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Class 11 Political Science: Legislature — Chapter Question Set

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About 37 min readChapter 5: LegislatureUpdated 10 Sep 2026

Section A

1-Mark Questions

Objective questions · 1 mark each.

Question 1: 100 _____ at Work Chapter Five LEGISLATURE INTRODUCTION You have already studied the importance of elections and the method of election adopted in India. a) Indian Constitution b) Work Chapter Five LEGISLATURE c) INTRODUCTION You d) India

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a) Indian Constitution — The textbook states: 100 Indian Constitution at Work Chapter Five LEGISLATURE INTRODUCTION You have already studied the importance of elections and the method of election adopted in India.

Question 2: Legislatures are _____he people. a) Work Chapter Five LEGISLATURE b) INTRODUCTION You c) India d) elected by the people and work on behalf of t

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d) elected by the people and work on behalf of t — The textbook states: Legislatures are elected by the people and work on behalf of the people.

Question 3: In this chapter you would study how elected legislatures function and help _____. a) India b) elected by the people and work on behalf of t c) in maintaining democratic government d) INTRODUCTION You

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c) in maintaining democratic government — The textbook states: In this chapter you would study how elected legislatures function and help in maintaining democratic government.

Question 4: You will also learn about the composition and functioning of the parliament and _____ legislatures in India and their importance in democratic government. a) in maintaining democratic government b) State c) India d) elected by the people and work on behalf of t

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b) State — The textbook states: You will also learn about the composition and functioning of the parliament and State legislatures in India and their importance in democratic government.

Question 5: After reading this chapter you would know /rhombbutton2the importance of the legislature; /rhombbutton2the functions and powers of the _____ of India; /rhombbutton2the law making procedure; /rhombbutton2how the Parliament controls the executive; and /rhombbutton2how the Parliament regulates itself. a) Parliament b) elected by the people and work on behalf of t c) in maintaining democratic government d) State

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a) Parliament — The textbook states: After reading this chapter you would know /rhombbutton2the importance of the legislature; /rhombbutton2the functions and powers of the Parliament of India; /rhombbutton2the law making procedure; /rhombbutton2how the Parliament controls the executive; and /rhombbutton2how the Parliament regulates itself.

Question 6: 101 _____ 5: Legislature WHY DO WE NEED A PARLIAMENT? a) in maintaining democratic government b) State c) Parliament d) Chapter

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d) Chapter — The textbook states: 101 Chapter 5: Legislature WHY DO WE NEED A PARLIAMENT?

Question 7: It is _____; walkouts, protests, demonstration, unanimity, concern and co-operation. a) Parliament b) Chapter c) packed with action d) State

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c) packed with action — The textbook states: It is packed with action; walkouts, protests, demonstration, unanimity, concern and co-operation.

Question 8: Indeed, a genuine democracy is _____, efficient and effective legislature. a) Legislature WHY DO WE b) inconceivable without a representative c) Parliament d) Chapter

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b) inconceivable without a representative — The textbook states: Indeed, a genuine democracy is inconceivable without a representative, efficient and effective legislature.

Question 9: This is _____, the very basis of representative democracy. a) indeed b) Chapter c) Legislature WHY DO WE d) NEED

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a) indeed — The textbook states: This is indeed, the very basis of representative democracy.

Question 10: Yet, in most democracies, legislatures are _____. a) Legislature WHY DO WE b) NEED c) but one of the functions of the legislature d) losing central place to the executive

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d) losing central place to the executive — The textbook states: Yet, in most democracies, legislatures are losing central place to the executive.

Question 11: In India too, the _____ initiates policies, sets the agenda for governance and carries them through. a) but one of the functions of the legislature b) the centre of all democratic political proces c) Cabinet d) NEED

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c) Cabinet — The textbook states: In India too, the Cabinet initiates policies, sets the agenda for governance and carries them through.

Question 12: This has led some critics to remark that the _____ has declined. a) packed with action b) Parliament c) but one of the functions of the legislature d) the centre of all democratic political proces

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b) Parliament — The textbook states: This has led some critics to remark that the Parliament has declined.

