Solution of Chapter 3. Why Do We Need a Parliament? (Social and Political Life-III Book)

Why do you think our national movement supported the idea that all adults have a right to vote?

In this 2004 map of Parliamentary constituencies alongside, roughly identify the constituencies in your State. What is the name of the MP from your constituency? How many MPs does your state have? Why are certain constituencies coloured green while others are coloured blue?

You have read in Chapter 1 that the 'Parliamentary form of government' that exists in India has three tiers. This includes the Parliament (central government) and the various State Legislatures (state governments). Fill in the following table with information on the various representatives from your area:

What do you think the artist is trying to convey through the image of Parliament on the previous page?

Give one reason why you think there should be universal adult franchise.

Do you think there would be any difference if the class monitor was selected by the teacher or elected by the students? Discuss.

From the list below, identify the work of a State government and that of a Central government.

(a) The decision of the Indian government to maintain peaceful relations

with China.

(b)The decision of the Madhya Pradesh government to discontinue Board

exams in Class VIII for all schools under this Board.

(c) Introduction of a new train connection between Ajmer and Mysore.

(d) Introduction of a new 1,000 rupee note.

Use the terms ‘constituency’ and ‘represent’ to explain who an MLA is and how the person gets elected?

Use the table alongside to answer the questions below:

(i) Who will form the government? Why?

(ii) Who will be present for discussions in the Lok Sabha?

(iii) Is this process similar to what you have read about in Class VII?

In the above question, what information is being sought from the Minister of Women and Child Development?

If you were a Member of Parliament (MP), list two questions that you would like to ask. to ask.

Looking at this table would you say that people’s participation during the past

50 years has: decreased/increased/been stable after initial increase?

Why do you think there are so few women in Parliament? Discuss.