78
is one of the most effective ways of keeping
a check over the Council of Ministers.
During question hour, members criticise the
government and ask questions on various
issues. Sometimes, when a member is not
satisfied with the answer of the minister,
arguments take place. Occasionally,
members walk-out of the House or enter
into the well of the House and give slogans
to record their protest.
(3) Zero Hour : During the
parliamentary sessions, the period around
12 noon is called ‘Zero Hour’. During
this period, any question of public
importance can be raised and discussed.
(4) No-Confidence motion : This is
one of the most effective ways to keep a
check on the Council of Ministers. The
government stays in power till it enjoys
There is an extensive bureaucracy
that works under the executive. We will
study this bureaucracy in the 6th chapter.
What should the members of the
Parliament do to participate effectively
in debates and discussions?
Can you tell ?
1. Choose the correct option and rewrite
the statement.
(1) In India, the executive power is vested
in the …………… .
(President, Prime Minister, Speaker)
(2) The tenure of the President is of
………… years.
(Three, Four, Five)
(3) The Council of Ministers is led by
the ………. .
(Party chief, Prime Minister, President)
2. Find and write.
(1) The President, the Prime Minister, the
Council of Minister are called the -
(2) During the parliamentary session the
period around 12 noon is known as -
3. Write on following concepts in your
own words.
(1) Impeachment procedure (2) No-
confidence motion (3) Jumbo ministry
4. Answer in brief.
(1) Enumerate the functions of the
Council of Ministers.
(2) How does the Parliament keep a
check on the Executive?
5. Complete the concept picture.
Project
(1) If you become the Prime Minister
what works will you prioritise?
Create a priority-wise list and present
it in class.
(2) Collect pictures and information of
India’s Presidents since independence.
the support of majority in Lok Sabha. If
the members of Parliament withdraw the
support, it may lead to loss of majority
and the government cannot stay in power.
The members of the House can move a
no-confidence motion by simply expressing
‘we do not have confidence in the
government’. If the motion is passed with
majority support then the Council of
Ministers has to resign.
Functions of
President in
India
Exercise
Answers
Explanation:
78
is one of the most effective ways of keeping
a check over the Council of Ministers.
During question hour, members criticise the
government and ask questions on various
issues. Sometimes, when a member is not
satisfied with the answer of the minister,
arguments take place. Occasionally,
members walk-out of the House or enter
into the well of the House and give slogans
to record their protest.
(3) Zero Hour : During the
parliamentary sessions, the period around
12 noon is called ‘Zero Hour’. During
this period, any question of public
importance can be raised and discussed.
(4) No-Confidence motion : This is
one of the most effective ways to keep a
check on the Council of Ministers. The
government stays in power till it enjoys
There is an extensive bureaucracy
that works under the executive. We will
study this bureaucracy in the 6th chapter.
What should the members of the
Parliament do to participate effectively
in debates and discussions?
Can you tell ?
1. Choose the correct option and rewrite
the statement.
(1) In India, the executive power is vested
in the …………… .
(President, Prime Minister, Speaker)
(2) The tenure of the President is of
………… years.
(Three, Four, Five)
(3) The Council of Ministers is led by
the ………. .
(Party chief, Prime Minister, President)
2. Find and write.
(1) The President, the Prime Minister, the
Council of Minister are called the -
(2) During the parliamentary session the
period around 12 noon is known as -
3. Write on following concepts in your
own words.
(1) Impeachment procedure (2) No-
confidence motion (3) Jumbo ministry
4. Answer in brief.
(1) Enumerate the functions of the
Council of Ministers.
(2) How does the Parliament keep a
check on the Executive?
5. Complete the concept picture.
Project
(1) If you become the Prime Minister
what works will you prioritise?
Create a priority-wise list and present
it in class.
(2) Collect pictures and information of
India’s Presidents since independence.
the support of majority in Lok Sabha. If
the members of Parliament withdraw the
support, it may lead to loss of majority
and the government cannot stay in power.
The members of the House can move a
no-confidence motion by simply expressing
‘we do not have confidence in the
government’. If the motion is passed with
majority support then the Council of
Ministers has to resign.
Functions of
President in
India
Exercise