CBSE Class 8 Social Science The Parliamentary System: Legislature and Executive (Class 8 NCERT New) Quiz 7

1. Which of the following is NOT a source of inspiration for the Indian Constitution? Choose the correct option.

A Britain's system of Parliamentary democracy B Ancient republics (mahajanapadas) C American Bill of Rights D Village panchayats

2. What is a sceptre? Fill in the blank: A sceptre is a decorated rod carried by a king or queen at ceremonies as a symbol of their ________.

A power B wealth C wisdom D beauty

3. Who was the first Prime Minister of India to whom the Sengol was handed over on 14 August 1947?

A Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru B Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel C Dr. Rajendra Prasad D Lal Bahadur Shastri

4. Where is the Sengol now placed in the new Lok Sabha?

A Near the Speaker’s chair B At the entrance of the Lok Sabha C In the Central Hall D In the Prime Minister’s office

5. What does the Nandi at the top of the Sengol symbolise?

A Justice B Power C Wealth D Wisdom

6. Which of the following languages was NOT among the original 12 languages for simultaneous interpretation in Parliament?

A Hindi B English C Sanskrit D Assamese

7. Which of the following is NOT a member of the Union Executive?

A The President B The Vice President C The Speaker of Lok Sabha D The Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister

8. The Council of Ministers is chosen from among the MPs of both houses of Parliament.

A True B False

9. Which of the following is a Constitutional function of the Parliament?

A Making laws for the country B Appointing judges directly C Conducting state elections D Enforcing court judgments

10. Which of the following is NOT a key function of the Parliament according to the Constitution?

A Constitutional functions B Lawmaking C Judicial review D Executive accountability