Q1
What is the Lok Sabha?
AThe lower house, directly elected
BThe upper house
CThe judiciary
DThe executive branch
SSCClass 8 (SSC)History-Political Science (इतिहास-राज्यशास्त्र)Ch 16 · Topic 1
The Indian Parliament
The Indian Parliament, consisting of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, is the supreme legislative body responsible for making laws for the coun
Core concept
The Lok Sabha (House of the People) is the lower house, with members directly elected by citizens, representing constituencies across India.
How it works
The Rajya Sabha (Council of States) is the upper house, with members elected by state legislatures, representing the states' interests.
Why it matters
Parliament's key functions include making laws, approving the budget, and holding the executive accountable through questions and debates.
Key detail
For a bill to become law, it generally must be passed by both houses of Parliament and then receive the President's assent.
Exam highlight
Key diagram
Keywords worth remembering
Trending
the indian parliamentssc std 8maharashtra board
Most searched
SSC std 8 the indian parliament maharashtra board
Quick revision
Study resources
Notes & downloads
Quick notes
• Lok Sabha: lower house, directly elected members.
• Represents constituencies across India.
• Rajya Sabha: upper house, elected by state legislatures.
• Represents states' interests.
• Parliament functions: making laws, budget approval.
• Also holds executive accountable.
• Bill becomes law: passed by both houses.
• Then needs President's assent.