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WHY DO WE NEED A PARLIAMENT?

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 14mins

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 ideas like desire, approval and participation of people are the main aspects of

a)

Democracy

b)

Monarchy

4.

The organisation of representatives for controlling and guiding the government.

a)

Constitution

b)

Parliament

5.

How does the individual give approval to the government?

a)

Through meetings

b)

Through elections

6.

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

7.

Name the process through which people can select their own representatives

a)

Election

b)

Democracy

8.

The Parliament of India follows

a)

Unicameral Legislature

b)

Bicameral Legislature

9.

When did the Constitution of India came into effect?

a)

26th January 1950

b)

26 November 1949

10.

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

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judiciary

11.

Which is another name for the Union Parliament in India?

a)

Vidhan Sabha

b)

Lok Sabha

c)

Executive

12.

Which of the following was NOT a reason why we chose democracy.

a)

Our colonial experiences

b)

we wanted to be the largest democracy in the world

c)

Indian people were ready to be a part of the decision making process.

13.

Select the odd one out

a)

Vidhan Sabha

b)

Lok sabha

c)

Vidhan parishad

14.

What is the legislature at the national level in India called?

a)

Parliament

b)

Lok Sabha

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither

15.

What is the term of the President in India?

a)

6 years

b)

4 years

c)

5 years

d)

7 years

16.

What is the other name of the Rajya Sabha?

a)

Upper House

b)

Council of States

c)

House of People

d)

Vidhan Sabha

17.

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

a)

Prime Minister

b)

President

c)

Leader of Opposition

d)

Speaker

18.

Which house dissolves after 5 years?

a)

Parliament

b)

Lok Sabha

c)

Rajya Sabha

d)

Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

19.

The Lok Sabha is a permanent House.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Rajya sabha has ________ members.

a)

245

b)

243

c)

240

d)

235

21.

Who highlights the drawback of various policies?

a)

Members of parliament

b)

Members of executive

c)

Member of legislative

d)

Opposition Party

22.

The President nominates 10 members in the Rajya Sabha

a)

False

b)

True

23.

The EVMs were first used in elections in the year_____

a)

1970

b)

2005

c)

2004

24.

How many nominated members are there in Lok Sabha?

a)

23

b)

2

25.

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

26.

List any two ways by which you think the people can make their opinion be heard by the parliament members.

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27.

To be a member of the parliament, it is not necessary to be educated.

a)

yes

b)

no

c)

maybe

d)

can't say