Majority of organisms are unable to use atmospheric nitrogen directly. Through the process of nitrogen fixation, free nitrogen of air is converted into ammonia and nitrate, which is taken up by plants. In plants, nitrate is converted into amino acids, nucleotides, proteins and other nitrogenous cot1Read more
Majority of organisms are unable to use atmospheric nitrogen directly. Through the process of nitrogen fixation, free nitrogen of air is converted into ammonia and nitrate, which is taken up by plants. In plants, nitrate is converted into amino acids, nucleotides, proteins and other nitrogenous cot1lpouncls. In the absence of nitrogen fixation process, these substances which are necessary for structural and functional growth of organisms, will not be formed.
We need an assembly of elected representatives or Parliament that exercises supreme authority on behalf of the people. the Parliament has following powers and functions: (i) Legislative powers: Parliament makes laws in a country. It is the reason for calling them legislatures. Parliament can make neRead more
We need an assembly of elected representatives or Parliament that exercises supreme authority on behalf of the people. the Parliament has following powers and functions:
(i) Legislative powers: Parliament makes laws in a country. It is the reason for calling them legislatures. Parliament can make new Laws, change existing laws. or abolish existing Laws and can make new ones in their place.
(ii) Executive powers: Parliament exercises control over the executive i.e., Council of Ministers. The Council of Ministers in a parliamentary democracy, is responsible to parliament (Lok Sabha in India)’ If Lok Sabha passes vote of no-confidence motion against the council of Ministers, all ministers including the prime Minister have to quit.
(iii) Financial powers: Parliament controls all the money that government has. It passes budget every year’ Public money can be spent only with the approval of the parliament.
(iv) Highest forum of discussion : Parliament is the highest forum of discussion and debate on public issues and national policy. Parliament can seek information about any matter.
(i) Legislative powers: Any ordinary law needs to be passed by both the Houses. But in case of a difference the final decision is taken in a joint session in which the members of both the Houses sit together. Because of the larger number of members, the view of the Lok Sabha is likely to prevail inRead more
(i) Legislative powers: Any ordinary law needs to be passed by both the Houses. But in case of a difference the final decision is taken in a joint session in which the members of both the Houses sit together. Because of the larger number of members, the view of the Lok Sabha is likely to prevail in such a meeting.
(ii) Financial powers: Lok Sabha exercises more powers in money matters. once the Lok Sabha passes the budget of the government or any other money related law, the Rajya Sabha cannot reject it. The Rajya Sabha can only delay it by 14 days suggest changes in it. The Lok Sabha may or may not accept these changes. (iii) Control over executive: The Lok Sabha controls the Council of Ministers. only a person who enjoys the support of the majority of the members in the Lok Sabha is appointed as the Prime Minister’ If a motion of ‘no confidence ‘is passed against the council of Ministers, all ministers including the Prime Minister hale !o quit. The Rajya Sabha does not have this power.
From above it is clear that the Lok Sabha is more powerful than the Raja Sabha. The reason for this is that the members of this house are elected directly by the people.
(a) Appointment of the prime Minister: (i) The President appoints the leader of the majority party or the coalition of parties that commands a majority in the Lok Sabha, as prime Minister. (ii) In case no single party or alliance gets a majority, the President appoints the person most likely to secuRead more
(a) Appointment of the prime Minister:
(i) The President appoints the leader of the majority party or the coalition of parties that commands a majority in the Lok Sabha, as prime Minister.
(ii) In case no single party or alliance gets a majority, the President appoints the person most likely to secure a majority support.
(b) Appointment of Council of Ministers:
(i) The President appoints other ministers on the advice of the prime Minister.
(ii) The Ministers are usually from the party or the coalition that has the majority in the Lok Sabha.
(iii) The Prime Minister is free to choose ministers, as long as they are members of Parliament.
(a) Council of Ministers: Council of Ministers is the official name for the body that includes all the ministers. It, usually has 60 to 80 Ministers of different ranks. (b) Council of Ministers consists of the following types of ministers: (i) Cabinet Ministers are usually top-level leaders of the rRead more
(a) Council of Ministers: Council of Ministers is the official name for the body that includes all the ministers. It, usually has 60 to 80 Ministers of different ranks.
(b) Council of Ministers consists of the following types of ministers:
(i) Cabinet Ministers are usually top-level leaders of the ruling party or parties who are in-charge of the major ministries. Usually the Cabinet Ministers meet to take decisions in the name of the Council of Ministers. Cabinet is thus the inner ring of the Council of Ministers. It comprises about 20 ministers.
(ii) Ministers of State with independent charge are usually in-charge of smaller
Ministries. They participate in the Cabinet meetings only when specially invited.
(iii) Ministers of State are attached to and required to assist Cabinet Ministers.
(c) The Council of Ministers is a large body. It is, therefore, not possible for all ministers to meet regularly and discuss everything. So, the decisions are taken in Cabinet meetings.
What will happen if nitrogen fixation does not take place?
