CBSE Class 8 Social Science The Parliamentary System: Legislature and Executive (Class 8 NCERT New) Quiz 1

1. Which statement best describes bicameralism in India?

A Two houses share lawmaking powers equally B One house makes laws, other only approves C Two houses with one above the judiciary D One national house and one state judiciary

2. Who presides over the Rajya Sabha as its chairperson?

A The Speaker of Lok Sabha B The Chief Justice of India C The Prime Minister of India D The Vice President of India

3. Members of the Lok Sabha are primarily chosen by which method?

A Direct elections by citizens B Nomination by the President C Selection by state legislatures D Rotation from the Rajya Sabha

4. Which house is also known as the Council of States?

A Constituent Sabha B Lok Sabha C Legislative Assembly D Rajya Sabha

5. During the lawmaking process, when are clause-by-clause discussions and amendments typically conducted?

A After standing committee review B Before reading the bill aloud C After presidential assent is granted D After gazette notification occurs

6. What happens after both houses pass a bill?

A The Supreme Court certifies the bill directly B The bill returns to standing committees again C The Gazette publishes the bill immediately D The President considers the bill for assent

7. Which responsibility shows executive accountability to Parliament?

A Answering questions during the Question Hour B Issuing the Gazette to notify new laws C Electing the Speaker of Lok Sabha D Appointing members to both houses

8. Which option correctly lists four broad legislative functions noted for Parliament?

A Constitutional, lawmaking, executive accountability, financial accountability B Judicial review, elections, taxation, local governance C Foreign policy, defense command, policing, court judgments D State policing, municipal planning, market regulation

9. Which constitutional change first set the stage for the Right to Education becoming a law?

A Passage of the RTE Rules by states B Addition of Article 21A by 86th Amendment C Issuance of an executive order by MHRD D A Supreme Court judgment on school fees

10. After drafting, which body finalized the provisions of the Right to Education Bill before it was introduced in Parliament?

A NITI Aayog in consultation B Union Cabinet after deliberations C Election Commission via notification D Finance Commission through review