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Give one reason why you think there should be universal adult franchise.

The Universal adult franchise is one of the most important feature of our constitution as it gives right to every individual who is 18 years or above to choose their leaders according to their choice. It gives people a feeling that they are also important part of this country.


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You have read in Chapter 1 that the 'Parliamentary form of government' that exists in India has three tiers. This includes the Parliament (central government) and the various State Legislatures (state governments). Fill in the following table with information on the various representatives from your area:







































State Government



Central Government



Which political party/parties is/are currently in power?





Who (name) is the current representative from your area?





Which political parties currently form the Opposition?





When were elections last held?





When will the next elections be held?





How many women representatives are there (from your state)?




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What do you think the artist is trying to convey through the image of Parliament on the previous page?

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Do you think there would be any difference if the class monitor was selected by the teacher or elected by the students? Discuss.

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From the list below, identify the work of a State government and that of a Central government.

(a) The decision of the Indian government to maintain peaceful relations


with China.


(b)The decision of the Madhya Pradesh government to discontinue Board


exams in Class VIII for all schools under this Board.


(c) Introduction of a new train connection between Ajmer and Mysore.


(d) Introduction of a new 1,000 rupee note.