CBSE Class 8 Social Science The Parliamentary System: Legislature and Executive (Class 8 NCERT New) Quiz 3

1. If both Union and State pass laws on a Concurrent List subject and they conflict, which generally prevails?

A Court avoids any decision B Older law always prevails C State law usually prevails D Union law usually prevails

2. Which is the lower house of the State Legislature in states with a bicameral system?

A Rajya Sabha B Vidhan Sabha C Lok Sabha D Vidhan Parishad

3. In a state with a unicameral legislature, which house exists?

A Only Vidhan Sabha B Only Vidhan Parishad C Both houses exist D No house exists

4. To whom is the Union Council of Ministers collectively accountable?

A The Supreme Court B The President C The Rajya Sabha D The Lok Sabha

5. According to the summary table, which function is primarily associated with the Legislature in India?

A Implementation of laws through ministries B Judicial review of executive actions C Proposing, debating and passing laws D Protection of fundamental rights

6. In the concept map, what label is directly associated with the Judiciary under separation of powers?

A Creates laws for the nation B Enforces laws across ministries C Interprets laws and rights D Drafts the annual budget

7. Which body is identified as part of the Union Executive in the concept diagram?

A Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha B The President, Vice President, Council of Ministers C Election Commission and CAG D Supreme Court and High Courts

8. Which statement best explains checks and balances as shown in the summary table?

A The Judiciary manages ministries and foreign affairs B The Executive appoints judges who answer to the Cabinet C The Executive approves the Legislature’s constitutional validity D The Legislature oversees the Executive through questions and motions

9. From the Community Champions profile, which achievement of Meira Kumar is highlighted?

A First woman Chief Justice of India B First woman Vice President of India C First woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha D First woman Cabinet Secretary of India

10. Which example on the extended learning page asks students to prepare a draft law and present it in class?

A Value Education discussion B Life Skills activity prompt C Project fact file task D Imagineering mock Parliament