Question 13: But even very strong cabinets must retain _____. a) majority in the legislature b) the centre of all democratic political proces c) packed with action d) inconceivable without a representative

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a) majority in the legislature — The textbook states: But even very strong cabinets must retain majority in the legislature.

Question 14: A strong leader has to face the _____ and answer to the satisfaction of the Parliament. a) packed with action b) inconceivable without a representative c) indeed d) Parliament

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d) Parliament — The textbook states: A strong leader has to face the Parliament and answer to the satisfaction of the Parliament.

Question 15: Herein lies the democratic potential of the _____. a) indeed b) losing central place to the executive c) Parliament d) inconceivable without a representative

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c) Parliament — The textbook states: Herein lies the democratic potential of the Parliament.

Question 16: It is _____ open forum of debate. a) Cabinet b) recognised as one of the most democratic and c) indeed d) losing central place to the executive

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b) recognised as one of the most democratic and — The textbook states: It is recognised as one of the most democratic and open forum of debate.

Question 17: On account of its composition, it is _____rnment. a) the most representative of all organs of gove b) losing central place to the executive c) Cabinet d) majority in the legislature

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a) the most representative of all organs of gove — The textbook states: On account of its composition, it is the most representative of all organs of government.

Question 18: It is _____, vested with the power to choose and dismiss the government. a) Cabinet b) majority in the legislature c) recognised as one of the most democratic and d) above all

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d) above all — The textbook states: It is above all, vested with the power to choose and dismiss the government.

Question 19: Activity Consider these newspaper reports and then think: what would happen if there were _____ a) recognised as one of the most democratic and b) the most representative of all organs of gove c) no legislatures? d) majority in the legislature

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c) no legislatures? — The textbook states: Activity Consider these newspaper reports and then think: what would happen if there were no legislatures?

Question 20: After reading each news report, state how the legislature succeeded or failed in maintaining _____. a) above all b) control over the executive c) recognised as one of the most democratic and d) the most representative of all organs of gove

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b) control over the executive — The textbook states: After reading each news report, state how the legislature succeeded or failed in maintaining control over the executive.

Question 21: l 28th February _____: The Union Finance Minister, Jaswant Singh, announced in the Union budget proposal an increase of Rs. a) 2002 b) the most representative of all organs of gove c) above all d) no legislatures?

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a) 2002 — The textbook states: l 28th February 2002: The Union Finance Minister, Jaswant Singh, announced in the Union budget proposal an increase of Rs.

Question 22: 12 in the price of a 50 kg bag of urea and a smaller increase in the price of two other fertilizers which constituted about _____ rise in prices. a) above all b) no legislatures? c) control over the executive d) 5 per cent

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d) 5 per cent — The textbook states: 12 in the price of a 50 kg bag of urea and a smaller increase in the price of two other fertilizers which constituted about 5 per cent rise in prices.

Question 23: 4,830 a tonne carries a subsidy of as much as _____. a) control over the executive b) 2002 c) 80 per cent d) no legislatures?

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c) 80 per cent — The textbook states: 4,830 a tonne carries a subsidy of as much as 80 per cent.

Question 24: 102 _____ at Work WHY DO WE NEED TWO HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT? a) February b) Indian Constitution c) control over the executive d) 2002

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b) Indian Constitution — The textbook states: 102 Indian Constitution at Work WHY DO WE NEED TWO HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT?

Question 25: The term ‘_____’ refers to the national legislature. a) Parliament b) 2002 c) February d) The Union Finance Minister

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a) Parliament — The textbook states: The term ‘Parliament’ refers to the national legislature.

Question 26: The legislature of the _____ is described as State legislature. a) February b) The Union Finance Minister c) Jaswant Singh d) States

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d) States — The textbook states: The legislature of the States is described as State legislature.

Question 27: When there are _____, it is called a bicameral legislature. a) Jaswant Singh b) Union c) two houses of the legislature d) The Union Finance Minister

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c) two houses of the legislature — The textbook states: When there are two houses of the legislature, it is called a bicameral legislature.

