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Chapter 2 The Indian Parliament Solutions

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Maharashtra State Board Class 8 Civics Solutions Chapter 2 The Indian Parliament

Class 8 Civics Chapter 2 The Indian Parliament System Textbook Questions and Answers

1. Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct option.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Candidates to the Lok Sabha are elected through ………... (a) Territorial constituencies (b) Religious constituencies (c) Local bodies (d) Proportional Representation System
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) Territorial constituencies
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
The ………….. of India is the ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha. (a) President (b) Vice-President (c) Prime Minister (d) Chief Justice
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(b) Vice-President

2. Find and write.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are known as ………………...
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Members of Parliament (MPs)
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
The responsibility of making laws is with the ……………….
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Parliament

3. Explain the following statements with reasons:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Rajya Sabha is a permanent House.
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Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Lok Sabha is known as the first House.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

4. Answer the following in 25 to 30 words:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
How are members of the Lok Sabha elected?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Explain the functions of the Speaker of Lok Sabha.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The functions of the Speaker of Lok Sabha are :

5. Explain the step involved in the lawmaking process.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Parliament :
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Amendment to the Constitution :
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Members of Parliament :
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
Bill of Law:
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Can you find out?

For the purpose of elections, the State is divided into territorial constituencies. The constituent States in India get seats on the basis of their population. For e.g.

Understand It:
(The gist of the conversation held between Mazy, Radhika, Ran veer and others.)

Rights regarding passing of Bills:

Can you tell?

Certain laws which become out-of-date (obsolete) are abolished. Can you give examples of such obsolete laws? For example, Privy purses.

Know this too:

Project:

The President nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha. Collect information on what are the criteria for their selection.

Class 8 Civics Chapter 2 The Indian Parliament Additional Important Questions and Answers

Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct option:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
…………….. is the upper House of the Parliament. (a) Legislative Assembly (b) Lok Sabha (c) Rajya Sabha (d) Legislative Council
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(c) Rajya Sabha
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
The …………… of India has created the Parliament of India. (a) Legislature (b) Executive (c) Constitution (d) British Law
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(c) Constitution
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
1/3rd members of total membership of Rajya Sabha, who have completed their tenure of six years, retire after every ……………….. years. (a) two (b) four (c) five (d) six
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) two
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
If ……………….. feels that the Parliament should make a law of the subject in the state list, it can pass a resolution to that effect. (a) Lok Sabha (b) Rajya Sabha (c) Executive (d) President
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(b) Rajya Sabha
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
Every year in the month of February, the ………….. presents the national budget to the Lok Sabha. (a) Prime Minister (b) President (c) Finance Minister (d) Speaker
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(c) Finance Minister
Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution
The President appoints ……………….. distinguished personalities to the Rajya Sabha. (a) two (b) eight (c) fifteen (d) twelve
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(d) twelve

Find and write:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
……………. represent the Lok Sabha.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The Speaker
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
The bill passed by the State legislature becomes a law after it is signed by the …………...
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Governor
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
The House that gives representation to 29 States and 7 Union Territories is ………………..
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Rajya Sabha

Complete the following Concept maps:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Write short notes on:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
The Chairman of Rajya Sabha :
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Speaker of Lok Sabha :
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Control over Council of Ministers :
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Answer the following in 25 to 30 words :

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Write about Lok Sabha elections.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Explain the composition of Rajya Sabha.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The composition of Rajya Sabha is as follows :
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Explain the functions of the Parliament.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
In order to achieve welfare of the people and the objectives of the 8 Constitution, the Parliament has to perform 8 following functions :
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
Mention the ways of amending the Constitution.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The Constitution can be amended in following ways :

Explain the following statements with reasons:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Though Lok Sabha is the Lower House, it is more powerful than Rajya Sabha.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Hence, though Lok Sabha is the lower House, it is more powerful than Rajya Sabha.

Answer the following questions in details:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Explain the steps involved in the law-making process.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The Bill undergoes following process in order to be converted into a Law (Act). 1. First reading :

2. Second reading :

3. Committee Stage :

4. Third reading :

5. Approval of the other House :

6. Assent by the President :

Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Distinguish between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on the basis of following points: 1. Number of members 2. Age limit 3. Election 4. Tenure
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Points

Lok Sabha

Rajya Sabha

1. Number of members

Maximum 552 members

Total 250 members.

2. Age limit

25 years

30 years

3. Election

Directly elected by the people

238 members elected from the constituent states and Union Territories. 12 members appointed by the President.

4. Tenure

5 years

Permanent House. Tenure of every member is 6 years.

Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Why, according to you, the Constitution must have granted the President, the right to appoint twelve members to the Rajya Sabha?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
1. The President appoints twelve members to the Rajya Sabha. These members are usually experienced and distinguished personalities from the fields of literature, arts, science, sports and social service.

2. Such personalities are very active and totally devoted to their respective fields. Hence, they have no time for contesting the elections.

3. They keep themselves away from election procedures like campaigning, conducting meetings, etc. So their election to the Parliament is not possible.

4. But, to derive benefit from their profound knowledge and experience for making of laws, their presence in the Parliament is essential.
Therefore, I feel that the Constitution has granted the President, the right to appoint twelve members to the Rajya Sabha.