Class 9 Social Science NCERT MCQs-DEMOCRATIC POLITICS-chapter 4-Working of Institutions

NCERT MCQs of Class 9 Social Science(DEMOCRATIC POLITICS) Chapter 4 Working of Institutions

1) What is the primary function of the Parliament?
- (a) To make laws
- (b) To implement laws
- (c) To enforce laws
- (d) To interpret laws
  Answer: (a) To make laws
  Explanation: The Parliament is the legislative body responsible for making and amending laws in a democracy.

2) What are the two houses of the Indian Parliament called?

(a) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
(b) Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad
(c) Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council
(d) Supreme Court and High Court
Answer: (a) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Explanation: The Indian Parliament consists of the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and the Rajya Sabha (Council of States).

3) Which of the following is the Lower House of the Parliament?

(a) Rajya Sabha
(b) Lok Sabha
(c) Vidhan Parishad
(d) Vidhan Sabha
Answer: (b) Lok Sabha
Explanation: The Lok Sabha, or House of the People, is the Lower House of the Parliament where members are directly elected by citizens.

4) Who is the head of the state in India?

(a) Prime Minister
(b) President
(c) Chief Minister
(d) Speaker
Answer: (b) President
Explanation: The President is the constitutional head of the state in India, while the Prime Minister leads the government.

5) Who appoints the Prime Minister of India?

(a) The President
(b) Chief Justice of India
(c) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(d) Vice President
Answer: (a) The President
Explanation: The President appoints the Prime Minister, usually the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Lok Sabha.

6) What is the tenure of the Lok Sabha?

(a) 4 years
(b) 5 years
(c) 6 years
(d) Unlimited
Answer: (b) 5 years
Explanation: The Lok Sabha is elected for a term of 5 years unless dissolved earlier.

7) Which of the following has the power to impeach the President of India?

(a) Supreme Court
(b) Lok Sabha
(c) Rajya Sabha
(d) Parliament
Answer: (d) Parliament
Explanation: Both houses of Parliament can impeach the President for violating the Constitution, following a specified process.

8) What is the role of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

(a) To lead the ruling party
(b) To maintain order and conduct proceedings in the house
(c) To represent India in international forums
(d) To appoint judges
Answer: (b) To maintain order and conduct proceedings in the house
Explanation: The Speaker presides over Lok Sabha sessions and ensures smooth functioning of the house.

9) What does the term "cabinet" refer to in the Indian government?

(a) All members of Parliament
(b) A group of senior ministers responsible for key decisions
(c) All elected representatives of the ruling party
(d) The judiciary
Answer: (b) A group of senior ministers responsible for key decisions
Explanation: The cabinet consists of senior ministers who head key ministries and make important government decisions.

10) What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha?

(a) 552
(b) 250
(c) 500
(d) 600
Answer: (a) 552
Explanation: The Lok Sabha can have a maximum of 552 members, including representatives of states, union territories, and two members nominated by the President.

11) What is the primary function of the judiciary in India?

(a) To implement laws
(b) To interpret and protect the Constitution
(c) To make laws
(d) To organize elections
Answer: (b) To interpret and protect the Constitution
Explanation: The judiciary ensures that laws and government actions adhere to the Constitution.

12) What is meant by "collective responsibility" in the Council of Ministers?

(a) Ministers are accountable individually for their decisions
(b) The entire Council of Ministers is responsible for decisions taken collectively
(c) Only the Prime Minister is responsible for all decisions
(d) Ministers are not accountable to Parliament
Answer: (b) The entire Council of Ministers is responsible for decisions taken collectively
Explanation: The principle of collective responsibility ensures that all ministers support and are accountable for decisions made by the Council of Ministers.

13) Who has the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha?

(a) Prime Minister
(b) President
(c) Chief Justice of India
(d) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Answer: (b) President
Explanation: The President can dissolve the Lok Sabha on the advice of the Prime Minister.

14) Which body approves the budget presented by the government?

(a) Supreme Court
(b) Parliament
(c) President
(d) Election Commission
Answer: (b) Parliament
Explanation: The budget is presented in the Lok Sabha and must be approved by both houses of Parliament.

15) Which of the following is not a function of the Indian Parliament?

(a) Making laws
(b) Conducting elections
(c) Approving the budget
(d) Controlling the government
Answer: (b) Conducting elections
Explanation: Conducting elections is the responsibility of the Election Commission, not Parliament.

16) Who presides over the joint session of Parliament?

(a) Prime Minister
(b) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(c) President
(d) Vice President
Answer: (b) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Explanation: The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over joint sessions of both houses of Parliament.

17) What is the role of the Rajya Sabha in the legislative process?

