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MCQs-Chapter 8–How the Land Becomes Sacred-Class 7 SST

  Multiple Choice Questions Chapter 8–How the Land Becomes Sacred Class 7 Subject Social Science **************************** 35 MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) Which of the following religions did not originate in India? a) Buddhism b) Sikhism c) Islam ✔️ d) Jainism The Mahabodhi Stupa is located in: a) Sanchi b) Bodh Gaya ✔️ c) Varanasi d) Mathura A tīrtha symbolically represents: a) A trade route b) A border c) A spiritual crossing ✔️ d) A temple structure In Sikhism, the Akal Takht is located at: a) Patna b) Delhi c) Amritsar ✔️ d) Anandpur The shrine of Sabarimala is in: a) Tamil Nadu b) Karnataka c) Kerala ✔️ d) Andhra Pradesh Pandharpur Wari is a pilgrimage held in: a) Gujarat b) Maharashtra ✔️ c) Odisha d) Punjab Bhūdevī is regarded as: a) A river goddess b) Goddess of wisdom c) Mother Earth ✔️ d) A star deity The Dongria Khond tribe worships which hill? a) Nanda Devi b) Girnar c) Niyam Dongar ✔️ d) Shatru...
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PARLIAMENT AND THE MAKING OF LAWS


EXERCISE QUESTIONS
CLASS-8    (CIVICS)
SUBJECT-SST

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Q1. 

Why do you think the nationalist movement supported the idea that all adults have a right to vote?

ANSWER:
The national movement supported the idea that all adults have a right to vote because of the following reasons:

  • Every responsible citizen should participate in the government.
  • Law-making and decision-making should also be shared by the adults of the country.
Q2. 
In this 2004, map of Parliamentary constituencies, roughly identify the constituencies in your State. What is the name of the MP from your constituency? How many MPs does your state have? Why are certain constituencies coloured green while others are coloured blue?

ANSWER:
. My state Name:              : Punjab
. My constituency is        : Kapurthala
                                                (Khadoor Sahib)
. M.P. from my constituency is   : Jasbir Singh
                                                               Gill
. Our state have MPs        : 13
. Green constituencies    : Reserved for
                                                Scheduled Tribe (ST)
. Blue Constituencies      : Reserved for
                                             Scheduled Caste (Sc) 

Q3. 

You have read in Chapter 1 that the ‘Parliamentary form of government’ that exists in India has three tiers. This includes the Parliament (Central Government) and the various State Legislatures (state governments).
Fill in the following table with information on the various representatives from your area:

State Government.Central Government
Which political party/parties is/are currently in power?AAM AADMI PARTYBHARTIYA JANTA PARTY
Who (name) is the current representative from your area?RANA GURJIT SINGHJASBIR SINGH GILL
Which political parties currently form the Opposition?INDIAN NATIONALCONGRESSINDIAN NATIONALCONGRESS
When were elections last held?20222019
When will the next elections be held?20272024
How  many women representatives are there   (from your state)?
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                EXTRA QUESTIONS
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Q1. What is parliament?

Ans: Parliament is the supreme legislative body of India. The Indian Parliament comprises of the President and the two Houses - Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and Lok Sabha (House of the People).

Q2. What consist Indian parliament?
Ans:
The Indian Parliament comprises of the President and the two Houses - Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and Lok Sabha (House of the People).

Q3. Why do we need a parliament?
Ans:
1. It passes the bills to be implemented in a country. 
2. Parliament has the authority to amend the constitutional laws. 
3.The parliament also gives representation to the opposing party that gives multiple angles to look at a thing. 
4. It has the authority to keep track and control the finance department.

Q4. Difference between the lok Sabha and The Rajya sabha.
Ans:

                       LOK SABHA

                RAJYA SABHA 

 1. Directly elected by people.

 1. Indirectly elected by legislative members.

 2. Elected for 5 years.

 2. Elected for 6 years, but 1/3 members changed after every 2 years.

 3. It is known as lower house.

  3. It is known as upper house.

 4. Chaired by Lok Sabha Speaker.

5. Known as the house of people.

6. Elected member 543+2 nominated by President.

 4. Chaired by Vice-President of India.

5. Known as the Council of the States.

6. Elected member 233+12 nominated by President.

Q5. Name the National parties in India.
Ans:
1. Bhartiya Janta Party
2. Indian National Congress
3. National People's Party
4. Aam Aadmi party
5. Bahujan Samaj party
6. Communist Party of India(Marxist)


Q6. Name the one regional party in your state.

Ans:  Siromani Akali Dal

Q7. What is coalition government?

Ans:
A coalition government is a form of government in which political parties cooperate to form a government. 
  
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