Indian Government Structure and Functions

The video tutorial introduces the concept of democratic government in India, highlighting its status as the largest democracy in the world. It explains the structure of the Indian government, including the legislature, executive, and judiciary branches. The federal structure of India is discussed, detailing the distribution of power between the union and state governments through the union, state, and concurrent lists. The video further elaborates on the union and state legislatures, focusing on the roles of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, the two houses of the Indian Parliament. The session concludes with a brief overview of topics to be covered in the next class.

What is the primary characteristic of a democratic government?

• Government is elected by the people.

• Government is selected by the judiciary.

• Government is appointed by the monarch.

• Government is chosen by the military.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three branches of the Indian government?

• Monarchy

• Executive

• Legislature

• Judiciary

What is the federal structure of government in India?

• A system where power is divided between the center and the states.

• A system where power is shared with foreign governments.

• A system where power is held by the judiciary.

• A system where power is centralized.

Which list in the Indian Constitution includes areas like defense and foreign affairs?

• State List

• Local List

• Union List

• Concurrent List

What is the role of the Parliament of India?

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To conduct elections

• To interpret laws

How many houses does the Parliament of India have?

• Three

• One

• Two

• Four

Who elects the members of the Lok Sabha?

• The members of the Rajya Sabha

• The adult citizens of India

• The Prime Minister

• The President of India

What is the maximum term for a member of the Lok Sabha?

• Three years

• Four years

• Six years

• Five years

How are the members of the Rajya Sabha elected?

• By the state legislative assemblies

• By the members of the Lok Sabha

• By the judiciary

• Directly by the citizens

What is unique about the Rajya Sabha compared to the Lok Sabha?

• It is a temporary house.

• It has more members than the Lok Sabha.

• It is a permanent house.

• It is elected every two years.