SSC Civics CHP – 1 Test MARKS: 30

Q.1. Fill in the blanks: (4 marks)

1. A system having a dual set of government is known as ________ system.

2. In Rajya Sabha ___ members are elected from the states and the union territories.

3. The draft proposal of a law is known as ____.

4. A bill becomes an act only when approved by _______.

5. India has adopted a ______ system of government.

6. At present, there are __ states and __ union territories.

7. The Union Legislature is known as ________.

8. The _________ is the council of states.

9. The _________ is the highest law making body of the country.

10. Recently, the _____________ was returned to the parliament for reconsideration.

11. The parliamentary secretary is appointed by the ___________.

12. Parliament should meet at least _______ a year.

13. A bill introduced by a minister in the house is known as a _______________.

14. A bill dealing with taxation, debt, government expenditure is called a ____________.

15. A bill introduced by any member other than the minister is called a ______________.

16. Since _______ the Lok Sabha has dissolved many times before its expiry of term.

Q.2. Match the following: (1 marks)

List Total Subjects

a. Union List 66

b. State List 47

c. Concurrent List 97

Q.3. Answer the following questions in 25-30 words: (8 marks)

1. What subjects are included in the Union List?

2. Enlist the important subjects included in the state list.

3. Explain the subjects included in the Concurrent List.

4. What are residual subjects?

5. What are the qualifications for membership of the Lok Sabha?

6. Explain the qualifications prescribed for membership of the Rajya Sabha.

7. What is the tenure of the Lok Sabha?

8. How is the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha elected?

Q.4. Write notes in 25 to 30 words each: (5 marks)

1. The Rajya Sabha is a permanent house.

2. Officials of Rajya Sabha.

3. Quorum.

4. Financial powers of Parliament.

5. Union List, State List, Concurrent List.

Q.5. Answer the following questions in 50-60 words: (12 marks)

1. Explain the composition of the Lok Sabha.

2. Describe the powers and functions of the speaker of Lok Sabha.

3. Explain the composition of Rajya Sabha.

4. Describe the features of Parliamentary procedure.

5. How does Parliament control the Executive?

6. Explain the law making process.