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Book : Indian Constitution at Work Ncert Solutions | Chapter - 5 Social Science Political Science
Class : 11th
Subject : Political science
Chapter : 5
Chapter Name : Legislature
Q1 Alok thinks that a country needs an efficient government that looks after the welfare of the
people. So, if we simply elected our Prime Minister and Ministers and left to them the task of
government, we will not need a legislature. Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer.
Answer. No, the legislature is the law-making body and its quite imperative for the creation of
the laws for the country, while taking its dynamic and diverse sections into consideration. The
elected executives cannot take the opinions and welfare of the subaltern sections of the society
into account. That is why, for the creation of laws by proper deliberation and discourse, the
legislative organ of governance is equally essential in a democracy.
Q2 A class was debating the merits of a bicameral system. The following points were made
during the discussion. Read the arguments and say if you agree or disagree with each of them,
giving reasons.
Neha said that the bicameral legislature does not serve any purpose.
Shama argued that experts should be nominated in the second chamber.
Tridib said that if a country is not a federation, then there is no need to have a second chamber.
(a) I disagree with the first statement as it doesn’t take into account the merits of the
bi-cameral legislature in the diverse countries having large geographical and political
clashes which require efficiency and scalability.
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Class : 11th
Subject : Political science
Chapter : 5
Chapter Name : Legislature
Q1 Alok thinks that a country needs an efficient government that looks after the welfare of the
people. So, if we simply elected our Prime Minister and Ministers and left to them the task of
government, we will not need a legislature. Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer.
Answer. No, the legislature is the law-making body and its quite imperative for the creation of
the laws for the country, while taking its dynamic and diverse sections into consideration. The
elected executives cannot take the opinions and welfare of the subaltern sections of the society
into account. That is why, for the creation of laws by proper deliberation and discourse, the
legislative organ of governance is equally essential in a democracy.
Q2 A class was debating the merits of a bicameral system. The following points were made
during the discussion. Read the arguments and say if you agree or disagree with each of them,
giving reasons.
Neha said that the bicameral legislature does not serve any purpose.
Shama argued that experts should be nominated in the second chamber.
Tridib said that if a country is not a federation, then there is no need to have a second chamber.
(a) I disagree with the first statement as it doesn’t take into account the merits of the
bi-cameral legislature in the diverse countries having large geographical and political
clashes which require efficiency and scalability.
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(b) I agree with the second statement as 12 members of the second chamber are already
being nominated from the fields of importance, that further strengthen the governance.
(c) I disagree with the third statement as the representation of different sections is important
in every country even if its unitary in its nature.
Q3 Why can the Lok Sabha control the executive more effectively than the Rajya Sabha can?
Answer. Lok Sabha can control the executive more effectively as:
(a) It is the culmination of different ideologies, as it includes different leaders of different
political parties.
(b) It has more power than the upper-house, as it can also remove the government by
declaring a no-confidence motion.
Q4 Rather than effective control of the executive, the Lok Sabha is a platform for the expression
of popular sentiments and the people’s expectations. Do you agree? Give reasons.
Answer. Yes, the Lok Sabha is a platform for the expression of the popular sentiments and the
people’s expectations. The lower house includes the people from all sections of the society,
elected by the people, despite the fact that they achieved majority or not. The essence of
expression of views is taken into consideration in the lower house, as it is not subject to the
denial by the structured and steel-framed system, only working towards efficiency rather than
other avenues of expression and participation also.
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(b) I agree with the second statement as 12 members of the second chamber are already
being nominated from the fields of importance, that further strengthen the governance.
(c) I disagree with the third statement as the representation of different sections is important
in every country even if its unitary in its nature.
Q3 Why can the Lok Sabha control the executive more effectively than the Rajya Sabha can?
Answer. Lok Sabha can control the executive more effectively as:
(a) It is the culmination of different ideologies, as it includes different leaders of different
political parties.
(b) It has more power than the upper-house, as it can also remove the government by
declaring a no-confidence motion.
Q4 Rather than effective control of the executive, the Lok Sabha is a platform for the expression
of popular sentiments and the people’s expectations. Do you agree? Give reasons.
Answer. Yes, the Lok Sabha is a platform for the expression of the popular sentiments and the
people’s expectations. The lower house includes the people from all sections of the society,
elected by the people, despite the fact that they achieved majority or not. The essence of
expression of views is taken into consideration in the lower house, as it is not subject to the
denial by the structured and steel-framed system, only working towards efficiency rather than
other avenues of expression and participation also.
