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WHY DO WE NEED PARLIAMENT

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

During the British Rule, the Indian National Congress demanded

a)

More money

b)

More Land for agriculture

c)

More representation in Government

2.

Name the act which allowed Indians some participation in the British government.

a)

The Government of India Act 1909

b)

The Government of India Act 1600

3.

The organisation of representatives for controlling and guiding the government.

a)

Constitution

b)

Parliament

4.

How does the individual give approval to the government?

a)

Through meetings

b)

Through elections

5.

Indian Government is divided into different levels like Central Govt, State Govt and Local Govt this is called _____________ form of government

a)

Republic

b)

Federal

6.

The Parliament of India follows

a)

Unicameral Legislature

b)

Bicameral Legislature

7.

When did the Constitution of India came into effect?

a)

26th January 1950

b)

26 November 1949

8.

Name the organ of the government which is entitled to make laws

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judiciary

9.

Name the organ of the government which is entitled to make laws

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judiciary

10.

What is the other name of the Rajya Sabha?

a)

Upper House

b)

Council of States

c)

House of People

d)

Vidhan Sabha

11.

To whom are the questions asked in the Lok Sabha addressed to?

a)

Prime Minister

b)

President

c)

Leader of Opposition

d)

Speaker

12.

Which house dissolves after 5 years?

a)

Parliament

b)

Lok Sabha

c)

Rajya Sabha

d)

Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

13.

The Lok Sabha is a permanent House.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Rajya sabha has ________ members.

a)

245

b)

243

c)

240

d)

235

15.

The President nominates 10 members in the Rajya Sabha

a)

False

b)

True

16.

which of the following is a necessary part of a Democracy?

a)

A parliamentary form of government

b)

A govt. elected by the people

c)

A presidential form of govt

17.

The EVMs were first used in elections in the year_____

a)

1970

b)

2005

c)

2004

18.

How many nominated members are there in Lok Sabha?

a)

23

b)

2

19.

The supreme power to give orders to the Indian Armed Forces lies with the_______________

a)

President of India

b)

Prime Minister of India

c)

Defence minister

20.

Select the correct option for- Every adult citizen in a country having the right to vote

a)

Democracy

b)

Universal adult franchise

c)

Monarchy