CBSE Class 8 Social Science The Parliamentary System: Legislature and Executive (Class 8 NCERT New) Quiz 6

1. The structure with two houses in the Indian Parliament is called a ________ system.

A bicameral B unilateral C federal D unitary

2. Members of the Lok Sabha are chosen by:

A Direct elections by the people B Nomination by the President C Selection by the Prime Minister D Appointment by the Supreme Court

3. What is the maximum number of members envisaged for the Lok Sabha by the Constitution?

A 550 B 500 C 600 D 545

4. Members of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha are elected indirectly by the electoral college.

A True B False

5. Both the number of Rajya Sabha seats allocated and the number of MPs represented in the Lok Sabha are based on the population of each state.

A True B False

6. What is shown in the image?

A Lok Sabha Chambers in the new Parliament building B Rajya Sabha Chamber C Supreme Court D Prime Minister's Office

7. What inspired the system of Parliamentary democracy in India?

A Britain's system inspired the system of Parliamentary democracy in India. B America's system inspired the system of Parliamentary democracy in India. C France's system inspired the system of Parliamentary democracy in India. D Japan's system inspired the system of Parliamentary democracy in India.

8. What is federalism as practiced in India?

A Federalism is a form of government where power is distributed between the centre, states, as well as local governments. B Federalism is a system where only the central government holds all the power. C Federalism means that only local governments have authority over all matters. D Federalism is a form of monarchy where the king shares power with no one.

9. Who presides over the Rajya Sabha in the Indian Parliament?

A The Vice President of India presides over the Rajya Sabha. B The President of India presides over the Rajya Sabha. C The Prime Minister of India presides over the Rajya Sabha. D The Speaker of Lok Sabha presides over the Rajya Sabha.

10. The Council of States (Rajya Sabha) was felt necessary during the making of the Indian Constitution because:

A it would provide representation to the states in the federal structure B it would help in faster passing of laws C it would reduce the power of the President D it would ensure only one house of Parliament