(a) To introduce money bills
(b) To review and suggest amendments to bills passed by the Lok Sabha
(c) To oversee the judiciary
(d) To conduct elections
Answer: (b) To review and suggest amendments to bills passed by the Lok Sabha
Explanation: The Rajya Sabha acts as the revising chamber, reviewing and suggesting changes to legislation.

18) How is the Vice President of India elected?

(a) By the citizens of India
(b) By members of both houses of Parliament
(c) By the President
(d) By the judiciary
Answer: (b) By members of both houses of Parliament
Explanation: The Vice President is elected by an electoral college consisting of members of both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

19) What is the term used for the introduction of a bill in the Parliament?

(a) Tabling
(b) Voting
(c) Passing
(d) Amending
Answer: (a) Tabling
Explanation: When a bill is introduced in Parliament, it is referred to as "tabling" the bill.

20) Which authority resolves disputes between the state and central governments?

(a) Supreme Court
(b) Lok Sabha
(c) Rajya Sabha
(d) President
Answer: (a) Supreme Court
Explanation: The Supreme Court is the highest judicial body and resolves disputes between the state and central governments.

21) What is the tenure of a Rajya Sabha member?

(a) 5 years
(b) 6 years
(c) 4 years
(d) 3 years
Answer: (b) 6 years
Explanation: Rajya Sabha members serve a tenure of 6 years, with one-third of its members retiring every two years.

22) Which body has the authority to introduce a Money Bill?

(a) Rajya Sabha
(b) Lok Sabha
(c) President
(d) Supreme Court
Answer: (b) Lok Sabha
Explanation: A Money Bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha, not in the Rajya Sabha.

23) Who acts as the chairperson of the Rajya Sabha?

(a) Prime Minister
(b) President
(c) Vice President
(d) Speaker
Answer: (c) Vice President
Explanation: The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha.

24) What is meant by "Judicial Review"?

(a) The judiciary can remove the Prime Minister
(b) The judiciary can declare laws unconstitutional if they violate the Constitution
(c) The judiciary can make laws
(d) The judiciary can dissolve Parliament
Answer: (b) The judiciary can declare laws unconstitutional if they violate the Constitution
Explanation: Judicial Review allows courts to ensure that laws and executive actions comply with the Constitution.

25) What is the role of the Public Accounts Committee?

(a) To approve the budget
(b) To audit government expenditures
(c) To draft laws
(d) To conduct elections
Answer: (b) To audit government expenditures
Explanation: The Public Accounts Committee scrutinizes how public funds are used and ensures financial accountability.

26) Which authority has the power to appoint judges of the Supreme Court?

(a) Prime Minister
(b) President
(c) Chief Justice of India
(d) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Answer: (b) President
Explanation: The President appoints judges of the Supreme Court after consulting the Chief Justice of India.

27) What is the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha?

(a) 552
(b) 250
(c) 245
(d) 300
Answer: (c) 245
Explanation: The maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha is 245 members, of which 233 are elected and 12 are nominated by the President.

28) Who prepares the annual budget of India?

(a) Supreme Court
(b) Prime Minister
(c) Finance Minister
(d) Lok Sabha
Answer: (c) Finance Minister
Explanation: The Finance Minister prepares the annual budget and presents it to the Parliament for approval.

29) Which of the following is NOT a power of the President of India?

(a) Dissolving the Lok Sabha
(b) Appointing the Prime Minister
(c) Passing laws
(d) Declaring a national emergency
Answer: (c) Passing laws
Explanation: The President does not have legislative powers to pass laws, as this is the role of the Parliament.

30) Who can declare a state of emergency in India?

(a) Prime Minister
(b) President
(c) Chief Justice of India
(d) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Answer: (b) President
Explanation: The President can declare a state of emergency based on the advice of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers.

31) Which body plays the role of an intermediary between the state and central governments?

(a) Supreme Court
(b) Rajya Sabha
(c) President
(d) Election Commission
Answer: (a) Supreme Court
Explanation: The Supreme Court resolves disputes between the central and state governments.

32) What is the process of passing a Money Bill in the Parliament?

(a) It must be approved by both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
(b) It is sent to the President directly after approval by the Lok Sabha
(c) It must be approved by the Lok Sabha and then sent to the Rajya Sabha for recommendations
(d) It does not require approval from the Lok Sabha
Answer: (c) It must be approved by the Lok Sabha and then sent to the Rajya Sabha for recommendations
Explanation: The Rajya Sabha can only recommend changes to a Money Bill, which the Lok Sabha may accept or reject.

33) Who has the final authority to interpret the Constitution of India?

(a) Parliament
(b) Supreme Court
(c) President
(d) Prime Minister
Answer: (b) Supreme Court
Explanation: The Supreme Court has the ultimate authority to interpret the Constitution and resolve constitutional disputes.

