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Why Do We Need a Parliament? · CBSE STD 8 (CBSE - English Medium). 22 questions.

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Question 11 Mark
In this 2004 map of Parliamentary constituencies alongside, roughly identify the constituencies in your State. What is the name of the MP from your constituency? How many MPs does your state have? Why are certain constituencies coloured green while others are coloured blue?
Answer
  • The name of the MP from my constituency, West Delhi is Parvez singh verma of BJP.
  • There are seven MPs in my state.
  • Certain constituencies are coloured green while others are coloured blue because they are reserved constituencies for ST and SC respectively.
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Question 21 Mark
What is the purpose of a Parliament?
Answer
The Parliament enables citizens of India to participate in decision making and control the government.
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Question 31 Mark
Who presides over Lok Sabha?
Answer
Lok Sabha (House of the People), with a total membership of 545, is presided over by the Speaker.
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Question 41 Mark
Who designed the Parliament house in India?
Answer
The Parliament house in India was designed by the British architect Herbert Baker.
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Question 51 Mark
What is the purpose of parliament?
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What is the main function of the parliament?
Answer
Parliament enables citizens of India to participate in decision making and control the government.
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Question 61 Mark
Who makes the opposition party?
Answer
The Opposition in Parliament is formed by all the political parties that oppose the majority party/ coalition formed. The largest amongst these parties is called the Opposition party.
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Question 71 Mark
In this 2004 map of Parliamentary constituencies alongside, roughly identify the constituencies in your State. What is the name of the MP from your constituency? How many MPs does your state have? Why are certain constituencies coloured green while others are coloured blue?
Answer
  • The name of the MP from my constituency, West Delhi is Parvez singh verma of BJP.
  • There are seven MPs in my state.
  • Certain constituencies are coloured green while others are coloured blue because they are reserved constituencies for ST and SC respectively.
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Question 81 Mark
Which house of parliament is more powerful with regard to financial matters and how?
Answer
Lok Sabha is more powerful with regard to financial matters because money bills can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha. Thus, it controls the finances of the government.
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Question 91 Mark
Mention the 2 houses of the Indian Parliament.
Answer
The 2 Houses of the Indian Parliament are.
  • The Rajya Sabha.
  • The Lok Sabha.
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Question 101 Mark
When were EVMs used for the first time?
Answer
EVMs were used throughout the country for the first time in the 2004 general elections.
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Question 111 Mark
What is Parliament?
Answer
The Parliament is the voice of the people and represents their needs and interests. The Parliament in India consists of the President, the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha. It is the highest law-making body of the country.
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Question 121 Mark
What is Lok Sabha?
Answer
Lok Sabha is known as lower house. It is also known as the ‘House of the People’. Its total membership is 545.
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Question 131 Mark
You have read in Chapter 1 that the ‘Parliamentary form of government’ that exists in India has three tiers. This includes the Parliament (central government) and the various State Legislatures (state governments). Fill in the following table with information on the various representatives from your area:
 
State Government
Central Government
Which political party/parties is/are currently in power?
 
 
Who (name) is the current representative from your area?
 
 
Which political parties currently form the Opposition?
 
 
When were elections last held?
 
 
When will the next elections be held?
 
 
How many women representatives are there (from your state)?
 
 
Answer
 
State Government
Central Government
Which political party/ parties is/ are currently in power?
AAP
BJP
Who (name) is the current representative from your area?
Adarsh Shastri
Parvev Singh Verma
Which political parties currently form the Opposition?
BJP
Congress
When were elections last held?
2015
2014
When will the next elections be held?
2020
2019
How many women representatives are there (from your state)?
5
1
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Question 141 Mark
What is Rajya Sabha?
Answer
Rajya Sabha is known as the upper house. It is also known as the ‘Council of States’. Its total membership is 245. It is chaired by the Vice President of India.
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Question 151 Mark
What was the main principle of the Indian constitution?
Answer
The main principle of the Indian constitution was Universal adult franchise. All adults in free India could vote and participate in decision-making.
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Question 161 Mark
How many members does the President nominates in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha?
Answer
The President nominates 2 members to the Lok Sabha and 12 members to the Rajya Sabha.
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Question 171 Mark
What is the principle of universal adult franchise?
Answer
The principle of universal adult franchise means that all adult citizens of the country have the right to vote.
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Question 201 Mark
What is Universal Adult Franchise?
Answer
Universal Adult Franchise means all adult citizens of the country enjoy the right to vote.
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Question 211 Mark
How does the Parliament session begins?
Answer
The Parliament, while in session, begins with a question hour.
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Question 221 Mark
Parliament is the most important symbol of Indian Democracy. Explain.
Answer
Parliament enables citizens of India to participate in decision making and control the government, thus making it the most important symbol of Indian democracy and a key feature of the Constitution.
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