CBSE Class 8 Social Science The Parliamentary System: Legislature and Executive (Class 8 NCERT New) Quiz 15

1. What is the role of the Council of Ministers in the Union Government?

A The Council of Ministers only advises the President on matters of governance. B The Council of Ministers formulates policies, makes decisions, and implements laws in the Union Government. C The Council of Ministers serves as a judicial body to resolve disputes in the Union Government. D The Council of Ministers is responsible for conducting elections in the Union Government.

2. What qualifications are required to be elected as the President of India?

A Must be a citizen of any country B At least 30 years old C Must hold a government job D Must be a citizen of India, at least 35 years old, qualified to be a member of Lok Sabha, and not hold any office of profit. 5 Must have a college degree in law

3. Explain the term 'executive power' in the context of the Union Government.

A The power to create new laws exclusively by the Prime Minister. B The responsibility to manage state finances and budgets. C The authority to interpret laws and make judicial decisions. D Executive power in the Union Government is the authority to implement and enforce laws, vested in the President and exercised through the Council of Ministers.

4. What is the relationship between the President and the Prime Minister?

A The Prime Minister is always elected by the President. B The President has more power than the Prime Minister in every government system. C The President and the Prime Minister are leaders of different government systems, with distinct roles and responsibilities. D The President and the Prime Minister are the same person in all countries.

5. How does the President exercise their powers during a national emergency?

A The President has no special powers during a national emergency. B The President exercises powers such as reallocating resources, deploying military forces, and implementing emergency regulations. C The President can only issue public statements during a national emergency. D The President must wait for Congress to declare a national emergency before acting.

6. What is the role of the Vice President in the Union Executive?

A The Vice President acts as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and supports the President in the Union Executive. B The Vice President has no official role in the Union Executive. C The Vice President is responsible for foreign affairs in the Union Executive. D The Vice President is the head of the judiciary in the Union Executive.

7. How does the Prime Minister's leadership style affect governance?

A The Prime Minister's leadership style only affects international relations. B The Prime Minister's leadership style has no impact on governance. C The Prime Minister's leadership style affects governance by influencing decision-making, public trust, and political stability. D The Prime Minister's leadership style is irrelevant to public opinion.