CBSE Class 9 Social Science Working of Institutions Worksheet Set A

 

Democracy is not just about people electing their rulers. In a democracy the rulers have to follow some rules and procedures. They have to work with and within institutions. This chapter is about the working of such institutions in a democracy. We try to understand this by looking at the manner in which major decisions are taken and implemented in our country. We also learn about power shared between legislature, executive and judiciary.

 

Question. Once the Lok Sabha passes the Budget of the Government or any Other Money Related Law, the Rajya Sabha cannot reject it. The Rajya Sabha can only delay it by :
(A) 14 days
(B) 15 days
(C) 16 days
(D) 17 days
Answer : A

Question. Why does a Minister take the final say although the Advisors and Experts working in the Department may be more qualified?
(A) He is finally answerable to the people for all the consequences of his decision.
(B) The Minister is an Elected Representative of the People and thus, Empowered to exercise the will of the People on their behalf.
(C) The Minister decides the overall framework and objectives in which decisions on Policy should be made.
(D) All of the above.
Answer : D

Question. Who is the Head of the State and the Highest Formal Authority in the Country?
(A) The Prime Minister
(B) The President
(C) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(D) Home Minister
Answer : B

Question. Study the given Picture carefully :
This picture is related to which of the following :
(A) 1956 election
(B) 1962 election
(C) 1967 election
(D) 1972 election
Answer : B

Question. What is meant by Coalition Government? 
(A) A Government formed by an Alliance of two or more Political Parties when no Single Partyenjo ys majority support.
(B) A Government formed by Absolute Majority.
(C) A Government formed by an Alliance of only two Political Parties when no Single party enjoys majority support.
(D) A Government formed by an Alliance of two or more Social Groups.
Answer : A

Question. How many Members are nominated by the President in Rajya Sabha? R
(A) 10
(B) 21
(C) 12
(D) 11
Answer : C

 

Short Answer Type Questions

Question. “The Lok Sabha controls the Council of Ministers.” Justify this statement.
Answer :  (i) Only a person who enjoys the support of the Majority of the Members in the Lok Sabha is appointed as the Prime Minister.
(ii) If the Majority of the Lok Sabha Members say they have “No Confidence” in the Council of Ministers, then all the Ministers including the Prime Minister have to quit.

Question. Describe the Role played by the Contemporary Prime Minister of India in the Implementation of the Mandal Commission Report.
Answer :  (i) The Prime Minister informed the Parliament about the decision through a Statement in both the Houses of Parliament.
(ii) The decision of the Cabinet was sent to the Department of Personnel and Training.
(iii) The Senior Officers of the Department drafted an order in Line with the Cabinet decision and took the Minister’s approval.

Question. Define the Parliament and the Legislature of India and write any one important role of it.
Answer :  (i) In India, a National Assembly of Elected Representatives who exercise Supreme Political Authority on behalf of the People is called the Parliament.
(ii) At the State Level, this is called Legislature or Legislative Assembly.
(iii) One important role: The Parliament is the final authority for making Laws in our Country.

Question. Explain any three functions of Parliament. Why do we need a Parliament?
Answer :  (i) Parliament is the Final Authority for making Laws.
(ii) It exercises control over the working of the Government.
(iii) It controls all the Money that Government have.

Question. Who are the Ministers of States ? Write any two Functions of them.
Answer :  Ministers of States with Independent charge are usually in charge of Smaller Ministries.
(i) They participate in the Cabinet Meetings only.
(ii) They are attached to and required to assist the respective Cabinet Minister.
(iii) They look after the Ministry to which attached.

Question. What is meant by the Independence of the Judiciary? Explain.
Answer :  Independence of the Judiciary :
(i) Judiciary is not under the control of the Legislature or the Executive.
(ii) The Judges do not act on the Direction of the Government or according to the wishes of the Party in Power.
(iii) The Constitution of India provides the Security to the Service of the Judges. Once appointed by the President, their service cannot be terminated by will or by any authority whatever.
(iv) There is a Security of pay and allowances of the Judges. Their Salaries cannot be reduced.
(v) The Supreme Court and the High Courts are free to decide their own Procedure of Work and Establishment.
(vi) Judges are not allowed to practice after Retirement so that they cannot influence Judgements of the Court.