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Q5 The following are some proposals for making the Parliament more effective. State if you
agree or disagree with each of them and give your reasons.Explain what would be the effect if
these suggestions were accepted.
(a) Parliament should work for a longer period.
(b) Attendance should be made compulsory for members of Parliament.
(c) Speakers should be empowered to penalise members for interrupting the proceedings of the
house.
(a) I agree with the first statement as the Parliament should work for the longer period as
Parliament is considered as the law-making body of the country. For the proper
deliberation and discourse of the socio-political issue, it should run for a sufficient period
of time.
(b) I agree with the second statement , due to the constant absence of the parliamentarians
which results in the degradation in the efficiency and effectiveness of the legislature.
(c) I agree with the third statements the speakers are wholly responsible for the proper
conduct of the house and they should be given some penalising powers so that they can
restrain the hindering elements present in the house.
Q6 Arif wanted to know that if ministers propose most of the important bills and if the majority
party often gets the government bills passed, what is the role of the parliament in the law
making process. What answer would you give him?
Answer. The arguments that we can present to Arif are:
(a) The participation of the political leaders and their opinions will not be taken into
consideration, if the houses didn’t exist.
(b) The principle of deliberation will lose its essence, if both the houses cease to exist as
there will be no platform for the participation of different factions.
(c) Due to the lack of parliament, the accountability of the executive branch will be in
shambles.
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Q5 The following are some proposals for making the Parliament more effective. State if you
agree or disagree with each of them and give your reasons.Explain what would be the effect if
these suggestions were accepted.
(a) Parliament should work for a longer period.
(b) Attendance should be made compulsory for members of Parliament.
(c) Speakers should be empowered to penalise members for interrupting the proceedings of the
house.
(a) I agree with the first statement as the Parliament should work for the longer period as
Parliament is considered as the law-making body of the country. For the proper
deliberation and discourse of the socio-political issue, it should run for a sufficient period
of time.
(b) I agree with the second statement , due to the constant absence of the parliamentarians
which results in the degradation in the efficiency and effectiveness of the legislature.
(c) I agree with the third statements the speakers are wholly responsible for the proper
conduct of the house and they should be given some penalising powers so that they can
restrain the hindering elements present in the house.
Q6 Arif wanted to know that if ministers propose most of the important bills and if the majority
party often gets the government bills passed, what is the role of the parliament in the law
making process. What answer would you give him?
Answer. The arguments that we can present to Arif are:
(a) The participation of the political leaders and their opinions will not be taken into
consideration, if the houses didn’t exist.
(b) The principle of deliberation will lose its essence, if both the houses cease to exist as
there will be no platform for the participation of different factions.
(c) Due to the lack of parliament, the accountability of the executive branch will be in
shambles.
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(d) For a proper decrease in the authoritative tendencies of the executive, the lesliture is
important for the system of checks and balances.
Q7 Which of the following statements do you agree with the most? Give your reasons.
(a) Legislators must be free to join any party they want.
(b) Anti-defection law has contributed to the domination of the party leaders over the legislators.
(c) Defection is always for selfish purposes and therefore, a legislator who wants to join another
party must be disqualified from being a minister for the next two years.
Answer. I agree with the “second statement” the most as it lays down the premise for the real
problem with the Anti-Defection Law. It states that due to these defective changes, the party
leaders have definite impact over the opinions and claims of its party members and restricts
their freedom of speech and expression.
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Q8 Dolly and Sudha are debating about the efficiency and effectiveness of the parliament in
recent times. Dolly believed that the decline of Indian Parliament is evident in the less time
spent on debate and discussions and increase in the disturbances of the functioning of the
house and walkouts, etc. Sudha contends that the fall of different governments on the floor of
the Lok Sabha is proof of its vibrancy. What other arguments can you provide to support or
oppose the positions of Dolly and Sudha?
(a) The decline of the Parliament is evident in the status quo. Due to the stance of the
legislature, it was completely mopped by the executive organs of the society under the
kaross of psychological goods. The passage of CAB and NPR are the standing
specimens of the losing credibility of the Parliament. It has become the mere organ for
legitimising the actions of executive, as they enjoy the brute majority in the house.
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(d) For a proper decrease in the authoritative tendencies of the executive, the lesliture is
important for the system of checks and balances.
Q7 Which of the following statements do you agree with the most? Give your reasons.
(a) Legislators must be free to join any party they want.
(b) Anti-defection law has contributed to the domination of the party leaders over the legislators.
(c) Defection is always for selfish purposes and therefore, a legislator who wants to join another
party must be disqualified from being a minister for the next two years.
