Important Questions Class 8 Chapter 2 Civics Maharashtra Board

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The Indian Parliament

Short Questions

1. What are the two houses of the Indian Parliament called?

• The two houses of the Indian Parliament are Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

2. How are the members of the Lok Sabha elected?

• They are elected directly by the people through territorial constituencies.

3. Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

• The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

4. What is the tenure of the Lok Sabha?

• The tenure of the Lok Sabha is five years.

5. What is the total membership of the Rajya Sabha?

• The Rajya Sabha consists of 250 members.

6. What is the role of the Speaker of Lok Sabha?

• The Speaker conducts the business of the House and maintains order.

7. Who appoints the 12 nominated members of the Rajya Sabha?

• The President of India appoints them.

8. What is a Money Bill?

• A Money Bill relates to financial matters like taxation and can only be introduced in Lok Sabha.

9. How often does the Finance Minister present the national budget?

• The national budget is presented every year in February.

10. What happens after the President signs a Bill?

• After the President’s signature, the Bill becomes a law.

Long Questions

1. Explain why Rajya Sabha is called a permanent house.

• Rajya Sabha is never dissolved completely; one-third of its members retire every two years, ensuring continuous functioning.

2. Describe the process of the first reading of a Bill in Parliament.

• The concerned minister presents the Bill and explains its purpose and nature to the House during the first reading.

3. How are members of Rajya Sabha elected?

• Members of Rajya Sabha are indirectly elected by the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies through proportional representation.

4. What happens during the second reading of a Bill?

• The Bill is discussed in detail, sent to a committee for review, and then debated clause-by-clause for suggested changes.

5. Why is Lok Sabha called the ‘First House’?

• Lok Sabha is called the ‘First House’ because it is directly elected by the people and represents the citizens of India.

6. What role does the Parliament play in making amendments to the Constitution?

• The Parliament can amend the Constitution by a simple majority, special majority, or with state approval, depending on the type of amendment.

7. What is the role of MPs in resolving constituency issues?

• MPs raise questions and concerns in the Parliament and receive government funds to develop their constituencies.

8. What is the responsibility of the Rajya Sabha Chairman?

• The Chairman of Rajya Sabha maintains order, facilitates discussions, and ensures that members follow parliamentary rules.

9. What is the difference between a Money Bill and an Ordinary Bill?

• A Money Bill relates to financial matters and can only be introduced in Lok Sabha, whereas an Ordinary Bill can be introduced in either house.

10. What happens if there is a disagreement between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha over a Bill?

• A joint sitting of both houses is called to resolve the disagreement and decide the Bill’s future.