34) Who heads the Council of Ministers in India?

(a) Prime Minister
(b) President
(c) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(d) Chief Justice of India
Answer: (a) Prime Minister
Explanation: The Prime Minister is the head of the Council of Ministers and leads the executive branch of the government.

35) What does the term "no-confidence motion" mean?

(a) Motion passed to impeach the President
(b) Motion to remove the Chief Justice of India
(c) Motion indicating the Parliament's loss of trust in the government
(d) Motion to dissolve the Rajya Sabha
Answer: (c) Motion indicating the Parliament's loss of trust in the government
Explanation: If a no-confidence motion is passed, the government must resign as it no longer holds the majority.

36) What is the tenure of the Chief Justice of India?

(a) 5 years
(b) Till the age of 65
(c) Till the age of 70
(d) 6 years
Answer: (b) Till the age of 65
Explanation: The Chief Justice of India serves until the age of 65, as per the Constitution.

37) What is the minimum age to become a member of the Lok Sabha?

(a) 18 years
(b) 25 years
(c) 30 years
(d) 35 years
Answer: (b) 25 years
Explanation: A candidate must be at least 25 years old to contest for the Lok Sabha.

38) Which article of the Constitution deals with the impeachment of the President?

(a) Article 61
(b) Article 51
(c) Article 72
(d) Article 91
Answer: (a) Article 61
Explanation: Article 61 specifies the process for impeaching the President of India.

39) Which body is responsible for ensuring financial accountability in India?

(a) Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
(b) Public Accounts Committee
(c) Finance Commission
(d) Election Commission
Answer: (a) Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
Explanation: The CAG audits government accounts and ensures financial accountability.

40) What is the primary function of the Election Commission?

(a) To resolve constitutional disputes
(b) To conduct free and fair elections
(c) To interpret laws
(d) To prepare the budget
Answer: (b) To conduct free and fair elections
Explanation: The Election Commission ensures that elections are conducted transparently and democratically.

41) What is the role of the Cabinet Secretariat in India?

(a) Resolving disputes between ministers
(b) Assisting the President in policy-making
(c) Coordinating the work of different ministries
(d) Conducting parliamentary sessions
Answer: (c) Coordinating the work of different ministries
Explanation: The Cabinet Secretariat facilitates smooth communication and coordination among ministries and departments.

42) Which house of Parliament represents the states of India?

(a) Lok Sabha
(b) Rajya Sabha
(c) Legislative Assembly
(d) Legislative Council
Answer: (b) Rajya Sabha
Explanation: The Rajya Sabha represents the states and union territories of India.

43) What is the purpose of the Estimates Committee in Parliament?

(a) Reviewing estimates of expenditure
(b) Conducting audits
(c) Passing Money Bills
(d) Formulating tax policies
Answer: (a) Reviewing estimates of expenditure
Explanation: The Estimates Committee examines budget estimates to ensure efficiency in public expenditure.

44) What happens if a Money Bill is not returned by the Rajya Sabha within 14 days?

(a) It is deemed passed by both houses
(b) It is sent to the President for approval
(c) It is rejected automatically
(d) It is reconsidered by the Lok Sabha
Answer: (a) It is deemed passed by both houses
Explanation: If the Rajya Sabha does not return a Money Bill within 14 days, it is considered passed by Parliament.

45) Who can recommend the dissolution of the Lok Sabha?

(a) Prime Minister
(b) President
(c) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(d) Chief Justice of India
Answer: (a) Prime Minister
Explanation: The Prime Minister can advise the President to dissolve the Lok Sabha.

46) Who is responsible for maintaining law and order in a state?

(a) Chief Minister
(b) Governor
(c) President
(d) Supreme Court
Answer: (a) Chief Minister
Explanation: The Chief Minister, as the head of the state government, is responsible for maintaining law and order.

47) Who has the power to pardon a death sentence in India?

(a) Prime Minister
(b) President
(c) Supreme Court
(d) Chief Justice of India
Answer: (b) President
Explanation: The President has the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment, including death sentences.

48) Which body resolves deadlocks between the two houses of Parliament?

(a) Joint session of Parliament
(b) President
(c) Supreme Court
(d) Prime Minister
Answer: (a) Joint session of Parliament
Explanation: A joint session of both houses is convened to resolve deadlocks on legislative bills.

49) What is the purpose of the Rule of Law in a democracy?

(a) To ensure absolute power for the government
(b) To establish equality before the law
(c) To favor specific social groups
(d) To restrict judicial powers
Answer: (b) To establish equality before the law
Explanation: The Rule of Law ensures that all individuals, regardless of status, are equal before the law.

50) Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

(a) Prime Minister
(b) President
(c) Supreme Court
(d) Vice President
Answer: (b) President
Explanation: The Chief Election Commissioner is appointed by the President to oversee the Election Commission's functions.

51) What is the tenure of the Prime Minister of India?

(a) 5 years
(b) 4 years
(c) Depends on the confidence of the Lok Sabha
(d) Lifetime appointment
Answer: (c) Depends on the confidence of the Lok Sabha
Explanation: The Prime Minister remains in office as long as they have the confidence of the majority in the Lok Sabha.

52) What is the significance of the vote of confidence?

(a) It establishes the opposition's power
(b) It confirms the government’s majority support in the Lok Sabha
(c) It leads to the dissolution of Parliament
(d) It allows for early elections
Answer: (b) It confirms the government’s majority support in the Lok Sabha
Explanation: A vote of confidence demonstrates that the government has majority support in the Lok Sabha.

53) Who nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha?

(a) Lok Sabha
(b) President
(c) Prime Minister
(d) Chief Justice of India
Answer: (b) President
Explanation: The President nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha based on their expertise in fields like literature, science, art, and social service.

54) Which committee examines irregularities in public expenditure?

(a) Estimates Committee
(b) Public Accounts Committee
(c) Finance Committee
(d) Appropriations Committee
Answer: (b) Public Accounts Committee
Explanation: The Public Accounts Committee scrutinizes irregularities in public expenditure highlighted by the Comptroller and Auditor General.

55) Who chairs the meetings of the Council of Ministers?

(a) Prime Minister
(b) President
(c) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(d) Vice President
Answer: (a) Prime Minister
Explanation: The Prime Minister presides over meetings of the Council of Ministers.

56) What is the process of impeachment of the President of India?

(a) Simple majority in Parliament
(b) Two-thirds majority in both houses of Parliament
(c) Decision by the Supreme Court
(d) Vote by all state legislatures
Answer: (b) Two-thirds majority in both houses of Parliament
Explanation: The President can be impeached for violating the Constitution through a two-thirds majority in both houses.

57) What is the primary function of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

(a) To maintain discipline during debates
(b) To oversee the judiciary
(c) To pass Money Bills
(d) To represent India internationally
Answer: (a) To maintain discipline during debates
Explanation: The Speaker ensures order and discipline in the Lok Sabha during debates.

58) Which house of Parliament cannot be dissolved?

(a) Lok Sabha
(b) Rajya Sabha
(c) State Legislative Assembly
(d) Legislative Council
Answer: (b) Rajya Sabha
Explanation: The Rajya Sabha is a permanent house and cannot be dissolved, though one-third of its members retire every two years.

59) Who decides whether a bill is a Money Bill or not?

(a) Prime Minister
(b) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(c) Finance Minister
(d) President
Answer: (b) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Explanation: The Speaker of the Lok Sabha has the final authority to decide whether a bill is a Money Bill.

60) What is the maximum tenure of the President of India?

(a) 4 years
(b) 5 years
(c) 6 years
(d) 7 years
Answer: (b) 5 years
Explanation: The President of India is elected for a tenure of 5 years and can be re-elected.

MCQs from the Exercise part of the chapter

1) If you are elected as the President of India, which of the following decisions can you take on your own?

(a) Select the person you like as Prime Minister.
(b) Dismiss a Prime Minister who has a majority in Lok Sabha.
(c) Ask for reconsideration of a bill passed by both the Houses.
(d) Nominate the leaders of your choice to the Council of Ministers.

Answer: (c) Ask for reconsideration of a bill passed by both the Houses.
Explanation: The President of India can independently ask for reconsideration of a bill passed by Parliament. However, if the bill is passed again, the President is constitutionally obligated to sign it.

2) Who among the following is a part of the political executive?

(a) District Collector
(b) Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs
(c) Home Minister
(d) Director General of Police

Answer: (c) Home Minister
Explanation: The Home Minister is an elected representative and a member of the political executive, which is responsible for making major decisions in the government.

3) Which of the following statements about the judiciary is false?

(a) Every law passed by the Parliament needs approval of the Supreme Court.
(b) Judiciary can strike down a law if it goes against the spirit of the Constitution.
(c) Judiciary is independent of the Executive.
(d) Any citizen can approach the courts if her rights are violated.

Answer: (a) Every law passed by the Parliament needs approval of the Supreme Court.
Explanation: Laws passed by Parliament do not require the Supreme Court's approval unless challenged for their constitutionality.

4) Which of the following institutions can make changes to an existing law of the country?

(a) The Supreme Court
(b) The President
(c) The Prime Minister
(d) The Parliament

Answer: (d) The Parliament
Explanation: Only the Parliament has the legislative power to make, amend, or repeal laws in the country.

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