Question 28: The two _____ of the Indian Parliament are the Council of States or the Rajya Sabha and the House of the People or the Lok Sabha. a) 5 per cent b) Houses c) Jaswant Singh d) Union

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b) Houses — The textbook states: The two Houses of the Indian Parliament are the Council of States or the Rajya Sabha and the House of the People or the Lok Sabha.

Question 29: The Constitution has given the _____ the option of establishing either a unicameral or bicameral legislature. a) States b) Union c) 5 per cent d) 80 per cent

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a) States — The textbook states: The Constitution has given the States the option of establishing either a unicameral or bicameral legislature.

Question 30: At present only six _____ have a bicameral legislature. a) 5 per cent b) 80 per cent c) Work WHY DO WE d) States

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d) States — The textbook states: At present only six States have a bicameral legislature.

Question 31: The Finance Minister had to roll back the increases in fertilizer prices under intense opposition pressure (The Hindu, 12 March _____) /circle6On 4 June 1998, the Lok Sabha witnessed acrimonious scenes over the hike in urea and petroleum process. a) Work WHY DO WE b) NEED TWO HOUSES OF c) 2002 d) 80 per cent

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c) 2002 — The textbook states: The Finance Minister had to roll back the increases in fertilizer prices under intense opposition pressure (The Hindu, 12 March 2002) /circle6On 4 June 1998, the Lok Sabha witnessed acrimonious scenes over the hike in urea and petroleum process.

Question 32: The issue rocked the house for two days leading _____. a) the national legislature b) to walkout by opposition c) Work WHY DO WE d) NEED TWO HOUSES OF

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b) to walkout by opposition — The textbook states: The issue rocked the house for two days leading to walkout by opposition.

Question 33: The finance minister in his budget proposal had proposed a hike of 50 paisa per kilogram of urea to _____. a) reduce subsidy on it b) NEED TWO HOUSES OF c) the national legislature d) States

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a) reduce subsidy on it — The textbook states: The finance minister in his budget proposal had proposed a hike of 50 paisa per kilogram of urea to reduce subsidy on it.

Question 34: Yashwant Sinha to roll back the hike in urea prices ( Hindustan Times, 4 and 5 June _____) /circle622 February 1983: In a rare move, the Lok Sabha today unanimously decided to suspend official business and give precedence to debate on Assam. a) the national legislature b) States c) described as State legislature d) 1998

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d) 1998 — The textbook states: Yashwant Sinha to roll back the hike in urea prices ( Hindustan Times, 4 and 5 June 1998) /circle622 February 1983: In a rare move, the Lok Sabha today unanimously decided to suspend official business and give precedence to debate on Assam.

Question 35: Home Minister P.C._____ made a statement “I seek the cooperation of all members whatever their views and policies, in promoting harmony among different communities and groups living in Assam. a) described as State legislature b) two houses of the legislature c) Sethi d) States

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c) Sethi — The textbook states: Home Minister P.C.Sethi made a statement “I seek the cooperation of all members whatever their views and policies, in promoting harmony among different communities and groups living in Assam.

Question 36: A bicameral legislature _____. a) called a bicameral legislature b) has one more advantage c) described as State legislature d) two houses of the legislature

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b) has one more advantage — The textbook states: A bicameral legislature has one more advantage.

Question 37: A bicameral legislature makes it possible to _____. a) have every decision reconsidered b) two houses of the legislature c) called a bicameral legislature d) Houses

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a) have every decision reconsidered — The textbook states: A bicameral legislature makes it possible to have every decision reconsidered.

Question 38: Every decision taken by one house goes to the other _____. a) called a bicameral legislature b) Houses c) Indian Parliament d) house for its decision

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d) house for its decision — The textbook states: Every decision taken by one house goes to the other house for its decision.

Question 39: This means that every bill and policy _____. a) Indian Parliament b) Council c) would be discussed twice d) Houses

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c) would be discussed twice — The textbook states: This means that every bill and policy would be discussed twice.