Majority of organisms are unable to use atmospheric nitrogen directly. Through the process of nitrogen fixation, free nitrogen of air is converted into ammonia and nitrate, which is taken up by plants. In plants, nitrate is converted into amino acids, nucleotides, proteins and other nitrogenous cot1Read more
Majority of organisms are unable to use atmospheric nitrogen directly. Through the process of nitrogen fixation, free nitrogen of air is converted into ammonia and nitrate, which is taken up by plants. In plants, nitrate is converted into amino acids, nucleotides, proteins and other nitrogenous cot1lpouncls. In the absence of nitrogen fixation process, these substances which are necessary for structural and functional growth of organisms, will not be formed.
See lessWhy do we need a parliament?
We need an assembly of elected representatives or Parliament that exercises supreme authority on behalf of the people. the Parliament has following powers and functions: (i) Legislative powers: Parliament makes laws in a country. It is the reason for calling them legislatures. Parliament can make neRead more
We need an assembly of elected representatives or Parliament that exercises supreme authority on behalf of the people. the Parliament has following powers and functions:
See less(i) Legislative powers: Parliament makes laws in a country. It is the reason for calling them legislatures. Parliament can make new Laws, change existing laws. or abolish existing Laws and can make new ones in their place.
(ii) Executive powers: Parliament exercises control over the executive i.e., Council of Ministers. The Council of Ministers in a parliamentary democracy, is responsible to parliament (Lok Sabha in India)’ If Lok Sabha passes vote of no-confidence motion against the council of Ministers, all ministers including the prime Minister have to quit.
(iii) Financial powers: Parliament controls all the money that government has. It passes budget every year’ Public money can be spent only with the approval of the parliament.
(iv) Highest forum of discussion : Parliament is the highest forum of discussion and debate on public issues and national policy. Parliament can seek information about any matter.
Compare the powers of Lok sabha and Rajya sabha in india.
(i) Legislative powers: Any ordinary law needs to be passed by both the Houses. But in case of a difference the final decision is taken in a joint session in which the members of both the Houses sit together. Because of the larger number of members, the view of the Lok Sabha is likely to prevail inRead more
(i) Legislative powers: Any ordinary law needs to be passed by both the Houses. But in case of a difference the final decision is taken in a joint session in which the members of both the Houses sit together. Because of the larger number of members, the view of the Lok Sabha is likely to prevail in such a meeting.
See less(ii) Financial powers: Lok Sabha exercises more powers in money matters. once the Lok Sabha passes the budget of the government or any other money related law, the Rajya Sabha cannot reject it. The Rajya Sabha can only delay it by 14 days suggest changes in it. The Lok Sabha may or may not accept these changes. (iii) Control over executive: The Lok Sabha controls the Council of Ministers. only a person who enjoys the support of the majority of the members in the Lok Sabha is appointed as the Prime Minister’ If a motion of ‘no confidence ‘is passed against the council of Ministers, all ministers including the Prime Minister hale !o quit. The Rajya Sabha does not have this power.
From above it is clear that the Lok Sabha is more powerful than the Raja Sabha. The reason for this is that the members of this house are elected directly by the people.
Describe how Prime Minister and the Council of Minister appointed?
(a) Appointment of the prime Minister: (i) The President appoints the leader of the majority party or the coalition of parties that commands a majority in the Lok Sabha, as prime Minister. (ii) In case no single party or alliance gets a majority, the President appoints the person most likely to secuRead more
(a) Appointment of the prime Minister:
See less(i) The President appoints the leader of the majority party or the coalition of parties that commands a majority in the Lok Sabha, as prime Minister.
(ii) In case no single party or alliance gets a majority, the President appoints the person most likely to secure a majority support.
(b) Appointment of Council of Ministers:
(i) The President appoints other ministers on the advice of the prime Minister.
(ii) The Ministers are usually from the party or the coalition that has the majority in the Lok Sabha.
(iii) The Prime Minister is free to choose ministers, as long as they are members of Parliament.
Describe the composition of Council of Ministers.
(a) Council of Ministers: Council of Ministers is the official name for the body that includes all the ministers. It, usually has 60 to 80 Ministers of different ranks. (b) Council of Ministers consists of the following types of ministers: (i) Cabinet Ministers are usually top-level leaders of the rRead more
(a) Council of Ministers: Council of Ministers is the official name for the body that includes all the ministers. It, usually has 60 to 80 Ministers of different ranks.
See less(b) Council of Ministers consists of the following types of ministers:
(i) Cabinet Ministers are usually top-level leaders of the ruling party or parties who are in-charge of the major ministries. Usually the Cabinet Ministers meet to take decisions in the name of the Council of Ministers. Cabinet is thus the inner ring of the Council of Ministers. It comprises about 20 ministers.
(ii) Ministers of State with independent charge are usually in-charge of smaller
Ministries. They participate in the Cabinet meetings only when specially invited.
(iii) Ministers of State are attached to and required to assist Cabinet Ministers.
(c) The Council of Ministers is a large body. It is, therefore, not possible for all ministers to meet regularly and discuss everything. So, the decisions are taken in Cabinet meetings.