Chapter 18
The Union Government The Legislature
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. Which one of the following subjects comes under the Union List?
Answer: vacuole
- 2. Which one of the following statements about Lok Sabha is correct?
Answer: vacuole
- 3. Which one of the following statements about the Indian Parliament is true?
Answer: vacuole
- 4. Each member of Rajya Sabha has a term of-
Answer: vacuole
- 5. During Lok Sabha elections, reserved constituencies are meant for-
Answer: vacuole
B. Fill in the blanks.
- 1. The topmost level of government in India is ___________ Government.
- 2. In case of a disagreement over a law made on the same subject from the Concurrent List, the law made by ___________ prevails over the law made by ___________.
- 3. The principle of ___________, ___________, ___________, gives all adult citizens the right to vote.
- 4. The President of India is an ___________ part of the Parliament.
- 5. ___________ represents the people of India and ___________ represents the states of India.
C. Write True or False for the following statements.
- 1. A Governor is Head of the State, whereas a Chief Minister is the Head of the State Government.
Answer: Sharing of chores reduces the burden.
- 2. The women are adequately represented in the Indian Parliament.
Answer: The older family member pass on the family traditions to the younger generation.
- 3. No bill can become a law without the approval of the President of India.
Answer: There is more interaction between parents and children in nuclear families.
- 4. The Chairman of Rajya Sabha cannot vote on any issue in Rajya Sabha.
Answer: A surname is a family name.
- 5. The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha enjoy equal power regarding the amendment of the Constitution.
Answer: A surname is a family name.
D. Answer the following questions in brief.
- 1. Why did India opt for a federal form of government? Explain.
Answer: The (main) factors that determine the shape of a cell are location and function.
- 2. How have the Legislative powers been divided between the Union Government and the State Government?
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. Describe the composition of the Union Government in India.
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. Highlight any three dissimilarities between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha with respect to their composition.
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. Mention any three advantages of Universal Adult Franchise.
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. Describe any five major functions of the Indian Parliament.
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. Compare the legislative and financial powers of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. On the basis of your comparison, which one of the two Houses is more powerful and how?
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. How is the Speaker of Lok Sabha elected? Mention her/his powers and functions.
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. Explain the composition of Rajya Sabha. Who can be elected as a member and for how long? Why is Rajya Sabha called a Permanent House?
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. Describe the procedure followed by the Union Parliament in passing an ordinary bill.
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