Class 9 – Working of Institutions | SST Practice Paper & Worksheet

SECTION A – MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (MCQs)

(1 × 10 = 10 Marks)
Choose the correct option.

1. Which institution is responsible for implementing laws in India?
   a) Parliament
   b) Executive
   c) Judiciary
   d) Election Commission
2. Who can remove the Prime Minister from office?
   a) President
   b) Rajya Sabha
   c) Lok Sabha
   d) Supreme Court
3. Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the –
   a) Prime Minister
   b) President
   c) Chief Justice
   d) Parliament
4. Which body represents the states of India?
   a) Lok Sabha
   b) Rajya Sabha
   c) Supreme Court
   d) Cabinet
5. The power to strike down unconstitutional laws is called –
   a) Mandate
   b) Rule of Law
   c) Judicial Review
   d) Public Interest
6. The Cabinet is a part of –
   a) Judiciary
   b) Legislature
   c) Political Executive
   d) Civil Services
7. Who is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of India?
   a) Prime Minister
   b) Chief of Defence Staff
   c) President
   d) Home Minister
8. Public Interest Litigation (PIL) can be filed by –
   a) Only the victim
   b) Only the government
   c) Any citizen
   d) Only Supreme Court judges
9. The Mandal Commission was appointed to identify –
   a) SC
   b) ST
   c) SEBC
   d) Minorities
10. Who presents the national budget before Parliament?
    a) Prime Minister
    b) Finance Minister
    c) Speaker
    d) President

SECTION B – VERY SHORT ANSWERS

(2 × 4 = 8 Marks)
Answer in 1–2 sentences.

11. What is the difference between the Political Executive and the Permanent Executive?
12. Why does the President act on the advice of the Council of Ministers?
13. What is meant by the term ‘Council of Ministers’?
14. Why do democratic governments require institutions?

SECTION C – SHORT ANSWERS

(3 × 4 = 12 Marks)
Answer in 60–80 words.

15. Explain why Lok Sabha is considered more powerful than Rajya Sabha.
16. Describe the major functions of the Parliament of India.
17. How does the Prime Minister control and coordinate the functioning of the government?
18. Explain the importance of an independent judiciary in a democratic system.

SECTION D – LONG ANSWERS

(5 × 2 = 10 Marks)
Answer in 120–150 words.

19. Using the Mandal Commission example, explain how major policy decisions are taken in India.
20. Discuss the structure of the Indian judiciary and describe any four powers of the Supreme Court.

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