CBSE Class 8 Social Science The Parliamentary System: Legislature and Executive (Class 8 NCERT New) Quiz 2

1. Place these steps in the correct sequence for the RTE Act becoming law: Cabinet approval; Introduction in Lok Sabha; Passage in Rajya Sabha; Presidential assent.

A Introduction, Cabinet, Rajya Sabha, Presidential B Cabinet, Rajya Sabha, Introduction, Presidential C Cabinet, Introduction, Rajya Sabha, Presidential D Introduction, Rajya Sabha, Cabinet, Presidential

2. When was the Right to Education Bill passed in the Lok Sabha?

A 30 November 2009 after debate B 1 April 2010 after notification C 13 August 2009 after deliberations D 4 August 2009 after signature

3. What did the RTE Act make mandatory upon implementation?

A Free and compulsory education ages 6–14 B Free higher education ages 18–21 C Compulsory private school enrollment D Uniform national board examinations

4. Which statement best describes the role of debates in both Houses during the RTE Bill’s journey?

A Members and experts discussed funding and quality B Only ministers read the bill without debate C Debate occurred after implementation began D Debates were skipped to speed up passage

5. Who is the nominal head of the Union Executive in India?

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

6. Which body collectively assists the Prime Minister in administering the Union government?

A Council of Ministers B Election Commission C NITI Aayog Board D Public Service Commission

7. Which statement best describes the Vice President’s role in Parliament?

A Chairs the Rajya Sabha proceedings B Heads the Lok Sabha sessions C Leads the Council of Ministers D Appoints the Chief Justice

8. Which function is a key responsibility of the Prime Minister?

A Framing state police policy B Leading the Council of Ministers C Reviewing all court appeals D Presiding over Lok Sabha

9. What is the primary role of the Judiciary in India?

A Interpreting and applying laws B Drafting and passing laws C Executing government schemes D Managing state finances

10. Which list contains subjects on which only the Union Government can legislate?

A Concurrent List B Residual List C State List D Union List