Class 8 Social Science Chapter 6: The Parliamentary System: Legislature and Executive — practice questions with answers
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Q1. Who forms the government in India’s parliamentary system?
- A majority group from among the elected Lok Sabha members
- The President alone
- The Supreme Court
- The Rajya Sabha only
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Answer: A. A majority group from among the elected Lok Sabha members
Why: Parliament controls and guides the government. [p.141]
Why: Parliament controls and guides the government. [p.141]
Q2. What makes up the Parliament of India? (Tick all that apply)
- The President
- The Lok Sabha
- The Rajya Sabha
- The Supreme Court
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Answer: A. The President; B. The Lok Sabha; C. The Rajya Sabha
Why: The judiciary is separate. [p.142]
Why: The judiciary is separate. [p.142]
Q3. A draft of a proposed law that must be approved by Parliament is called a ______.
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Answer: bill
Why: Once passed and assented, it becomes an act. [p.146]
Why: Once passed and assented, it becomes an act. [p.146]
Q4. Which are functions of Parliament? (Tick all that apply)
- Constitutional functions
- Lawmaking
- Executive accountability
- Deciding court cases
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Answer: A. Constitutional functions; B. Lawmaking; C. Executive accountability
Why: Financial accountability is the fourth. [p.145]
Why: Financial accountability is the fourth. [p.145]
Q5. What is the main difference between the legislature and the executive?
- The legislature makes laws; the executive implements them
- Both make laws
- The executive makes laws
- There is no difference
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Answer: A. The legislature makes laws; the executive implements them
Why: Table on p.153. [p.153, p.161]
Why: Table on p.153. [p.153, p.161]
Q6. Who is the executive head of a state government?
- The Chief Minister
- The Governor
- The President
- The Chief Justice
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Answer: A. The Chief Minister
Why: Like the PM at the Union level. [p.156]
Why: Like the PM at the Union level. [p.156]
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