CHAPTER – 4 POLITICAL SCIENCE

WORKING OF INSTITUTONS
SECTION - A
MULTICIPAL CHOICE QUESTIONS:
Q1. In what ways Lok Sabha exercises Supreme Power over Rajya Sabha?
(i) Lok Sabha exercises more powers on money matter.
(ii) Lok Sabha controls the President of India.
(iii) During the joint session final decision is taken by Lok Sabha because of its larger number of members
(iv) It guides the functioning of Rajya Sabha.
Q2. Why did people react strongly to the Mandal Commission Report?
a) It left out many backward communities b) It affected thousands of job opportunities
c) Some high castes wanted to be included in it d) Both (a) and (c)
Q3. Which of these are correct so far as powers of the Parliament are concerned, apart from making laws?
a) Exercising control over the government b) Controlling finance of the country
c) Serving as the highest forum of discussion and debate d) All the above
Q4. What does the Supreme Court say over the Parliament’s power of amendment of the Constitution?
a) Parliament can amend the entire Constitution
b) Parliament can amend only the basic structure of the Constitution
c) Parliament cannot amend the basic structure of the Constitution
d) None of the above
SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS:-
Q1. The Constitution of India has made necessary provisions for ensuring independence of judiciary.”
Justify your answer by giving two reasons.
Q2. Distinguish between political executive and permanent executive.
Q3. Compare the power, tenure and working of both the Houses of the Indian Parliament.
Q4. Under what circumstances does the President exercise his discretion in the appointment of the Prime
Minister.
Q5. Why democratic governments insist on institutions? Give two reasons.

LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS:-

Q1. What is meant by council of Ministers? Explain the different categories of ministers.
Q2. Why do we need a Parliament? How are the Prime Minister and the council of ministers appointed?
Q3. How are some of the delays and complications introduced by democratic institutions very useful?
Q4. How we can make collation government? Write any three constraints on the power of the Prime
Minister of a collation government.
Q5. What is the difference between the powers of the President of USA and the President of India?

PICTURE BASED QUESTIONS:-

Q1. The race to become a minister is not new. Here is a cartoon depicting ministerial aspirants waiting to
get a berth in Nehru’s Cabinet after the 1962 elections. Why do you think political leaders are so keen to
become ministers?

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Q3. It is quite common in the US for judges to be nominated on the basis of well-known political opinions
and affiliations. This fictitious advertisement appeared in the US in 2005 when President Bush was
considering various candidates for nomination to the US Supreme Court.
(i) What does this cartoon say about the independence of the judiciary?
(ii) Why do such cartoons not appear in our country?
(iii) Does this demonstrate the independence of our judiciary?

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