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State Government · Gujarat Board (GSEB) STD 7 (GSEB - English Medium). 4 questions.

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Question 13 Marks
Formation of Legislative Assembly
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The lower house of 'Legislature' is called 'Legislative Assembly'.
  • According to the provisions of the constitution, the number of members in Legislative Assembly is minimum $60$ and maximum $500$. The legislature is made up of members directly elected by the citizens of the state. Areas of the state are divided into different constituencies.
  • One member is elected from each constituency.
  • There are total $182$ assembly seats at present in the state of Gujarat.
  • The number of seats are based on population of the state.
  • Members of the Legislative Assembly are clected by registered voters of the state aged $18$ years and above by secret ballot. Elected member is called $M.L.A. M.L.A.$ means Member of the Legislative Assembly.
  • The term of the Legislative Assembly is five years. It dissolves when Ils term expires.
  • In certain unusual situations, when the government cannot run according to the constitutional provision or the government cannot be formed, the President imposes 'Presidential rule' in the state on the recommendation of the Governor.
  • During that time the Governor takes care of the administration of the state. In this way the MLA's clect the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker from their members.
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Question 23 Marks
Functions of the Chief Minister
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Functions of the Chief Ministers are as below :
$(1)$ He convenes (calls) cabinet meetings.
$(2)$ He supervises the functions of each minister.
$(3)$ He provides guidance to the ministers if required.
$(4)$ He informs the Governor about the decisions taken by the Cabinet.
$(5)$ He assigns various administrative portfolios to the ministers of the Cabinet.
$(6)$ He resuffles the Cabinet if required.
$(7)$ He gets the budget presented in the legislature by finance minister.
$(8)$ He works continuously for the welfare, well-being and development for the citizens of the state.
$(9)$ He serves as an anchor, guide and captain of the government policies.
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Question 33 Marks
Public Health Services
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In the state, Public Health Centre, Primary Health Centres ($PHC$), Health Sub Centres in rural areas, civil hospitals in big cities, different types of vaccination programs for children, cleanliness campaigns, access to pure drinking water, environmental protection program, family welfare programs are provided to the citizens of the country through the Public Health Services. Control on food adulteration, drug control, protection against life-threatening diseases and prevention measures increase people's well-being. Facility of 108 is available for emergency treatment.
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Question 43 Marks
Functions of the Governor
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Functions of the Governor are as below
$(1)$ He appoints the leader of the party having a majority in the state legislature as a Chief Minister.
$( 2 )$ He appoints Cabinet ministers on the advice of the Chief Minister.
$(3)$ He calls the meeting of assembly and has a power to dissolve the Legislative Assembly if necessary. The Governor Issues an ordinance if needed.
$( 4 )$ He appoints the Advocate General of the state and the chairman of the State Public Service Commission.
$(5)$ He makes the law by signing bill passed by the legislature
.$(6)$ He takes care of the state administration remaining neutral and impartial.
$(7)$ He keeps aware to the President about the works of state government.
$(8)$ If the rule of the President is established in the state, he assumes the administration of the state as a representative of the President.
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