Parliamentary Government
- When did India gain independence?
Answer: 15 August 1947 - What were the main ideas that inspired people to join the freedom struggle?
Answer: Freedom, equality, and participation in decision-making - Did people have the right to criticize the British government under colonial rule?
Answer: No - What did the Indian National Congress demand in 1885?
Answer: Right to discuss the government budget and ask questions - Which Act allowed for some elected representation in India?
Answer: Government of India Act 1909 - Who were the nationalists?
Answer: People who criticized the British government and made demands for self-rule - What principle was laid down by the Indian Constitution after independence?
Answer: Political equality through universal adult franchise - At what age do Indian citizens get the right to vote?
Answer: 18 years - What is the main function of the Parliament?
Answer: To control and guide the government - What are the three components of the Union Parliament?
Answer: President, Rajya Sabha, and Lok Sabha - What is the Rajya Sabha also known as?
Answer: Council of States - How many members does the Rajya Sabha have?
Answer: 250 members - How many members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President?
Answer: 12 members - Who elects the members of the Rajya Sabha from each state?
Answer: Members of the Legislative Assembly of that state - What is the Lok Sabha also called?
Answer: House of the People - What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha as per the Constitution?
Answer: 552 members - How long is the term of the Lok Sabha?
Answer: 5 years - Who appoints the Prime Minister of India?
Answer: The President - What is the most important function of the Parliament?
Answer: To select the Prime Minister and his Council - Who is the head of the government in India?
Answer: The Prime Minister - What is the term used for the first hour of a Lok Sabha sitting?
Answer: Question Hour - Who presides over the meetings of the Council of Ministers?
Answer: The Prime Minister - What happens if the Lok Sabha expresses a lack of confidence in the Council of Ministers?
Answer: The Government must resign - What is a Bill in Parliament?
Answer: A legislative proposal - When does a Bill become a law?
Answer: After it is signed by the President