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NCERT TEXTBOOK QUESTIONS SOLVED, , Q1. Alok thinks that a country needs, the people. So, if we simply elect, the task of government, we will, your answer., , an efficient government that looks after the welfare of, ed our Prime Minister and Ministers and left to them, not need a legislature. Do you agree? Give reasons for, , Ans. Alok’s thinking is i, : : ., will create only. 7 eee simple election of the Prime Minister and minister, 1A legislature f rue representative democracy cannot be materialised:, . niministeatne rames the laws and the executives run the government or, 2. The legislature helps people to hold the council of ministers accountable., 3. In the absence of legislature, council of ministers would become unresponsive to the, people’s hopes and aspiration., , Q2. 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., , (a) Neha said that bicameral legislature does not serve any purpose., (b) Shama argued that experts should be nominated in the second chamber., ‘gui Pp, (c) Tridib said that if a country is not a federation, then there is no need to have a, second chamber., , Ans. (a) This statement is not true because in a large country like India, two houses of, legislature are preferred to give due representation to all sections of the society as, well as the monopoly of either the chamber can be approached as ‘check and balance’., , (b) The President nominates 12 members in the Rajya Sabha from among the persons, who have distinctions in the field of literature, art, social services, etc., who are, experienced and possess intellectual depth., , idib’ i the second chamber is also required to give, , (c) Tridib’s argument is also not true because ham! S, , representations to all sections of society even though it might not be the federation., , Q8. Why can the Lok Sabha control the executive more effectively than the Rajya Sabha can?, ius 1. The government is formed by the party who gets the majority in the Lok Sabha., , i lected by the poeple., bers of the Lok Sabha are directly e, eae wer to remove any executive from the office while the, , joys the pow, 8. The Lok Sabha envoys : ny executive from the office., , Rajya Sabha cannot remove 2, i latform for the, , i trol of the executive, the Lok Sabha is a platfo, Sib tt re separ oot ts and people’s expectations. Do you agree? Give reasons., , i sentimen ,, expression of popular ffective control of the executive, the Lok, , -. view that rather than e : :, , Its reasons are; ;, lccISLATURE @6am

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1. The members of the Lok Sabha express their views on the bill during discussion., 2. These members carr, , \ ‘y sentiments and expectations of their constituencies’ people to, the parliament., , 3.A debate on a particular bill takes place and opens the path for its modifications,, etc. if required., , 4. Money Bills have to be introduced in the Lok Sabha only., 5. The Parliament enjoys the powers to frame laws on the subjects given in the union, list and concurrent list if required., , Q5. 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., , (a) Parliament should work for longer period., (6) Attendance should be made compulsory for members of Parliament., , (c) Speakers should be empowered to penalise members for interrupting the proceedings, of the House., , Ans. (a) Yes, I agree because the parliament is supposed to ensure a responsible government, but in the absence of proper time as well as boycott of sessions and oppositions delay, the important bills also remain pending for longer period. Hence, the parliament, should work for some longer duration to control the executives through debates,, discussions and censures to avoid pendency of bills., , (6) Yes, I agree with the view because:, (®) The proceedings of the houses get suspended due to lack of quorum., Gi) Money Bills delays for a longer period., (iii) It shows an injustice towards the people who have elected them and whatever, the constituencies are being represented by them., (c) Yes, I agree with this view also because:, @ A speaker of Lok Sabha is a presiding officer to regulate the business of the House., (ii) Now-a-days, some members create noisy uproars and disturb the proceedings of, the house., (iii) Sometimes, members create so much discomfort to compel the speaker to adjourn, the House., , (iv) Hence, the precious time of the house is wasted and not utilized in the, constructive debates., , Q6. 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?, , Ans. Because:, € (i) The council of ministers is accountable to the lower house and if a bill does not, succeed to be passed by the parliament, it shows the loss of majority of party in the, house, hence the government will have to resign., (ii) A bill is introduced in either of the house in case of non-Money Bill and if Money Bill, can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha for the debates and discussions in various, stages. 2, (ii) If any bill does not fulfill the interest of the people, the parliament pressurises the, government to withdraw the bill but if it is in the interest of the people, it pressurises, the government to initiate the bill., , _ gage

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(iv) The Money Bill cannot be deni ‘ Z 3, and after the 14 daya‘are pin by the Rajya Sabha, it can delay it only for 14 days, , (v) If, there j sed, the bill is deemed to have been passed., the issues a tussle between the two houses, a joint session of parliament resolves, , Q7. Which of the following statements you agree with the most? Give your reasons., (a) Legislators must be free to, , ; : Join any party they want., (b) a law has contributed to the domination of the party leaders over the, (c) Defection is always for selfish, another party must be disqua', Ans. In all the above three statements., , purposes and therefore, a legislator who wants to join, lified from being a minister for the next two years., , : i T agree most with the second statement because:, , @) Party leaders have issued the party-rules as if a member remains absent in the house, , on a particular day or votes against the instructio: i i, ms of the party, his membershi,, of the party would be terminated. muy °, , @) Ifa legislature is free to join any party,, , he wants, then it will be against the will of, voters who have elected them., , Q8. 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 the Lok Sabha is a proof of its vibrancy. What other arguments can you, provide to support or oppose the positions of Dolly and Sudha?, , Ans. (i) On the live telecast of proceedings of the Parliament, the members fight bitterly,, which create a wastage of nation’s time and fund., , (ii) Some of the members who do not fulfill their duty honestly, create uproars in the, house., , (ii) Dolly views the decline of Parliament because less time is spent in discussions and, disturbances are decreased in an unparliamentary any methods., (iv) The party leaders should restrain own party members from creating such disturbances, in the proceedings., (v) The presiding officers should take effective action on these misbehaviours as well, as the members should be made educated to the constructive behaviour., Q9. Arrange the different stages of passing of a bill into a law in their correct sequence:, (a) A resolution is passed to admit the bill for discussion, (b) The bill is referred to the President of India — write what happens next if s/he does, not sign it. :, (c) The bill is referred to other House and is passed., (d) The bill is passed in the house in which it was proposed., (e) The bill is read clause by clause and each is voted upon., (f) The bill is referred to the subcommittee — the committee makes some changes and, sends it back to the house for discussion. ;, (g) The concerned minister proposes the need for a bill. ., (h) Legislative department in ministry of law, drafts a bill., nr Correct Sequence is: . ., g (@) Legislative department in ministry of law, drafts a bill.

