Question 19 of 28intermediate💡 UnderstandShort Answer2 marks

What are the concerns of the MP and MLA, respectively?

Correct Answer

MPs (Members of Parliament) focus on issues affecting the entire country — national defence, foreign policy, central government finances, interstate matters, and laws that apply across India.

MLAs (Members of Legislative Assembly) focus primarily on regional issues — state-level education, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure, law and order, and state government finances.

While both represent the same citizens, they operate at different levels of governance and address concerns appropriate to their jurisdiction.

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Explanation

The chapter states that MPs 'focus on issues affecting the entire country' while MLAs 'focus primarily on regional issues.' This distinction helps citizens understand which representative to approach for different types of concerns.

Solution Steps

  1. MPs handle national issues such as defence, foreign policy, and central finances.

  2. MLAs handle regional issues such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure.

  3. Both representatives operate at different levels of governance based on their jurisdiction.

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