Worksheet: State Government | General Knowledge Encyclopedia - Class 8 PDF Download

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1. Who is responsible for maintaining internal security and law and order within a state in India?

A) The Central Government

B) The State Police

C) The Governor

D) The Chief Minister

Q2. What is the primary role of the Governor in a state government?

A) To head the legislative assembly

B) To oversee the executive branch's duties

C) To pass laws on behalf of the state legislature

D) To manage internal security

Q3. The State Legislative Assembly is composed of:

A) Elected Members of Parliament

B) Appointed Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs)

C) Elected Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs)

D) The Chief Minister and his cabinet

Q4. How long is the term of an MLA in India’s state legislative assemblies?

A) Four years

B) Five years

C) Six years

D) Seven years

Q5. What is the role of an MLA in a state government?

A) To act as a representative of the state in the Parliament

B) To form the state government

C) To represent and address the issues of their constituency

D) To appoint ministers for the state

True or False 

Q1. A political party that holds the majority of seats in the state legislative assembly is known as the ruling party in that state. (True/False)

Q2. The Governor of a state has the authority to veto any bill passed by the state legislative assembly. (True/False)

Q3. The Chief Minister of a state is selected by the members of the state legislative assembly. (True/False)

Q4. The Legislative Assembly does not play a role in approving the actions of the state government. (True/False)

Q5. State governments are charged with the responsibility of managing internal security and law enforcement within their respective states. (True/False)

Fill in the Blanks

Q1. The Indian state government operates alongside the __________ government in a federal system.

Q2. Every state government is headed by a __________ and a __________.

Q3. The Chief Minister is the head of the __________, responsible for leading the executive functions at the state level.

Q4. State governments are responsible for sectors such as education, agriculture, __________, and water supply.

Q5. The state legislature has authority over the state's financial matters, including taxes and __________.

Short Answer Questions

Q1. What are the main responsibilities of the state government in India?

Q2. Describe the role of the Governor in the functioning of the state government.

Q3. What is the significance of the Legislative Assembly in overseeing the work of the state government?

Q4. How does the formation of government occur in a state after elections?

Q5. What is the role of an MLA in the state legislative assembly?

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