Social Science STD 8 Chapter 16: Parliament and Law : Exercises

Social Science STD 8 Chapter 16: Parliament and Law : Exercises

1. Fill in the blanks:

  1. 1. There are ........ Houses in the Parliament of our country.

    two

  2. 2. The whole administration of our nation is carried out in the name of the ...........

    President

  3. 3. There are in all, ........ members in the Parliament of our country.

    795

  4. 4. The Upper House of the Indian Parliament is known as ...........

    Rajya Sabha

  5. 5. ........... is the constitutional head of our country.

    President

2. Answer the following questions in one or two sentences:

  1. 1. Where is our Parliament located?

    Our Parliament is located in Delhi.

  2. 2. What age is required to be eligible for being a Member of Parliament?

    To be a member of Lok Sabha, a candidate must be aged 25 years or above, while for Rajya Sabha, the candidate must be 30 years or above.

  3. 3. What is the term for a member of Rajya Sabha?

    The term for a member of Rajya Sabha is 6 years.

3. Write Short Notes:

  1. 1. Functions of the Prime Minister

    The Prime Minister is the head of the council of ministers. The Prime Minister is responsible for allocating various ministries and departments to the council of ministers and coordinating their activities. He or she takes policy-level decisions and formally advises the President on the appointment of ministers. The Prime Minister also presides over the meetings of the council of ministers. Both the Prime Minister and the executive are constitutionally responsible for answering questions raised by the members of the Parliament.

  2. 2. The Parliament

    The Parliament is the supreme legislative institution in India, located in Delhi. It consists of the President, the Lok Sabha (Lower House), and the Rajya Sabha (Upper House). The Lok Sabha has 545 members elected by direct voting, while the Rajya Sabha has 250 members who are indirectly elected. The Parliament's main functions include forming new laws, amending existing ones, and repealing outdated laws. It controls the council of ministers and sanctions the national budget. The Parliament is crucial for managing a diverse country like India and is considered the biggest democratic institution.

  3. 3. Law and its importance

    Laws are needed to ensure peace, safety, and unity in a country. The laws of India are based on the principle that "all are equal and all are respectable." Laws are necessary for the smooth functioning of a democratic system. The judiciary ensures that laws are properly implemented and that justice is provided to citizens. If a law is found to be in conflict with the Constitution, the judiciary has the power to nullify it. Laws protect individual and collective freedom and prevent injustice.

4. Think and write:

  1. 1. Are you aware of issues of your area?

    (This is a subjective question and should be answered by the student based on their own observation and awareness of local issues.)

  2. 2. What would you do to glorify your country if you become a Prime Minister?

    (This is a subjective question and should be answered by the student based on their own ideas and vision for the country.)