Class 8 NCERT Solutions Civics Chapter 3 - Why Do We Need a Parliament?
Know about the state government and the central government with our NCERT Solutions for CBSE Class 8 Civics Chapter 3 Why do we Need a Parliament? TopperLearning gives you free access to these solutions for practising the important textbook questions easily. Also, read about the rights of citizens in the chapter solutions.
In addition, read answers for questions based on constituencies in India. Our NCERT textbook solutions for Chapter 3 will also be useful to revise ‘Fill in the blank’ questions. For exam readiness, check our CBSE Class 8 Social Science sample papers and revision notes.
Why Do We Need a Parliament? Exercise 41
Solution 1
Our national movement supported the idea that all adults have a right to vote because
- Everyone in this country is a part of society and should have a chance to contribute towards the working of the country or the government.
- It would allow people to create and rectify their governments in the way in which they want the country to run.
- Law-making and decision-making should be shared by all the people of the country.
Solution 2
The answers to the following questions are
- The number of constituencies in Maharashtra is 288.
- The name of the MP from my constituency is _____________ (Please write the MP’s name).
- The number of MPs in my state is 56.
- Certain constituencies are coloured in green because it is reserved for an MP from a Scheduled Tribe.
- Certain constituencies are coloured in blue because it is reserved for an MP from a Scheduled Caste.
Solution 3
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State Government |
Central Government |
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Which Political Party/Parties is/are currently in power? |
Indian National Congress and Nationalist Congress Party |
United Progressive Alliance (UPA) |
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Who is the current representative from your area? |
Please write the representative's name according to your area. |
Please write the representative's name according to your area. |
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Which political parties currently form the Opposition? |
Bharatiya Janata Party, Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena |
Bharatiya Janata Party and CPI(M) |
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When were elections last held? |
2009 |
2009 |
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When will the next elections be held? |
2014 |
2014 |
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How many women representatives are there (from your state)? |
3 |
63 |
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