The Indian Government - 2 Class 5 Worksheet SST

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

(i) The Constitution of India was adopted on:
(a) 26 January 1950
(b) 26 November 1949
(c) 15 August 1947
(d) 2 October 1952
Ans: (b)
The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949. However, it came into effect on 26 January 1950, marking the official commencement of the Republic of India.

(ii) The Lok Sabha is also known as the:
(a) Upper House
(b) House of the People
(c) State Assembly
(d) Presidential House
Ans: (b)
The Lok Sabha is the lower house of Parliament and is also known as the House of the People. It represents the people of India and plays a crucial role in the legislative process.

(iii) The Governor of a state is appointed by:
(a) The Prime Minister
(b) The Chief Minister
(c) The President of India
(d) The Vice President
Ans: (c)
The Governor of a state is appointed by the President of India. The Governor is the constitutional head of the state and represents the President at the state level.

(iv) The highest judicial body in India is the:
(a) High Court
(b) District Court
(c) Supreme Court
(d) Lower Court
Ans: (c)
The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial body in the country. It has the authority to interpret the Constitution and settle disputes of national importance.

(v) The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by:
(a) The people of India
(b) The President of India
(c) Members of the Legislative Assemblies and Union Territories
(d) The Prime Minister
Ans: (c)
Members of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Parliament, are elected by the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the states and Union Territories. This system ensures representation from various regions and states in the Rajya Sabha.

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) The Constitution of India was adopted on _________ and came into force on __________.
(ii) The Parliament consists of the _________, ___________, and __________.
(iii) The Lok Sabha is also known as the __________.
(iv) The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by the ________ and _________.
(v) The leader of the party with the maximum seats in the Lok Sabha becomes the ________.
Ans: 
(i) 26 November 1949; 26 January 1950.
(ii) President of India, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha.
(iii) House of the People.
(iv) Members of the state legislative assemblies and Union Territories.
(v) Prime Minister.

Q3: True or False

(i) The President of India is elected by the members of the Rajya Sabha.
(ii) The Chief Justice is the highest judicial position in the Supreme Court.
(iii) The Lok Sabha members are elected for a term of six years.
(iv) The state government is responsible for defending the country.
(v) The leader of the majority party in the Legislative Assembly becomes the Chief Minister.
Ans:
(i) False: The President of India is elected by the members of the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and state legislative assemblies.
(ii) True
(iii) False: The Lok Sabha members are elected for a term of five years.
(iv) False: Defending the country is the responsibility of the central government.
(v) True

Q4: Short Answer Questions

(i) Explain the role of the Parliament in law-making.
Ans: The Parliament is responsible for making laws for the entire country. It consists of the President, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha. The Lok Sabha is the House of the People and is the highest law-making body. Members of the Lok Sabha are directly elected by the people through general elections. The Rajya Sabha, on the other hand, represents the states and Union Territories. It plays a crucial role in reviewing and suggesting changes to laws proposed by the Lok Sabha.

(ii) How is the Chief Minister of a state selected?
Ans: The Chief Minister of a state is selected based on the majority party in the Legislative Assembly. After the Assembly elections, the Governor invites the leader of the party with the most seats in the Assembly to form the government. This leader becomes the Chief Minister and is responsible for the administration of the state.

(iii) What is the function of the Rajya Sabha?
Ans: The Rajya Sabha is the Upper House of Parliament. Its members are not directly elected by the people. Instead, they are elected by the members of state legislative assemblies and Union Territories. The Rajya Sabha provides representation to states and Union Territories at the national level. It plays a role in reviewing and amending legislation proposed by the Lok Sabha.

(iv) Describe the process of electing the President of India.
Ans: The President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of the members of the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and state legislative assemblies. Each member of the electoral college casts a vote, and the candidate with the majority of votes becomes the President. The President's term is five years, and they can be re-elected for another term.

(v) Why is the independence of the judiciary important in a democracy?
Ans: The independence of the judiciary is essential in a democracy to ensure a fair and impartial legal system. It prevents any undue influence from the executive or legislative branches of government. An independent judiciary safeguards citizens' rights, interprets laws, and ensures justice is served without bias. This separation of powers helps maintain the rule of law and upholds the principles of justice and equality.