Question 40: Even if one house takes a decision in haste, that decision will come for discussion in the other house and _____. a) Rajya Sabha b) reconsideration will be possible c) Indian Parliament d) Council

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b) reconsideration will be possible — The textbook states: Even if one house takes a decision in haste, that decision will come for discussion in the other house and reconsideration will be possible.

Question 41: Rajya Sabha Each of the two _____ of Parliament has different bases of representation. a) Houses b) Council c) Rajya Sabha d) House

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a) Houses — The textbook states: Rajya Sabha Each of the two Houses of Parliament has different bases of representation.

Question 42: The Rajya Sabha represents the _____ of India. a) Rajya Sabha b) House c) People d) States

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d) States — The textbook states: The Rajya Sabha represents the States of India.

Question 43: Residents of the _____ elect members to State Legislative Assembly. a) People b) Lok Sabha c) State d) House

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c) State — The textbook states: Residents of the State elect members to State Legislative Assembly.

Question 44: The elected members of _____ in turn elect the members of the Rajya Sabha. a) the Council of States or the Rajya Sabha and b) State Legislative Assembly c) People d) Lok Sabha

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b) State Legislative Assembly — The textbook states: The elected members of State Legislative Assembly in turn elect the members of the Rajya Sabha.

Question 45: We can imagine two different principles of representation _____. a) in the second chamber b) Lok Sabha c) the Council of States or the Rajya Sabha and d) 1998

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a) in the second chamber — The textbook states: We can imagine two different principles of representation in the second chamber.

Question 46: One way is _____ of the country irrespective of their size or population. a) the Council of States or the Rajya Sabha and b) 1998 c) The Hindu d) to give equal representation to all the parts

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d) to give equal representation to all the parts — The textbook states: One way is to give equal representation to all the parts of the country irrespective of their size or population.

Question 47: On the other hand, parts of the country may be given representation according to their “...an _____ could perform the...useful function of being a revising body, and ...its views may count but not its votes... a) The Hindu b) March c) Upper House d) 1998

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c) Upper House — The textbook states: On the other hand, parts of the country may be given representation according to their “...an Upper House could perform the...useful function of being a revising body, and ...its views may count but not its votes...

Question 48: ...,those who could not enter into the rough and tumble of active politics could...advise the _____.” Purnima Banerji CAD, Vol. a) June b) Lower House c) The Hindu d) March

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b) Lower House — The textbook states: ...,those who could not enter into the rough and tumble of active politics could...advise the Lower House.” Purnima Banerji CAD, Vol.

Question 49: 33, 30 July _____ 105 Chapter 5: Legislature population. a) 1949 b) March c) June d) to walkout by opposition

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a) 1949 — The textbook states: 33, 30 July 1949 105 Chapter 5: Legislature population.

Question 50: This second method means that regions or parts having larger population would have more representatives in the second chamber than _____. a) June b) to walkout by opposition c) reduce subsidy on it d) regions having less population

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d) regions having less population — The textbook states: This second method means that regions or parts having larger population would have more representatives in the second chamber than regions having less population.

Section B2

2-Mark Questions

Short-answer questions · 2 marks each.

Question 51: Alok thinks that a country needs an efficient government that looks after the welfare of the people. So, if we simply elected our Prime Minister and Ministers and left to them the task of government, we will not need a legislature. Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer.

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In this chapter you would study how elected legislatures function and help in maintaining democratic government. After reading this chapter you would know /rhombbutton2the importance of the legislature; /rhombbutton2the functions and powers of the Parliament of India; /rhombbutton2the law making procedure; /rhombbutton2how the Parliament controls the executive; and /rhombbutton2how the Parliament regulates itself. ± Control of Executive and ensuring its accountability: Perhaps the most vital function of the Parliament is to ensure that the executive does not overstep its authority and remains responsible to the people who have elected them.

Question 52: A class was debating the merits of a bicameral system. The following points were made during the discussion. Read the arguments and say if you agree or disagree with each of them, giving reasons. √ Neha said that bicameral legislature does not serve any purpose. √ Shama argued that experts should be nominated in the second chamber. √ Tridib said that if a country is not a federation, then there is no need to have a second chamber .

