Chapter 19
Our State Governments
Highlights
- A. Tick the correct option
- B. Fill in the blanks
- C. Match the following
- D. Correct the following sentences
- E. Answers the following questions
EXERCISE
A. Tick the Correct Option
- 1. The Governor of a state is appointed by the-
Answer: vacuole
- 2. Vidhan Parishad is a permanent house because-
Answer: vacuole
- 3. The maximum strength of a State Legislative Assembly can be-
Answer: vacuole
- 4. The Union Territories are directly administered by the-
Answer: vacuole
- 5. Which one of the following is NOT a Union Territory?
Answer: vacuole
B. Fill in the blanks.
- 1. In case of constitutional breakdown in a state, the ___________ rule is imposed.
- 2. The Upper House in a state is called ___________.
- 3. The government at State Level is called ___________.
- 4. There are ___________ states and ___________ Union territories in India.
- 5. The members of a Vidhan Sabha are elected by the ___________ directly.
C. Match the following :
- Column A
- 1. Golgi Complex
- 2. Ribosomes
- 3. Chromosomes
- 4. Dead cells
- 5. Photosynthesis
- Column B
- (a) genes
- (b) cork
- (c) chloroplasts
- (d) packaging center
- (e) protein synthesis
C. State True or False for the following statements.
- 1. The State Government can make laws only on the Concurrent list.
Answer: Sharing of chores reduces the burden.
- 2. The Governor appoints the leader of the majority party as the Chief Minister.
Answer: The older family member pass on the family traditions to the younger generation.
- 3. Delhi has an elected Legislative Assembly.
Answer: There is more interaction between parents and children in nuclear families.
- 4. The Vidhan Sabha is a permanent House.
Answer: A surname is a family name.
- 5. The term of each member of the Legislative Council is six years.
Answer: A surname is a family name.
D. Answer the following questions in brief.
- 1. What is the minimum age to be the Governor of a state?
Answer: The (main) factors that determine the shape of a cell are location and function.
- 2. What is the minimum age to be the Chief Minister of a state?
Answer: Distinguish between unicellular and multicellular organisms are
Unicellular organisms are made up of a single cell. e.g., Euglena and Amoeba.
Multicellular organisms are made up of many cells. e.g., Humans and Birds.
- 3. Who presides over the meetings of Legislative Assembly?
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 4. Who acts as a link between the Governor and the Council of Ministers?
Answer: Mitochondria is known as the Powerhouse of the cell.
Mitochondria are the site of cellular respiration. Energy is produced during this process. Due to this, mitochondria are called the Powerhouse of the cell.
- 5. Who appoints the Chief Minister of a state?
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
E. Answer the following questions.
- 1. Mention three functions of the State Legislature.
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 2. Describe the powers of the Governor of a state.
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 3. When is the President’s rule imposed in a state?
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 4. Enlist five functions of the Council of Ministers of a state.
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 5. Why should the State Governments be given more powers?
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
Related Topics
- Chapter 1 The Cell – Its Structure and Functions
- Chapter 2 Microorganisms: Friends or Foes
- Chapter 3 Metals and Non-Metals
- Chapter 4 Force and Pressure
- Chapter 5 Friction
- Chapter 6 Sources of Energy
- Chapter 7 Combustion
- Chapter 8 Conservation of Plants and Animals
- Chapter 9 Crop Production and Its Management
- Chapter 10 Refraction and Dispersion of Light
- Chapter 11 The Human Eye
- Chapter 12 Sound
- Chapter 13 Synthetic Fibres and Plastics
- Chapter 14 Reproduction in Animals
- Chapter 15 Reaching the Age of Adolescence
- Chapter 16 Electric Current and Its Chemical Effects
- Chapter 17 Stars and Solar System
- Chapter 18 Earthquakes
- Chapter 19 Pollution of Air
- Chapter 20 Pollution of Water