Question. Write about the Process of Appointment and Removal of a Judge of the Supreme Court.
Answer :  The Judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts are appointed by the President on the Advice of the Prime Minister and in Consultation with the Chief Justice of India. In practice the Senior Judges of the Supreme Court select the New Judges of the Supreme Court. A Judge can be removed only by an Impeachment Motion passed separately by Two-third Members of the Two Houses of the Parliament.
(i) Security of its Citizens.
(ii) Law and order.
(iii) Justice.
(iv) Welfare activities.
(v) Various decisions are taken and implemented for the Welfare of the People by the Institutions

Question. ‘‘The Indira Sawhney and others Versus Union of India Case’’, was filed in which concern? Describe it.
Answer :  (i) The Second Backward Classes Commission in India was established in 1979 by the Janata Party Government under the then Prime Minister Morarji Desai. It was headed by Indian Parliamentarian B.P. Mandal. Hence, it was popularly known as the Mandal Commission.
(ii) The Commission was asked to determine the criteria to identify the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes in India and recommend steps for their advancement.
(iii) The Commission gave its report in 1980 and made many recommendations. One of these was that 27% of Government Jobs be Reserved for the Socially and Economically Backward classes (SEBC). The Reservation issue was very strongly protested after the implementation of the Commission Report in 1990. People reacted vehemently because this decision affected thousands of Job Opportunities.
(iv) Some people felt that Reservations were necessary to Balance the inequality among people of different castes in India. Others felt that Reservations were unfair and would deny equal Opportunities to those who did not belong to Backward Communities. Following the Nation-wide outrage against the order and protest, a Court case was filed against the Order. These cases were grouped together by the Supreme Court and called the ‘Indira Sawhney and others Versus the Union of India Case’. (Any three)

Question. Who are Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBC)? What is the percentage of Government jobs reserved for them? 

1. SEBC a new third category other than Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe. 

2. It is another name for all those people who belong to castes that are considered backward by the government. 

3. It states that 27 percent of the vacancies in civil posts and services under the Government of India jobs are reserved for the Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBC).

Question. Answer the Following questions in your Class Note Book:  

Answer : 
1. What is the number of the Government Order issued on August 13, 1990? 

2. What do you understand by ‘Office Memorandum’? 

3. Who signed the Order? 

4. Who gave the instructions to implement the order? 

5. Name the Political Party that promised the implementation of Mandal Commission in their election manifesto in 1989 Lok Sabha election? 

6. Who was the Prime Minister at the time when it was implemented?

 

Question. Analyse the various developments that took place after the implementation of Mandal Commission in 1989. 

1. The President of India in his address to the Parliament announced the intention of the government to implement the recommendations of the Mandal Commission. On 6 August 1990, the Union Cabinet took a formal decision to implement the recommendations. 

2. Next day Prime Minister V.P. Singh informed the Parliament about this decision through a statement in both the Houses of Parliament. 

3. The decision of the Cabinet was sent to the Department of Personnel and Training. The senior officers of the Department drafted an order in line with the Cabinet decision and took the minister’s approval. An officer signed the order on behalf of the Union Government. It became the O.M of August 13, 1990. 

4. It was also the most debated question of the country at that time. The issue related to Reservation policy was later solved by the Supreme Court.

 

Question. What were the arguments in favour and against the reservation for OBC? 

1. Some felt that existence of inequalities among people of different castes in India necessitated job reservations. They felt, this would give a fair opportunity to those communities who so far had not adequately been represented in government employment 

2. Others felt that this was unfair, as it would deny equality of opportunity to those who did not belong to backward communities. 

3. They would be denied jobs even though they could be more qualified. Some felt that this would perpetuate caste feelings among people and hamper national unity. 

6 Answer the Following questions in your Class Note Book: 

Name the cases related to the Reservation disputes bunched by the Supreme Court. 

When did Supreme Court declare Order of August 13, 1990 valid?