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GRADE 5
CHAPTER- GOVERNING OURSELVES
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State whether the following statements are true or false. If False, then rewrite the
correct statement.
1. The law making body of the Government is called as the Parliament. True
2. The members of Lok Sabha are elected for a term of seven years. False
Correct Statement- The members of Lok Sabha are elected for a term of five years.
3. There can be a maximum of 250 members in the Rajya Sabha. True
4. The Governor is appointed by the people of India. False
Correct Statement- The Governor is appointed by the President of India.
5. The Supreme Court is the Highest Judicial body in a state. False
Correct Statement- The High Court is the highest judicial body in a state.
Answer the following questions.
1. What does the Parliament comprise of?
Ans. The Parliament comprises of the President of India and the two houses the
Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha
3. Give three differences between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
Ans. The differences between the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha are as follows-
Lok Sabha
1. The Lok Sabha is known as the
Lower House. Its members are
directly elected by the people.
Rajya Sabha
1. The Rajya Sabha is known as the
Upper House. Its members are
are not elected directly by the
people. Members of the state
Legislative assemblies and Union
Territories elect them.