Answer. I agree with the “second statement” the most as it lays down the premise for the real
problem with the Anti-Defection Law. It states that due to these defective changes, the party
leaders have definite impact over the opinions and claims of its party members and restricts
their freedom of speech and expression.
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Q8 Dolly and Sudha are debating about the efficiency and effectiveness of the parliament in
recent times. Dolly believed that the decline of Indian Parliament is evident in the less time
spent on debate and discussions and increase in the disturbances of the functioning of the
house and walkouts, etc. Sudha contends that the fall of different governments on the floor of
the Lok Sabha is proof of its vibrancy. What other arguments can you provide to support or
oppose the positions of Dolly and Sudha?
(a) The decline of the Parliament is evident in the status quo. Due to the stance of the
legislature, it was completely mopped by the executive organs of the society under the
kaross of psychological goods. The passage of CAB and NPR are the standing
specimens of the losing credibility of the Parliament. It has become the mere organ for
legitimising the actions of executive, as they enjoy the brute majority in the house.
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(b) The decline of the Parliament is a farce as it is the only platform that allows the
discussion on the geo-political issues as it is mandated by the Indian Constitution.
Despite the rule of executive, the passage of any bill is subject to continuous readings
and denial by opposition.
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Q9 Arrange the different stages of passing a bill into a law in their correct sequence :
√ A resolution is passed to admit the bill for discussion
√ The bill is referred to the President of India – write what happens next if s/he does not sign it
√ The bill is referred to other House and is passed
√ The bill is passed in the house in which it was proposed
√ The bill is read clause by clause and each is voted upon
√ The bill is referred to the subcommittee – the committee makes some changes and sends it
back to the house for discussion
√ The concerned minister proposes the need for a bill
√ Legislative department in ministry of law, drafts a bill
(a) Legislative department in ministry of law, drafts a bill
(b) The concerned minister proposes the need for a bill
(c) A resolution is passed to admit the bill for discussion
(d) The bill is referred to the subcommittee – the committee makes some changes and
sends it back to the house for discussion
(e) The bill is read clause by clause and each is voted upon
(f) The bill is passed in the house in which it was proposed
(g) The bill is referred to other House and is passed
(h) The bill is referred to the President of India – write what happens next if s/he does not
sign it
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(b) The decline of the Parliament is a farce as it is the only platform that allows the
discussion on the geo-political issues as it is mandated by the Indian Constitution.
Despite the rule of executive, the passage of any bill is subject to continuous readings
and denial by opposition.
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Q9 Arrange the different stages of passing a bill into a law in their correct sequence :
√ A resolution is passed to admit the bill for discussion
√ The bill is referred to the President of India – write what happens next if s/he does not sign it
√ The bill is referred to other House and is passed
√ The bill is passed in the house in which it was proposed
√ The bill is read clause by clause and each is voted upon
√ The bill is referred to the subcommittee – the committee makes some changes and sends it
back to the house for discussion
√ The concerned minister proposes the need for a bill
√ Legislative department in ministry of law, drafts a bill
(a) Legislative department in ministry of law, drafts a bill
(b) The concerned minister proposes the need for a bill
(c) A resolution is passed to admit the bill for discussion
(d) The bill is referred to the subcommittee – the committee makes some changes and
sends it back to the house for discussion
(e) The bill is read clause by clause and each is voted upon
(f) The bill is passed in the house in which it was proposed
(g) The bill is referred to other House and is passed
(h) The bill is referred to the President of India – write what happens next if s/he does not
sign it
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Q10 How has the system of parliament committee affected the overseeing and appraisal of
legislation by the parliament?
Answer. The creation of the parliament committee increased the efficiency and effectiveness of
different departments of the Legislature.In status quo, about 20 standing committees are
working and they have minimised the burden upon the legislature. The drafting of reports and
the conduction of the readings in the houses, are one of the major functions of these
committees which have affected the over-seeing and appraisal of legislation by the parliament.
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Q10 How has the system of parliament committee affected the overseeing and appraisal of
legislation by the parliament?
Answer. The creation of the parliament committee increased the efficiency and effectiveness of
different departments of the Legislature.In status quo, about 20 standing committees are
working and they have minimised the burden upon the legislature. The drafting of reports and
the conduction of the readings in the houses, are one of the major functions of these
committees which have affected the over-seeing and appraisal of legislation by the parliament.
Page : 123 , Block Name : Questions
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Document Details
| Board / Org | NCERT |
| Exam | Class 11 |
| Type | Solution |
| Pages | 7 |
| Updated | 01 May 2026 |