in decision-making and control the government.

·    The Parliament is composed of elected representatives from several political parties and exercises considerable power.

 

Multiple Choice

18.What are the functions of opposition party?

1. The opposition parties maintain a close eye on the administration in order to prevent it from becoming authoritarian and to limit its powers.

2. The opposition party's primary responsibility is to critique the government's policies.

3.Outside of the legislature, opposition parties draw the attention of the press, which publishes their criticisms of government policies.

4. Opposition parties have the right to scrutinise the government's spending as well.

Select the correct answer using the code given below

 

• 1 and 2

• 2 and 3

• 1,2 and 3

• All of the above

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Functions of opposition party

·    The opposition parties maintain a close eye on the administration in order to prevent it from becoming authoritarian and to limit its powers.

·    The opposition party's primary responsibility is to critique the government's policies.

·    Outside of the legislature, opposition parties draw the attention of the press, which publishes their criticisms of government policies.

·    Opposition parties have the right to scrutinise the government's spending as well.

·    Opposition parties criticize the government in general during question hour.

 

Multiple Choice

19. How many houses are there in parliament?.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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·    The Parliament of  India (Sansad) is the supreme law-making institution. It has two Houses, the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha.
 Rajya Sabha (Council of States), with a total strength of 245 members, is chaired by the Vice-President of India.

·    Lok Sabha (House of the People), with a total membership of 545, is presided over by the Speaker

Multiple Choice

20.When was the Electronic voting machine first used in India?

• 1984

• 1980

• 1982

• 1981

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The electronic voting machines (EVMs) were first used in a by-election to the North Paravur Assembly Constituency in Kerala in 1982 for a small number of polling stations.

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21.How many members can be nominated by president to Rajyasabha?

 

• 12

• 11

• 4

• 2

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·    The president appoints 12 Rajya Sabha members from among those with special knowledge or practical experience in art, literature, science, and social service.

·    The rationale behind this nomination principle is to give eminent people a seat in the Rajya Sabha without going through the election process.

Multiple Choice

22.Which of the following are the functions of the parliament

1.To Select the National Government

2.To Control, Guide and Inform the t

3.Making of law

Select the correct answer using the code given below

• 1 and 2

• 2 and 3

• 1,2 and 3

• 1 and 3

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Functions of the parliament

·    To Select the National Government

·    To Control, Guide and Inform the Government

·    Making of law

Multiple Choice

23.Who is the leader of Ruling party?

 

• President

• Vice president

• Prime minister

• Leader of Loksabha

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·    The prime minister is 0the leader of the
ruling party in the Lok Sabha. From the MPs who
belong to her party, the Prime Minister selects
ministers to work with her to implement
decisions.

·    These ministers then take charge of
different areas of government functioning like
health, education, finance etc.

Multiple Choice

24. With different political parties who are interested in similar concerns to form what is known as a

• Opposition government

• Single government

• Coalition government

• None of the above

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With different political parties who
are interested in similar concerns to form what is
known as a coalition government

Multiple Choice

25. Which political party/parties is/are currently in power?

• United Progressive Alliance

• BJP led NDA

• Bahujan Samajwadi party

• Communist party of india

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BJP led NDA is political party currently power in India

Multiple Choice

26.Parlimentary Building was designed by

• George wittet

• Edwin Lutynes

• Ahmed Lahori

• None of the above

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The Parliament house in India was designed by the British architect Herbert Baker.

Multiple Choice

27. What is the minimum age for membership to Rajyasabha?

• 30

• 25

• 35

• 21

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The minimum age of 30 years is fixed for the membership of Rajyasabha

Multiple Choice

28. Consider the following statements:

1. India is divided into levels for electoral purposes. This is referred to as constituency

2. The voters who live in an area elect one representative.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 and 2

• 2 and 3

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

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India is divided into levels for electoral purposes. This is referred to as constituency

The voters who live in an area elect one representative.

Multiple Choice

29. What is the full form of EVM?

 

• Electronic Voting Machine

• Electronic Voting Material

• Election Voting Machine

• Election voting Material

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EVM - Electronic Voting Machine

Multiple Choice

30. What is the maximum permissible strength of the Rajyasabha?

• 250

• 525

• 260

• 245

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The maximum permissible strength of Rajyasabha is 250.

 

Quiz Code : 549

Date : 18-05-2023