The Parliamentary System: Legislature and Executive — Class 8 MCQs with Answers
Class 8 CBSE Social Science · Chapter 6
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Key concepts: The Parliamentary System: Legislature and Executive (Class 8 Social Science)
India's Parliament is bicameral: the President, the directly elected Lok Sabha and the indirectly elected Rajya Sabha. This chapter follows how a bill becomes an act and how Parliament holds the Executive to account.
- Bicameral legislature
- A legislature with two chambers — 'bi' means two, 'cameral' means chamber.
- Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
- The House of the People, directly elected (maximum 550 members), and the Council of States, elected indirectly by an electoral college.
- Federalism
- Power distributed between the centre, the states and local governments, balancing national unity with local interests.
- Bill and act
- A bill is a draft of a proposed law; once passed by both Houses and assented to by the President it becomes an act.
The Parliamentary System: Legislature and Executive — important questions & MCQs with answers (Class 8 Social Science)
14 solved questions from this chapter's difficulty levels, each with its answer and explanation. The other 58 are timed and scored when you sign in.
- Q1Easy
The Indian Parliament is composed of the President and which two houses?
A.Council of Ministers and Lok SabhaB.Lok Sabha and Vidhan SabhaC.Rajya Sabha and Supreme CourtD.Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha✓ CorrectAnswer: D. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Explanation: This two-house structure is called a bicameral system.
- Q2Easy
In the lawmaking process, a 'bill' is best described as:
A.a draft of a proposed law✓ CorrectB.a law already in forceC.a court judgementD.a budget documentAnswer: A. a draft of a proposed law
Explanation: It must be approved by Parliament before it can be enacted into law.
- Q3Easy
The Union Executive consists of the President, the Vice President and the:
A.Speaker and Deputy SpeakerB.judges of the Supreme CourtC.Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister✓ CorrectD.civil servantsAnswer: C. Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister
Explanation: The Council of Ministers is chosen from among the MPs of both houses.
- Q4Easy
Question Hour is typically held during which part of a parliamentary sitting?
A.Only on FridaysB.Only during the budget sessionC.The last hourD.The first hour✓ CorrectAnswer: D. The first hour
Explanation: MPs use it to ask ministers about government policies and activities.
- Q5Easy
The word 'bicameral' comes from 'bi' meaning two and 'cameral' meaning:
A.chamber or house✓ CorrectB.voteC.councilD.lawAnswer: A. chamber or house
Explanation: Hence a bicameral legislature has two chambers.
- Q6Easy
A law is generally brought into force through an instrument called:
A.a motionB.a gazetteC.a clauseD.an act✓ CorrectAnswer: D. an act
Explanation: A bill goes through a long process before it becomes an act.
- Q7Medium
The Constitution makers felt a second house was needed because a single directly elected House would be:
A.too expensive to runB.inadequate for the challenges independent India would face✓ CorrectC.impossible to electD.unknown in other countriesAnswer: B. inadequate for the challenges independent India would face
Explanation: The Rajya Sabha was created in the spirit of federalism.
- Q8Medium
In the lawmaking process, a bill is referred to a Standing Committee, which is:
A.a permanent committee of MPs that scrutinises government activities✓ CorrectB.a temporary body of ministersC.a group of judgesD.a panel of civil servantsAnswer: A. a permanent committee of MPs that scrutinises government activities
Explanation: The MPs on it may change, but the committee as a structure remains.
- Q9Medium
The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the:
A.Rajya SabhaB.PresidentC.Supreme CourtD.Lok Sabha✓ CorrectAnswer: D. Lok Sabha
Explanation: Ministers are chosen from among the MPs of both houses.
- Q10Medium
Question Hour holds the Executive 'accountable', meaning ministers must:
A.resign after every questionB.vote on every billC.justify their actions and decisions✓ CorrectD.attend the courtsAnswer: C. justify their actions and decisions
Explanation: Special committees also require ministries to explain their policies.
- Q11Medium
Besides Britain's parliamentary system, which Indian experiences shaped our Constitution makers?
A.The Deccan SultanatesB.The East India Company charterC.The Mughal courtD.The ancient mahājanapadas and village panchayats✓ CorrectAnswer: D. The ancient mahājanapadas and village panchayats
Explanation: They also had limited practical experience of British colonial governance structures.
- Q12Hard
Assertion: India adopted a bicameral Parliament. Reason: A Council of States was thought necessary in the spirit of federalism. Choose the correct option.
A.Both are true, and the reason explains the assertion✓ CorrectB.Both are true, but the reason does not explain the assertionC.The assertion is true but the reason is falseD.Both are falseAnswer: A. Both are true, and the reason explains the assertion
Explanation: Extensive discussions on this took place during the making of the Constitution.
- Q13Hard
Assertion: A Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha. Reason: The Lok Sabha is directly elected by the people. Choose the correct option.
A.Both are true, and the reason explains the assertionB.Both are true, but the reason does not explain the assertion✓ CorrectC.The assertion is true but the reason is falseD.Both are falseAnswer: B. Both are true, but the reason does not explain the assertion
Explanation: Both statements are accurate, but the chapter attributes the restriction to the rule itself plus the President's prior recommendation, not to direct election.
- Q14Hard
The claim that India has 'separation of powers' is complicated by the fact that:
A.the Speaker appoints ministersB.ministers of the Executive are themselves members of the Legislature✓ CorrectC.the judiciary makes lawsD.the President is elected directlyAnswer: B. ministers of the Executive are themselves members of the Legislature
Explanation: The chapter poses this exact question for students to think through.
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