Ncert Questions:-
1.. Find out how many representatives from your state are in each House of the Parliament.
Ans – Do it Yourself
2. What makes the Indian Parliament the “voice of the people”? How does it ensure that different opinions are heard?
Ans – The Indian Parliament is called the “voice of the people” because its members are elected by citizens to represent them. It ensures that different opinions are heard through debates, discussions, question hours, and opposition parties, which raise public issues and question government decisions.
3. Why do you think the Constitution made the Executive responsible to the Legislature?
Ans – The Constitution made the Executive responsible to the Legislature to ensure accountability and prevent the misuse of power. The Legislature questions the Executive, reviews its decisions, and ensures that the government works according to the Constitution and in the interest of the people.
4. Why do you think we have chosen the system of bicameral legislature at the Union level?
Ans – India has a bicameral legislature at the Union level to ensure better representation and careful consideration of laws. The Lok Sabha represents the people, while the Rajya Sabha represents the states and Union Territories. Both Houses discuss and review laws before they are passed.
5. Try to track the journey of a recent bill passed by the Parliament. Identify in which House it was introduced.
Were there any major debates or disagreements? How long
did it take for the bill to become a law? Use newspaper
archives, government websites, and Lok Sabha debates, or
ask your teacher for help.
Ans – The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 is a recent example. It aimed to reduce penalties for minor offences and make rules simpler for citizens and businesses.
1. House of introduction: The Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 27 March 2026.
2. Debates and disagreements: It was examined through parliamentary discussions and stakeholder consultations. The earlier 2025 version was referred to a Select Committee, which submitted its report on 13 March 2026.
3. Passage and approval: The Lok Sabha passed it on 1 April 2026, and the Rajya Sabha passed it on 2 April 2026. The President gave assent on 7 April 2026, making it law.
4. Total time taken: The 2026 Bill took 11 days from introduction to presidential assent.
6. Choose a recent law passed by the Parliament. Divide into teams to role-play different parts of the process — MPs debating in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, ministersanswering questions, and the President giving assent. Present a short skit showing how a bill becomes a law; enact a ‘model Parliament’.
Ans – Do it Yourself.
7. The Women’s Reservation Bill, 2023, was passed with wide support. Why might it have taken over 25 years for this bill to be passed, despite being discussed for so long?
Ans – The Women’s Reservation Bill took over 25 years to pass because political parties disagreed on its provisions, especially the demand for separate quotas for women from OBC communities. Changes in governments and a lack of political consensus also delayed its passage. Finally, in 2023, it received wide support in Parliament.
8. Sometimes the Parliament is disrupted and does not function for the number of days it is supposed to. What impact do you think this has on the quality of laws and thetrust people place in their representatives?
Ans – Parliamentary disruptions reduce the time available for debates and discussions, which may affect the quality of laws. They also delay important decisions and public welfare work. Frequent disruptions can weaken people’s trust in their representatives and reduce confidence in democracy.
9. Can you create ‘interest’ groups among students and list questions related to any policy that you may want to ask your MP and / or your MLA? How would these questionsbe different if it is to the MP instead of the MLA, and vice versa?
Ans – Do it Yourself.
10. What is the role that the Judiciary plays in Indian democracy? What could happen if we didn’t have an independent judiciary?
Ans – The Judiciary interprets the Constitution, settles disputes, protects citizens’ fundamental rights, and ensures that laws and government actions follow the Constitution. Without an independent Judiciary, the government could misuse its power, violate people’s rights, and make unfair decisions without proper checks.