Social Science STD 7 Chapter 16: State Government - Exercises

Social Science STD 7 Chapter 16: State Government - Exercises

1. Fill in the blanks:

  1. 1. The number of members in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly is .........

    182

  2. 2. The upper house of the State Legislature is called .........

    Legislative Council

  3. 3. The name of the Legislative Assembly building of Gujarat is .........

    Vitthalbhai Patel - Vidhan-Sabha Bhavan

  4. 4. Assembly elections are held every ......... years.

    five

  5. 5. There is a scheme in Gujarat for the patient to get immediate service. .........

    108

2. State whether the following statements are true or false:

  1. 1. Mukhyamantri Amrutam (Ma) Yojana is run by the Central Government.

    False

  2. 2. The state of Delhi is a National Capital Region (NCR).

    False

  3. 3. The Legislative Assembly is also called the lower house.

    True

  4. 4. Uttar Pradesh has a Legislative Council.

    True

  5. 5. The Legislative Assembly is a permanent house.

    False

3. Answer the following questions in one or two lines each:

  1. 1. When does the bill become an act?

    A bill becomes an act after passing through various stages in the Legislative Assembly and receiving the approval and signature of the Governor.

  2. 2. Mention the organs of the state government.

    The three main organs of the state government are the Legislature, the Executive, and the Judiciary.

  3. 3. Who appoints the Chief Minister?

    The Governor appoints the leader of the party with the majority in the state legislature as the Chief Minister.

  4. 4. Through whom are questions asked in the assembly?

    In the Legislative Assembly, legislators can ask questions to ministers or the Chief Minister through the Speaker.

  5. 5. Who takes care of the state when there is Presidential Rule in the state?

    When Presidential Rule is imposed, the Governor takes care of the state administration on behalf of the President.

4. Write Short Notes:

  1. 1. Functions of the Governor

    The Governor is the constitutional head of a state and is appointed by the President for a five-year term. All state administration is carried out in their name. The Governor's functions include appointing the Chief Minister and other cabinet ministers on the Chief Minister's advice. They can convene and dissolve the Legislative Assembly and issue ordinances when needed. The Governor also signs bills passed by the legislature to make them laws. Other appointments include the Advocate General of the state and the Chairman of the State Public Service Commission. They are expected to remain neutral and impartial in taking care of state administration.

  2. 2. Public Health Services

    Public health services are provided to citizens through various government initiatives and institutions. These include Public Health Centres (PHCs), primary health centers, health sub-centers in rural areas, and civil hospitals in big cities. The services offered are wide-ranging and cover vaccination programs for children, cleanliness campaigns, provision of pure drinking water, family welfare programs, and environmental protection initiatives. The government also works to control food adulteration and life-threatening diseases. For emergency medical facilities, a service like 108 is available.

  3. 3. Functions of the Chief-Minister

    The Chief Minister is the leader of the party with the majority in the legislature and is appointed by the Governor. The majority of the Governor's powers are vested in the Chief Minister and their cabinet. The Chief Minister's functions include convening cabinet meetings and supervising the work of each minister. They provide guidance to ministers and inform the Governor about decisions made by the cabinet. The Chief Minister also assigns administrative portfolios to ministers, can reshuffle the cabinet, and ensures the budget is presented in the legislature. They continuously work for the welfare and development of the citizens and act as an anchor, guide, and captain for government policies.

  4. 4. Formation of the Legislative Assembly

    The Legislative Assembly is the lower house of the state legislature. The number of its members varies from state to state, based on population, but it cannot be less than 60 or more than 500. Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) are directly elected by the people for a term of five years. These members can belong to different political parties or be independent. The party that wins a majority of seats forms the government, and the assembly elects a Speaker and Deputy Speaker to conduct its proceedings smoothly. The Legislative Assembly is not a permanent house and is dissolved after its five-year term ends.

5. Answer the following questions in 3-4 lines each:

  1. 1. Mention functions of the State Government.

    The state government works for the welfare of the people. Its functions include providing basic necessities like electricity, clean drinking water, and concrete roads. It also distributes food items through ration shops and provides assistance during natural calamities such as floods, droughts, and earthquakes. The government ensures facilities for transportation, educational institutions, hospitals, and justice, while also playing a vital role in maintaining peace, law, and order within the state.

  2. 2. What functions does the State Government perform for the health of the citizens?

    For the health of its citizens, the state government performs several functions. It runs various vaccination programs to control diseases like measles, chicken pox, and polio. The government also implements cleanliness and sanitation drives and provides emergency medical facilities through services like 108. It distributes generic medicines at reasonable rates through Jan Aushadhi Kendras. Furthermore, it plans health services to control and treat diseases such as malaria, jaundice, diabetes, and cancer.

  3. 3. State the eligibility to become a member of the Legislative Assembly.

    To be eligible for the Legislative Assembly, a person must be an Indian citizen and be 25 years of age or older. They must not hold a paid position in any government institution. The person should not be a convicted offender, a bankrupt, or have an unstable mind.

  4. 4. How is the State Executive formed?

    The State Executive is a key part of the state government that implements the laws. It consists of the Governor, the Chief Minister, and the cabinet. The cabinet is known as the Political Executive, while the administrative officers who work under the guidance of the ministers are called the Administrative Executive.

  5. 5. Write the duties of the State Executive.

    The State Executive has several duties, including enforcing the laws made by the Legislative Assembly and maintaining law and order in the state. It works to address economic and social problems, as well as to eradicate poverty and unemployment among citizens. The executive provides essential services like education, health, transportation, communication, and electricity. It also plans and ensures that citizens have access to the necessities of life and maintains smooth administration across the entire state.