How do State Government Work
Grade 7
Answer in Brief:
1. Why is India called a quasi-federal government?
Ans: India is called a quasi-federal government because:
• The states are subject to central authority when it comes to issues of national
interest.
• They however have the autonomy to take decisions in matters of local interest.
No state has the power to seed from the Indian union.
2. Which are the main components of the state government? Draw a flowchart to
illustrate your answer.
Ans: refer to the flowchart given on page 219 of the textbook to give this answer.
3. Who is the governor in a state what are his/her qualifications?
Ans: The executive power of the state is formally vested in the government.
• He/she is the only the nominal head of the state the following of the
qualifications for the governor: the governor must be a citizen of India.
• He/she should not be less than 35 years of age.
• He/she must not hold any office of profit.
• He/she must not be an elected member of the Parliament or any state
legislative assembly.
• He/she must not be a resident of the state to which he/she has been appointed
as Governor.
4. Name the two houses in a state legislature. What is the difference between the two
houses?
Ans: The state legislature is composed of legislative assembly or the Vidhan Sabha
and the legislative council or the Vidhan Parishad.
• The Vidhan Sabha is the lower house of the state legislator. It is composed of
the representatives directly elected by the people from state constituencies.
• Unlike the legislative assembly, which is elected directly by the people, the
legislative Council is indirectly elected by a body of electors. The electors
exercised this power on behalf of the people.
5. How is the money bill passed?
Ans: The Speaker of the legislative assembly certifies a bill as a money bill.
• It is introduced in the legislative assembly and then sent to the Vidhan
Parishad which can only make recommendations.
• It can delay the passing of the money bill for 14 days, after which it is
considered as passed by both the houses and is sent to the governor for
approval.
Grade 7
Answer in Brief:
1. Why is India called a quasi-federal government?
Ans: India is called a quasi-federal government because:
• The states are subject to central authority when it comes to issues of national
interest.
• They however have the autonomy to take decisions in matters of local interest.
No state has the power to seed from the Indian union.
2. Which are the main components of the state government? Draw a flowchart to
illustrate your answer.
Ans: refer to the flowchart given on page 219 of the textbook to give this answer.
3. Who is the governor in a state what are his/her qualifications?
Ans: The executive power of the state is formally vested in the government.
• He/she is the only the nominal head of the state the following of the
qualifications for the governor: the governor must be a citizen of India.
• He/she should not be less than 35 years of age.
• He/she must not hold any office of profit.
• He/she must not be an elected member of the Parliament or any state
legislative assembly.
• He/she must not be a resident of the state to which he/she has been appointed
as Governor.
4. Name the two houses in a state legislature. What is the difference between the two
houses?
Ans: The state legislature is composed of legislative assembly or the Vidhan Sabha
and the legislative council or the Vidhan Parishad.
• The Vidhan Sabha is the lower house of the state legislator. It is composed of
the representatives directly elected by the people from state constituencies.
• Unlike the legislative assembly, which is elected directly by the people, the
legislative Council is indirectly elected by a body of electors. The electors
exercised this power on behalf of the people.
5. How is the money bill passed?
Ans: The Speaker of the legislative assembly certifies a bill as a money bill.
• It is introduced in the legislative assembly and then sent to the Vidhan
Parishad which can only make recommendations.
• It can delay the passing of the money bill for 14 days, after which it is
considered as passed by both the houses and is sent to the governor for
approval.
