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Assertion-Reason Type Questions

Each question consists of two statements, namely, Assertion (A) and Reason (R). For selecting the correct
answer, use the following code:
a. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

b. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
c. Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false.

d. Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is true.
1. A: Indian President is the head of the State.

R: Indian Parliament consists of the President, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha.
2. A: Lok Sabha has more powers than Rajya Sabha.

R: Rajya Sabha has no power regarding money matters.
3. A: Parliamentary democracy in most countries is often known as the Cabinet form of government.

R: In those countries, most of the decisions are taken in cabinet meetings.
4. A: Judiciary is considered non-essential for democracies.
R: All the courts at different levels in a country put together are called the judiciary.

5. A: Ministers of State with independent charge are usually in-charge of smaller Ministries.

R: They never participate in the Cabinet meetings.

Case Study-based Questions

Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:

It might appear that the Rajya Sabha is more powerful, for sometimes it is called the “Upper Chamber”
and the Lok Sabha the “Lower Chamber”. But this does not mean that Rajya Sabha is more powerful
than Lok Sabha. This is just an old style of speaking and not the language used in our Constitution. Any
ordinary law needs to be passed by both the Houses. But if there is a difference between the two Houses,
the final decision is taken in a joint session in which members of both the Houses sit together. Because of
the larger number of members, the view of the Lok Sabha is likely to prevail in such a meeting. Lok Sabha
exercises more powers in money matters. 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 14
days or suggest changes in it. The Lok Sabha may or may not accept these changes.

1. Can Rajya Sabha reject any money related law passed by the Lok Sabha?
2. What happens during the joint session of both the Houses?

3. Who presides over the joint session of both the Houses?
4. Which is the “Lower Chamber” of the Parliament?

Viva Voce Questions

1. Who are Cabinet Ministers? [CBSE 2013, 14]
2. Who appoints the Chief Justice of India and the other judges?

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