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100 Indian Constitution at Work Chapter Five LEGISLATURE INTRODUCTION You have already studied the importance of elections and the method of election adopted in India. At present only six States have a bicameral legislature. A bicameral legislature makes it possible to have every decision reconsidered.

Question 53: Why can the Lok Sabha control the executive more effectively than the Rajya Sabha can?

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The two Houses of the Indian Parliament are the Council of States or the Rajya Sabha and the House of the People or the Lok Sabha. Thus, a more populous State like Uttar Pradesh sends 31 members to the Rajya Sabha, while a smaller and less populous State like Sikkim has one seat in the Rajya Sabha. The advantage of this arrangement is that even when the Lok Sabha is dissolved and elections are yet to take place, the meeting of the Rajya Sabha can be called and urgent business can be conducted.

Question 54: Rather than effective control of the executive, the Lok Sabha is a platform for the expression of popular sentiments and people’s expectations. Do you agree? Give reasons.

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The two Houses of the Indian Parliament are the Council of States or the Rajya Sabha and the House of the People or the Lok Sabha. Yashwant Sinha to roll back the hike in urea prices ( Hindustan Times, 4 and 5 June 1998) /circle622 February 1983: In a rare move, the Lok Sabha today unanimously decided to suspend official business and give precedence to debate on Assam. Lok Sabha The Lok Sabha and the State Legislative Assemblies are directly elected by the people.

Question 55: The following are some proposals for making the Parliament more effective. State if you agree or disagree with each of them and give your reasons. Explain what would be the effect if these suggestions were accepted. √ Parliament should work for longer period. √ Attendance should be made compulsory for members of Parliament. √ Speakers should be empowered to penalise members for interrupting the proceedings of the House.

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You will also learn about the composition and functioning of the parliament and State legislatures in India and their importance in democratic government. After reading this chapter you would know /rhombbutton2the importance of the legislature; /rhombbutton2the functions and powers of the Parliament of India; /rhombbutton2the law making procedure; /rhombbutton2how the Parliament controls the executive; and /rhombbutton2how the Parliament regulates itself. The number of members to be elected from each State has been fixed by the fourth schedule of the Constitution.

Question 56: Arif wanted to know that if ministers propose most of the important bills and if the majority party often gets the government bills passed, what is the role of the Parliament in the law making process? What answer would you give him?

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Question 57: Which of the following statements you agree with the most? Give your reasons. √ Legislators must be free to join any party they want. √ Anti-defection law has contributed to the domination of the party leaders over the legislators. √ Defection is always for selfish purposes and therefore, a legislator who wants to join another party must be disqualified from being a minister for the next two years.

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Every two years, one third members of the Rajya Sabha Bicameralism in Germany Germany has a bicameral legislature. We have seen in the chapter on the executive that before the completion of five years, the Lok Sabha can be dissolved if no party or coalition can form the government or if the Prime Minister advises the President to dissolve the Lok Sabha and hold fresh elections. Every Check your progress ± Do you think that composition of Rajya Sabha has protected the position of States of India?

Question 58: Dolly and Sudha are debating about the efficiency and effectiveness of the Parliament in recent times. Dolly believed that the decline of Indian Parliament is evident in the less time spent on debate and discussion and increase in the disturbances of the functioning of the House and walkouts etc. Sudha contends that the fall of different governments on the floor of Lok Sabha is a proof of its vibrancy. What other arguments can you provide to support or oppose the positions of Dolly and Sudha?

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The two Houses of the Indian Parliament are the Council of States or the Rajya Sabha and the House of the People or the Lok Sabha. Yashwant Sinha to roll back the hike in urea prices ( Hindustan Times, 4 and 5 June 1998) /circle622 February 1983: In a rare move, the Lok Sabha today unanimously decided to suspend official business and give precedence to debate on Assam. 110 Indian Constitution at Work Special Powers of Rajya Sabha As you know, the Rajya Sabha is an institutional mechanism to provide representation to the States.

