CBSE Class 8 Social Science - MCQ and Online Tests - Civics - Unit 3 - Why Do We Need a Parliament

CBSE Class 8 Social Science – MCQ and Online Tests –  Civics – Unit 3 – Why Do We Need a Parliament

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CBSE Class 8 Social Science – MCQ and Online Tests – Civics – Unit 3 – Why Do We Need a Parliament

Question 1.
The combined strength of all political parties in the Parliament with less than 50% of representatives is
(a) ruling party
(b) opposition
(c) coalition
(d) none of these

Answer

Answer: (b) opposition

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Question 2.
During British rule which Government of India Act allowed some elected representation
(a) Government of India Act 1919
(b) Government of India Act 1909
(c) Government of India Act 1916
(d) Government of India Act 1947

Answer

Answer: (b) Government of India Act 1909

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Question 3.
Representatives to the Parliament are chosen by the
(a) People
(b) Rulers
(c) Government
(d) None of these

Answer

Answer: (a) People

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Question 4.
Who is the Chairman of Rajya Sabha?
(a) Prime Minister of India
(b) President of India
(c) Vice-President of India
(d) None of these

Answer

Answer: (c) Vice-President of India

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5. How many seats were won by BJP in Lok Sabha Election 2014?
(a) 285
(b) 14
(c) 114
(d) 141

Answer

Answer: (a) 285

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Question 6.
Parliament enables Indian citizens to participate in
(a) Decision making
(b) Control the government
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of these

Answer

Answer: (c) Both (a) and (b)

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Question 7.
Who looks after sanitary conditions of the country?
(a) Health Minister
(b) Home Minister
(c) Finance Minister
(d) All of these

Answer

Answer: (a) Health Minister

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Question 8.
What is the most important function of Lok Sabha?
(?) How to celebrate Diwali this year?
(b) The Prime Minister selects minister to work
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of these

Answer

Answer: (d) None of these

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Question 9.
What does PMO refer to?
(a) Prime Master Office
(b) Post Master Office
(c) Primary Municipal Office
(d) None of these

Answer

Answer: (a) Prime Master Office

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Question 10.
The highest law-making body of our country consisting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha is known as
(a) High court
(b) Supreme court
(c) Parliament
(d) none of these

Answer

Answer: (c) Parliament

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