Civics Polity

Indian Polity and Governance

1,708 Questions

Indian Polity and Governance outlines the constitutional framework, administrative structure, and political system of India. This page provides practice questions on executive appointments, the role of councils of ministers, and disaster management. These topics are fundamental for civil services and state level exams.

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Indian Polity and Governance Questions

Multiple choice

What was Usha Mehta's role in the Constituent Assembly of India?

  1. Member

  2. President

  3. Vice-President

  4. Secretary
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Usha Mehta was a member of the Constituent Assembly of India, which was responsible for drafting the Indian Constitution.

Multiple choice

The fragmentation of pressure groups in India refers to:

  1. The existence of multiple pressure groups representing similar interests

  2. The lack of coordination and cooperation among pressure groups

  3. The tendency of pressure groups to focus on narrow issues rather than broader societal concerns

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The fragmentation of pressure groups in India encompasses the existence of multiple groups with similar interests, the lack of coordination among them, and their focus on narrow issues.

Multiple choice

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) is appointed by whom?

  1. The President of India

  2. The Prime Minister of India

  3. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha

  4. The Chief Justice of India
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is appointed by the President of India.

Multiple choice

Who is the constitutional head of the Union Public Service Commission?

  1. The President of India

  2. The Prime Minister of India

  3. The Chairman of the UPSC

  4. The Chief Justice of India
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The President of India is the constitutional head of the Union Public Service Commission.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a member of the Union Public Service Commission?

  1. A Chairman

  2. Not more than ten members

  3. A Secretary

  4. A Deputy Secretary
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A Deputy Secretary is not a member of the Union Public Service Commission.

Multiple choice

Who is the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission?

  1. The President of India

  2. The Prime Minister of India

  3. A retired Chief Justice of India

  4. A retired Supreme Court Judge
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A retired Chief Justice of India is the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission.

Multiple choice

How are the tribal elders selected?

  1. By the tribal council

  2. By the community

  3. By the chief

  4. By the federal government
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In most tribes, the tribal elders are selected by the community.

Multiple choice

How is the tribal warrior selected?

  1. By the tribal council

  2. By the community

  3. By the chief

  4. By the federal government
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In most tribes, the tribal warrior is selected by the community.

Multiple choice

How is the tribal hunter selected?

  1. By the tribal council

  2. By the community

  3. By the chief

  4. By the federal government
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In most tribes, the tribal hunter is selected by the community.

Multiple choice

How is the tribal farmer selected?

  1. By the tribal council

  2. By the community

  3. By the chief

  4. By the federal government
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In most tribes, the tribal farmer is selected by the community.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a major region in India that has experienced political separatism?

  1. Kashmir

  2. Punjab

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Maharashtra
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D Correct answer
Explanation

While Kashmir, Punjab, and Tamil Nadu have all been affected by political separatism, Maharashtra has not.

Multiple choice

Who is the head of the Indian state?

  1. The President

  2. The Prime Minister

  3. The Chief Justice of India

  4. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The President is the head of the Indian state.

Multiple choice

Which committee of the Parliament is responsible for examining the government's expenditure and suggesting measures for improving its efficiency?

  1. Estimates Committee

  2. Public Accounts Committee

  3. Committee on Public Undertakings

  4. Standing Committee on Finance
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Explanation

The Estimates Committee of the Parliament examines the government's expenditure and suggests measures for improving its efficiency.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a key feature of secularism in India?

  1. Equal treatment of all religions by the state.

  2. Freedom of religion and belief.

  3. State control and regulation of religious affairs.

  4. Separation of religion and politics.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Secularism in India is characterized by the separation of religion and politics, which means that the state does not interfere in religious matters and does not favor any particular religion.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has the highest female representation in the state legislature?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kerala also has the highest female representation in the state legislature, with over 20% of seats being held by women.