Worksheet: The Working of the state Government | Window on the Word Class 7: Solutions, Notes & Worksheets PDF Download

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) Who appoints the governor of a state?
(a) The Prime Minister
(b) The President
(c) The Chief Minister
(d) The Vice President

(ii) What is the term of office for a member of the Vidhan Sabha?
(a) Three years
(b) Five years
(c) Six years
(d) Ten years

(iii) What is the main aim of the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog)?
(a) Economic Growth
(b) Sustainable Development
(c) Poverty Alleviation
(d) Infrastructure Development

(iv) Which branch of the state government interprets the law?
(a) Legislature
(b) Executive
(c) Judiciary
(d) Council of Ministers

(v) How are members of the Vidhan Parishad (Legislative Council) elected?
(a) Elected directly by the people
(b) Elected indirectly by various bodies
(c) Nominated by the President
(d) Appointed by the Chief Minister

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) The state government consists of three branches: ____________, ____________, and ____________.
(ii) The leader of the majority party in the assembly is appointed as the ____________.
(iii) The Orissa Land Reforms Act (1960) aimed to give land rights to ____________.
(iv) NITI Aayog focuses on ____________, which means development that meets the needs of the present without affecting the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
(v) Land reform was prioritized after India gained Independence due to unequal distribution of ____________.

Q3: Match the Column

Q4: True or False

(i) The governor has a direct say in the functioning of the government.
(ii) All states have a Vidhan Parishad (Legislative Council).
(iii) The Council of Ministers can continue to remain in power even after the chief minister has resigned.
(iv) The Orissa Land Reforms Act (1960) aimed to encourage improper use of land.
(v) NITI Aayog was established in 2006.