Question 59: Arrange the different stages of passing of a bill into a law in their correct sequence: . √ A resolution is passed to admit the bill for discussion √ The bill is referred to the President of India – write what happens next if s/he does not sign it √ The bill is referred to other House and is passed √ The bill is passed in the house in which it was proposed √ The bill is read clause by clause and each is voted upon √ The bill is referred to the subcommittee – the committee makes some changes and sends it back to the house for discussion √ The concerned minister proposes the need for a bill √ Legislative department in ministry of law, drafts a bill

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Even if one house takes a decision in haste, that decision will come for discussion in the other house and reconsideration will be possible. On the other hand, parts of the country may be given representation according to their “...an Upper House could perform the...useful function of being a revising body, and ...its views may count but not its votes... The Bundesrat does not vote on all legislative initiatives but all the policy areas on which the federal states have concurrent powers and are responsible for federal regulations must be passed by it.

Question 60: How has the system of parliamentary committee affected the overseeing and appraisal of legislation by the Parliament?

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This has led some critics to remark that the Parliament has declined. A strong leader has to face the Parliament and answer to the satisfaction of the Parliament. Rajya Sabha Each of the two Houses of Parliament has different bases of representation.

Question 61: What does the textbook explain about 100 Indian Constitution at Work Chapter Five LEGISLATURE INTRODUCTION?

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100 Indian Constitution at Work Chapter Five LEGISLATURE INTRODUCTION You have already studied the importance of elections and the method of election adopted in India.

Question 62: What does the textbook explain about Legislatures are elected by the people and work on behalf of the peopl?

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Legislatures are elected by the people and work on behalf of the people.

Question 63: What does the textbook explain about In this chapter you would study how elected legislatures function and?

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In this chapter you would study how elected legislatures function and help in maintaining democratic government.

Question 64: What does the textbook explain about You will also learn about the composition and functioning of the parli?

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You will also learn about the composition and functioning of the parliament and State legislatures in India and their importance in democratic government.

Question 65: What does the textbook explain about After reading this chapter you would know /rhombbutton2the importance?

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Section B3

3-Mark Questions

Short-answer questions · 3 marks each.

Question 66: What does the textbook explain about 101 Chapter 5: Legislature WHY DO WE NEED A PARLIAMENT??

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101 Chapter 5: Legislature WHY DO WE NEED A PARLIAMENT?

Question 67: What does the textbook explain about Lawmaking is but one of the functions of the legislature?

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Lawmaking is but one of the functions of the legislature.

Question 68: What does the textbook explain about It is the centre of all democratic political process?

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It is the centre of all democratic political process.

Question 69: What does the textbook explain about It is packed with action; walkouts, protests, demonstration, unanimity?

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It is packed with action; walkouts, protests, demonstration, unanimity, concern and co-operation.

Question 70: What does the textbook explain about Indeed, a genuine democracy is inconceivable without a representative?

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Indeed, a genuine democracy is inconceivable without a representative, efficient and effective legislature.

Question 71: What does the textbook explain about This is indeed, the very basis of representative democracy?

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This is indeed, the very basis of representative democracy.

Question 72: What does the textbook explain about Yet, in most democracies, legislatures are losing central place to the?

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Yet, in most democracies, legislatures are losing central place to the executive.

Question 73: What does the textbook explain about In India too, the Cabinet initiates policies, sets the agenda for gove?

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In India too, the Cabinet initiates policies, sets the agenda for governance and carries them through.

Question 74: What does the textbook explain about This has led some critics to remark that the Parliament has declined?

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This has led some critics to remark that the Parliament has declined.

Question 75: What does the textbook explain about But even very strong cabinets must retain majority in the legislature?

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But even very strong cabinets must retain majority in the legislature.

Section C

5-Mark Questions

Broad-answer questions · 5 marks each.

Question 76: Explain the textbook discussion of 100 Indian Constitution at Work Chapter Five LEGISLATURE INTRODUCTION and its geographical significance.

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100 Indian Constitution at Work Chapter Five LEGISLATURE INTRODUCTION You have already studied the importance of elections and the method of election adopted in India. 100 Indian Constitution at Work Chapter Five LEGISLATURE INTRODUCTION You have already studied the importance of elections and the method of election adopted in India. Legislatures are elected by the people and work on behalf of the people. In this chapter you would study how elected legislatures function and help in maintaining democratic government.

