CBSE Class 8 Social Science The Parliamentary System: Legislature and Executive (Class 8 NCERT New) Quiz 5

1. Democracy must look ahead but never forget its roots because:

A it needs to progress while preserving its foundational values. B it should only focus on the future. C it must ignore its history to move forward. D it is better to change traditions completely.

2. What was the first important step in the life of the nation after independence?

A Formation of Lok Sabha B Drafting of the Constitution of independent India C Construction of Parliament Building D Universal Adult Franchise

3. The Constitution of independent India laid foundational principles for the nation, including Universal Adult Franchise. What does Universal Adult Franchise guarantee?

A Only men can vote B Only rich people can vote C All adult citizens of the country have the right to vote irrespective of their social or economic background, gender, race, or religion D Only government officials can vote

4. Fill in the blank: The Parliament is the supreme legislative body of the government. It comprises all elected representatives of the people and controls and guides the work of the _________

A government B judiciary C army D press

5. How many Lok Sabhas have been constituted since the first one in 1952?

A 17 Lok Sabhas B 15 Lok Sabhas C 20 Lok Sabhas D 12 Lok Sabhas

6. When was the 18th Lok Sabha constituted?

A June 2024 B May 2023 C August 2022 D December 2021

7. The old Parliament building served as Parliament House for less than seven decades.

A True B False

8. The Parliament Building (Sansad Bhavan) in New Delhi was constructed to accommodate the growing needs including capacity, technology, sustainability and safety. What was the main reason for constructing the new Parliament Building?

A To replace the old building B To accommodate the growing needs including capacity, technology, sustainability and safety C To move Parliament to a new city D To increase the number of Lok Sabhas

9. What are the two houses of the Indian Parliament called?

A Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha B House of Commons and House of Lords C Senate and House of Representatives D National Assembly and State Assembly

10. Who is included in the composition of the Indian Parliament?

A A) President, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha B B) Prime Minister, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha C C) President, Prime Minister, and Lok Sabha D D) President, Prime Minister, and Rajya Sabha