civics chapter 3rd class 8th extra questions answers
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Question 1
What are the basic ideals of a democracy?
Solution:
The basic ideals of democracy are…
The participation of the citizens in the government’s decision- making.
The need for the government to have the consent of its citizens in all major issues taken by it.
Question 2
What is the purpose of a Parliament?
Solution:
The Parliament enables citizens of India to participate in decision making and control the government.
Question 3
What was the main principle of the Indian constitution?
Solution:
The main principle of the Indian constitution was Universal adult franchise. All adults in free India could vote and participate in decision- making.
Question 4
How can all the citizens participate in the decision–making process of the government?
Solution:
In a democracy general elections are held and all adults have a right to vote. The citizens elect a few people to represent them in the Parliament. The Parliament is made up of all these representatives. These representatives are known as Members of the Parliament. One group, from among these elected representatives forms the government. It is through these representatives that the citizens take part in the decision-making of the government.
Question 5
Who designed the Parliament house in India?
Solution:
The Parliament house in India was designed by the British architect Herbert Baker.
Question 6
What is an EVM?
Solution:
An EVM is an Electronic Voting Machine used for elections in India. Indian voting machines use a two-piece system with a balloting unit presenting the voter with a button for each choice connected by a cable to an electronic ballot box.
Question 7
What is a constituency?
Solution:
The country is divided into many areas for election purposes. Each area is called a constituency. A representative is elected from each constituency to serve in the legislative body.
Question 8
Mention the 2 houses of the Indian Parliament.
Solution:
The 2 Houses of the Indian Parliament are …
The Rajya Sabha
The Lok Sabha
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