Question 77: Explain the textbook discussion of Legislatures are elected by the people and work on behalf of the peopl and its geographical significance.

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Legislatures are elected by the people and work on behalf of the people. 100 Indian Constitution at Work Chapter Five LEGISLATURE INTRODUCTION You have already studied the importance of elections and the method of election adopted in India. Legislatures are elected by the people and work on behalf of the people. In this chapter you would study how elected legislatures function and help in maintaining democratic government. You will also learn about the composition and functioning of the parliament and State legislatures in India and their importance in democratic government.

Question 78: Explain the textbook discussion of In this chapter you would study how elected legislatures function and and its geographical significance.

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In this chapter you would study how elected legislatures function and help in maintaining democratic government. Legislatures are elected by the people and work on behalf of the people. In this chapter you would study how elected legislatures function and help in maintaining democratic government. You will also learn about the composition and functioning of the parliament and State legislatures in India and their importance in democratic government. After reading this chapter you would know /rhombbutton2the importance of the legislature; /rhombbutton2the functions and powers of the Parliament of India; /rhombbutton2the law making procedure; /rhombbutton2how the Parliament controls the executive; and /rhombbutton2how the Parliament regulates itself.

Question 79: Explain the textbook discussion of You will also learn about the composition and functioning of the parli and its geographical significance.

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You will also learn about the composition and functioning of the parliament and State legislatures in India and their importance in democratic government. In this chapter you would study how elected legislatures function and help in maintaining democratic government. You will also learn about the composition and functioning of the parliament and State legislatures in India and their importance in democratic government. After reading this chapter you would know /rhombbutton2the importance of the legislature; /rhombbutton2the functions and powers of the Parliament of India; /rhombbutton2the law making procedure; /rhombbutton2how the Parliament controls the executive; and /rhombbutton2how the Parliament regulates itself. 101 Chapter 5: Legislature WHY DO WE NEED A PARLIAMENT?

Question 80: Explain the textbook discussion of After reading this chapter you would know /rhombbutton2the importance and its geographical significance.

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After reading this chapter you would know /rhombbutton2the importance of the legislature; /rhombbutton2the functions and powers of the Parliament of India; /rhombbutton2the law making procedure; /rhombbutton2how the Parliament controls the executive; and /rhombbutton2how the Parliament regulates itself. You will also learn about the composition and functioning of the parliament and State legislatures in India and their importance in democratic government. After reading this chapter you would know /rhombbutton2the importance of the legislature; /rhombbutton2the functions and powers of the Parliament of India; /rhombbutton2the law making procedure; /rhombbutton2how the Parliament controls the executive; and /rhombbutton2how the Parliament regulates itself. 101 Chapter 5: Legislature WHY DO WE NEED A PARLIAMENT? Lawmaking is but one of the functions of the legislature.

Question 81: Explain the textbook discussion of 101 Chapter 5: Legislature WHY DO WE NEED A PARLIAMENT? and its geographical significance.

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101 Chapter 5: Legislature WHY DO WE NEED A PARLIAMENT? After reading this chapter you would know /rhombbutton2the importance of the legislature; /rhombbutton2the functions and powers of the Parliament of India; /rhombbutton2the law making procedure; /rhombbutton2how the Parliament controls the executive; and /rhombbutton2how the Parliament regulates itself. 101 Chapter 5: Legislature WHY DO WE NEED A PARLIAMENT? Lawmaking is but one of the functions of the legislature. It is the centre of all democratic political process.

Question 82: Explain the textbook discussion of Lawmaking is but one of the functions of the legislature and its geographical significance.

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Lawmaking is but one of the functions of the legislature. 101 Chapter 5: Legislature WHY DO WE NEED A PARLIAMENT? Lawmaking is but one of the functions of the legislature. It is the centre of all democratic political process. It is packed with action; walkouts, protests, demonstration, unanimity, concern and co-operation.

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