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Class 8 Civics Chapter 11 Parliament And The Making Of Laws Quiz 1 (25 MCQs)

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1. Which year saw the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act come into effect?

Correct Answer: C) 2006.

2. Which historic figure refused to give up her bus seat in 1955, sparking the Civil Rights Movement?

Correct Answer: B) Rosa Parks.

3. How does the Indian Parliament ensure representation of the people?

Correct Answer: C) By electing representatives to the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

4. What is the significance of the 'Question Hour' in the Indian Parliament?

Correct Answer: C) It enables MPs to question the government on policies and decisions.

5. What role do citizens play in influencing the laws made by Parliament?

Correct Answer: A) They can participate in elections and protest against unfair laws.

6. Which group provides essential services but often faces restrictions by municipal laws?

Correct Answer: B) Street vendors and hawkers.

7. What is "Question Hour" in Parliament?

Correct Answer: A) MPs ask questions to ministers about government work.

8. What is the primary function of the Rajya Sabha in the law-making process?

Correct Answer: B) To represent the interests of states and review legislation.

9. Why is the Lok Sabha considered more powerful than the Rajya Sabha?

Correct Answer: B) It alone has the power to introduce money bills.

10. How many elected members are there in the Lok Sabha?

Correct Answer: C) 543.

11. Assertion (A):The Indian Parliament is the supreme law-making body in the country. Reason (R):All laws made by Parliament are subject to judicial review by the Supreme Court.

Correct Answer: B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

12. Assertion (A):The Parliament has the authority to amend the Constitution. Reason (R):Amendments can be made to any part of the Constitution, including Fundamental Rights.

Correct Answer: B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

13. Who elects the members of the Rajya Sabha?

Correct Answer: C) State Legislative Assemblies.

14. What is the primary function of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

Correct Answer: A) To supervise the conduct of Lok Sabha proceedings.

15. The largest opposition party in Parliament is called the:

Correct Answer: C) Opposition party.

16. What happens if a law passed by Parliament is very unpopular?

Correct Answer: B) Citizens protest and pressure Parliament to change it.

17. What is the basic idea of democracy?

Correct Answer: B) Citizens are most important and give consent to government.

18. What happens if the Rajya Sabha does not pass a bill approved by the Lok Sabha?

Correct Answer: C) The bill is reconsidered in a joint sitting of both houses.

19. Why is the Parliament considered an essential institution in a democracy?

Correct Answer: B) It provides a system of checks and balances on the government.

20. What is an 'unpopular law'?

Correct Answer: B) A law that citizens find unfair and demand to be changed.

21. What role does the Opposition play in Parliament?

Correct Answer: C) Highlights drawbacks and mobilises support.

22. What kind of law is the Domestic Violence Act, 2005?

Correct Answer: B) Civil law.

23. What role does the President of India play in the law-making process?

Correct Answer: B) The President's assent is required for a bill to become law.

24. When no single party gets majority, they form a:

Correct Answer: B) Coalition government.

25. Who presides over the Lok Sabha?

Correct Answer: D) Speaker.

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