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  • - Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • - Duration: 10 minutes
  • - Number of Questions: 10

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Test: The Indian Government- 1 - Question 1
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 The _______________________has two houses .

Detailed Solution: Question 1

In our country, the Parliament consists of two Houses. The two Houses are known as the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) and the House of the People (Lok Sabha).

Test: The Indian Government- 1 - Question 2
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Who oversees the proceedings in the Lok Sabha?

Detailed Solution: Question 2

The person who looks after and manages the activities in the Lok Sabha is called the Speaker. The Speaker helps in making sure everything runs smoothly during the discussions and decision-making in the Lok Sabha.

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Test: The Indian Government- 1 - Question 3
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What level of government in India is responsible for creating laws that apply to the entire country?

Detailed Solution: Question 3

  • The central government in India, also known as the union government, is responsible for making laws that apply to the entire country.
  • This means they create rules that everyone in all the states and Union Territories must follow.

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There are ___________________states and _________________ union territories in India.

Detailed Solution: Question 4

  • India is divided into 28 states, each having its own government and legislative assembly.
  • Additionally, there are 8 union territories, which are governed directly by the Central Government.
  • The union territories include regions like Delhi, Chandigarh, and Puducherry, among others.
  • This structure allows for local governance while maintaining national unity.

Test: The Indian Government- 1 - Question 5
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The judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the ______________________

Detailed Solution: Question 5

The Chief Justice of India and the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President.

Test: The Indian Government- 1 - Question 6
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The ________________________of India is the chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

Detailed Solution: Question 6

The Vice President of India is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, who presides over its sessions.

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The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected for a term of ___________________ years.

Detailed Solution: Question 7

The Rajya Sabha should consist of not more than 250 members - 238 members representing the States and Union Territories, and 12 members nominated by the President. Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, one third of the members retire every second year, and are replaced by newly elected members. Each member is elected for a term of six years. The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha. The House also elects a Deputy Chairman from among its members. Besides, there is also a panel of "Vice Chairmen" in the Rajya Sabha. The senior most minister, who is a member of Rajya Sabha, is appointed by the Prime Minister as Leader of the House.

Test: The Indian Government- 1 - Question 8
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The Lok Sabha can have a maximum of ________________

Detailed Solution: Question 8

  • The Lok Sabha is the lower house of India's Parliament.
  • According to the Indian Constitution, the maximum number of members in the Lok Sabha can be up to 552.
  • This includes:

    • 530 representatives from the states
    • 20 representatives from the Union territories
    • 2 members nominated by the President from the Anglo-Indian community (though this provision is now abolished).
  • Currently, the Lok Sabha consists of 543 elected members.

Test: The Indian Government- 1 - Question 9
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State whether the following statement is True or False:

The Lok Sabha is also known as the House of the People.

Detailed Solution: Question 9

The Lok Sabha is indeed known as the House of the People. It is a place where representatives chosen by the citizens of India come together to discuss and make decisions about laws and policies. So, when we say the Lok Sabha is also called the House of the People, that's absolutely correct!

Test: The Indian Government- 1 - Question 10
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The _________________________is also known as the Lower House.

Detailed Solution: Question 10

The Lok Sabha, or House of the People, is the lower house of India's Parliament.

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