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(i) The concerned minister proposes the need for a bill., (id) A resolution is passed to admit the bill for discussion., (iv) The bill is referred to the subcommittee-the committee makes some chan,, sends it back to the house for discussion., (v) The bill is read clause by clause and each is voted upon., (vi) The bill is passed in the house in which it was proposed,, (vit) The bill is referred to other house and is passed., (vidi) The bill is referred to the Pi usident of India., Though the consent of the President results in the enactment of a bill into a law. But, , \, the President does not: sign it, he can withhold or refuse to give assent to the bil] (ther, than Money Bill), passed by the parliament., , The president can send the bill back for reconsiderations. And if it is passed again by th,, parliament, the President is bound to give his assent to the bill., But, there is no time limit to send the bill back for reconsideration. Hence, the president, can keep the bill pending with him without any time constant., Q10. How has the system of parliamentary committee affected the overseeing and appraisa|, of legislation by the Parliament?, Ans. 1. The Parliament meets only for sessions, hence it has limited time to consider a, bill in depth., 2. Parliament committees have been set up since 1983 in the various departments to, discuss the particular bill., 3. These committees include business advisory committees, estimate committee, the, public accounts committee, etc., , 4. These committees have reduced the burden of Parliament as they gather whole, information on the bill and can ask any member to appear before it., , 5. After that committee sends its report, the Parliament debates on it as well as provide, some necessary recommendations and approve it., , 6. Without the approval of Parliament, no bill can become a law, but any suggestion, is rarely rejected., , ges ang, , MORE QUESTIONS SOLVED, I. WERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS [1 Mark], , Q1,How is the Lok Sabha formed?, ah Th Lok Sabha is the Lower House of the Parliament having 545 members:, , 1. Its members are elected by the people who enjoy the right to vote., , 2. To conduct its elections, the country is divided into constituencies,, elected from here., , . Two Anglo-Indians are nominated to it by the President,, Q2. What is a Money Bill? _, , 1, A Money Bill contains the matters like imposing,, payments, etc., , "2. A Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha by a minister and not in th, Rajya Sabha., , and members are, , reducing, expenditure, loa”:

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What is a State Legislature?, , s. 1. The State Legislature consists of a Gov, i.e. Legislative Assembly and Legislati, , 2. In most of the states of Indi 1 i i i, : ae mnbhy 4, only one House of Legislature is found, i.e. the, , Qe Name those states where Bicameral Legislature haa been adopted., vAns. In six states1) Uttar Pradesh (2) Bihar (3) J., oka tnd (f Andkee Pate ar ammu and Kashmir (4) Maharashtra (5), , : h—-have Bicameral Lagislature., ao the qualifications for membership of Legislative Assembly., ~ 1. He/She must be a citizen of India., , 2. He/She must be 25 years old., , 3. He/She must not hold any office of profit under Government of India, 4. He must not be of unsound mind., , ‘ernor and one or two houses of legislature,, ve Council, , Mention the qualifications for the membership of State Legislative Council., 1. He/She must be a citizen of India., , 2. He/She should not be less than 30 years of age., 3. He should not hold any office of profit under Government of India., 4. He should not be of unsound mind., 5. He should not be disqualified to become the member of council., . What is an Ordinary Bill?, Ordinary Bills are concerned with the matters other than money matters. These are, , of two types, i.e. Government Bills introduced by a minister and Private Member’s Bill, troduced by a member of Parliament., , Why do we need a Parliament?, We need a Parliament for the following reasons:, 1. For law making, 2. To help the people to hold representatives accountable., 3. All political processes take place in a democratic manner., . Mention the difference between a Bill and a Law., Bills are the resolutions introduced in the Parliament for law-making purposes and when, a bill is passed by both the houses and sanctioned by the President, it becomes a law., Q19. Mention some important functions of the legislature., 1. The legislature is to enact laws., 2. To control the finance of the country., 3. To amend the constitution if required., , Qi. it is a legislature? ., Legislature is an organ of government to frame laws for the nation alongwith the, ression of people’s will, in which all the sections of society participate., Q12. How is the speaker of the Lok Sabha elected? _— —, is ‘ted by the members of parliament in the first sittin:, foe Mieenpeneas of ths Lok Subba ia clocked 1's Ue aot belie he Lok Sabha. He/, of a new government. He/she belongs to the party having majority in the, she is supported to conduct proceeding of Parliament in an impartial manner,