AGARWAL VIDYA VIHAR, SURAT
WORKSHEET Answer Key
Std-VIII Subject- Social Science
Chapter 6- The Parliamentary System – Legislature and Executive
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I. Multiple Choice Questions:
1. The ‘Sengol’, a gold-plated silver sceptre placed near the Speaker’s chair in the Lok Sabha, has the figure
of Nandi at its top. What does Nandi symbolise?
(A) National unity (B) Justice (C) Wealth (D) Military power
2. Frequent disruptions of parliamentary sessions and the Question Hour are considered a challenge because
they:
(A) Weaken the legislature’s ability to debate laws and hold the government accountable.
(B) Help government ministers save time by not having to answer difficult questions.
(C) Allow more laws to be passed quickly without the need for any discussion.
(D) Make the legislative sessions more interesting and engaging for the public.
3. Which of the following states has a bicameral legislature?
(A) Kerala (B) Karnataka (C) Rajasthan (D) Gujarat
4. Arrange the following steps in the process of a bill becoming an act.
1. Presidential assent
2. In either House of the Parliament
3. Clause-by-clause discussion
4. Process repeated in other House
(A) 3, 2, 1, 4 (B) 1, 2, 3, 4 5 (C) 2, 4, 3, 1 (D) 2, 3, 4, 1
5. The Maximum Strength of Lok Sabha is –
(A) 552 (B) 542 (C) 532 (D) 551
6. A Bill becomes a law after it is:
(A) Passed by Lok Sabha only
(B) Approved by Prime Minister
(C) Passed by both Houses and signed by the President
(D) Approved by Supreme Court
7. The _________ has the power to make laws for the country, while the _________ has the responsibility to
implement and enforce them.
(A) President, Executive (B) Executive, Parliament
(C) Parliament, Executive (D) Judiciary, Executive
8. What are the three typical sessions of the Parliament held in a year?
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(A) New, Mid-year, Final Sessions (B) Budget, Monsoon, Winter Sessions
(C) January, June, October Sessions (D) Spring, Summer, Autumn Sessions
9. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Read the statements and choose the appropriate option.
Assertion (A): The President of India is the Head of State and the nominal head of the Executive.
Reason (R): The Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers are responsible for running the government and
are the de facto executive authority.
(A) - Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
10. In 2011, during a spirited debate in the Lok Sabha, Parliamentarian Sushma Swaraj quoted a poetic verse
to criticise the government:
(A) Fulfil a constitutional requirement to include arts in politics.
(B) Make political points in a creative and impactful way
(C) Make the parliamentary sessions longer and much less productive.
(D) Confuse the members of the opposing political parties.
11. Match the Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct options from the following:
1. Protecting national borders A. Union List
2. Maintaining law and order B. State List
3. Making laws on education C. Concurrent List
4. Managing forests
Options:
(a) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-C
12. A state government decides to change the rules for marriage age within its territory. However, the central
government already has a law on the same subject. Which of the following statements correctly explains what
will happen?
(A) The state law will automatically replace the Union law because marriage is a State List subject.
(B) Both laws will apply and citizens may choose which one to follow.
(C) The Union law will prevail over the state law because marriage is a Concurrent List subject.
(D) Neither law will apply unless the President approves the state law.
13. Find the odd one out.
(A) Sceptre (B) Act (C) Amendment (D) None of the above
II Answer the following questions:
1. Appointment and tenure of the Prime Minister:
The Prime Minister is appointed by the President of India. Usually, the leader of the party or coalition
with a majority in the Lok Sabha is chosen.
The Prime Minister:
• Serves as long as they have the confidence (majority support) of the Lok Sabha.
• Can remain in office until the term ends or they lose majority support.
2. Why did the Women’s Reservation Bill take over 25 years?
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The Women’s Reservation Bill, 2023 took a long time due to:
• Political disagreements among parties
• Concerns about reservation within reservation (for different groups)
• Lack of consensus and priority over the years
• Changing political situations delaying its passage
3. Executive responsibility of Parliament:
Parliament ensures that the executive (government) works properly and remains accountable.
This is done through:
• Question Hour
• Debates and discussions
• Motions like no-confidence motion
Main members involved:
• Prime Minister
• Council of Ministers
• Members of Parliament (MPs) from both Houses
4. Division of legislative powers (Venn diagram explanation):
The legislative powers are divided into three lists:
• Union List:
Subjects handled only by the Central Government (e.g., defence, foreign affairs)
• State List:
Subjects handled by State Governments (e.g., police, law and order)
• Concurrent List:
Subjects where both Centre and State can make laws (e.g., education, forests, marriage)
In case of conflict in the Concurrent List, the Central law prevails.
III. Read the case study given below and answer the following questions.
a. Name the two Houses of Parliament:
• Lok Sabha
• Rajya Sabha
b. Who introduced the “Clean Rivers Bill”?
• The Minister for Environment
c. What role does Parliament play in law-making?
Parliament:
• Discusses and debates bills
• Passes laws after approval from both Houses
• Ensures laws are made for the welfare of the country
Picture-Based Questions
a. Identify the building shown in the picture:
• Parliament House
b. Name the two Houses that function inside this building:
• Lok Sabha
• Rajya Sabha
c. Mention any two important functions performed in this building:
• Making laws for the country
• Discussing national issues and policies
• Holding the government accountable