NCERT Class 7 Social Science: State Gov't Works PDF

NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Social Science Chapter 03- How the State Government Works 1. Use the terms ‘Constituency’ and ‘represent’ to explain who an MLA and how is the person elected? Ans. The voters of a constituency elect a represent...

NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Social Science Chapter 03- How the State Government Works 1. Use the terms ‘Constituency’ and ‘represent’ to explain who an MLA and how is the person elected? Ans. The voters of a constituency elect a representative to the legislature of the State government who is known as the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA). Only one MLA is elected from each constituency and he serves for the next five years. The most important function for which MLA’s are elected is their role in the decision-making. In this way, they represent the people who have provided him with electoral strength and support. 2. How did some MLA’s become ministers? Explain? Ans. The Political Party that has won more than half the constituencies in the state are known as the ruling party. The MLAs of that party forms the electoral majority in the State Legislature. The ruling party then elects the head of the government known as the Chief Minister of the State. The Chief Minister then appoints the other ministers of his cabinet in consultation with the Governor of the State. The selected MLAs as ministers are then assigned with the portfolios and this leads them to be more accountable to the entire state. 3. Why should decisions taken by the Chief Minister and other ministers be debated in the Legislative Assembly? Ans. Class VII Social Science www.vedantu.com 1  The decisions taken by Chief Minister and other ministers need approval from the Legislative assembly as these decisions play a very significant role in running the government. The democracy has permitted the other members of the house to ask a question, decide where the money should be spent and debate on the more important issue. It looks into the matter of whether a particular decision is in the interest of the people at large or not. The MLAs selected as Ministers are collectively responsible to the Legislature for their decisions. This enhances the accountability, transparency and representativeness of the Cabinet. 4. What was the problem in Patalpuram? What discussion/action was taken by the following? Fill in the table. Public Meeting Legislative Assembly Press Conference Chief Minister Ans. There was a lack of proper sanitation and clean drinking water in Patalpuram. It resulted in the death of people due to the water-borne diseases that are spreading from filth. The shortage of proper medical facilities has made the condition worse. Public Meeting: The outcome of the meeting was that MLA should take the responsibility for the provision of proper healthcare. Legislative Assembly: The MLA requested the government to take adequate steps for providing proper sanitation and healthcare to the public. Press Conference: Minister explained the steps taken towards healthcare and proper sanitation. They made available the water tankers for the provision of clean drinking water. Chief Minister: He promised the proper sanctioning of funds for the healthcare and sanitation of the people. Class VII Social Science www.vedantu.com 2 5. What is the difference between the work that MLAs do in the Assembly and the work done by government departments? Ans. Work done by an MLA in the Work done by government assembly departments An MLA heads a government The department proposes works which department and pass the approval for are taken up for benefit of public. They the work proposed by the are responsible for overseeing and department. They coordinate completion of the works. between Legislative assembly and departments. Class VII Social Science www.vedantu.com 3