Civics Polity

Indian Polity and Governance

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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

The Second Schedule of the Indian Constitution carries provision relating to emoluments, salaries, allowances, etc. of which of the following?

  1. The President
  2. The Prime Minister
  3. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
  4. The Comptroller and Auditor General

  1. Only 1 and 2

  2. Only 1, 3 and 4

  3. Only 1, 2 and 3

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Second Schedule of the Indian Constitution does not carry provision relating to emoluments, salaries, allowances, etc. of the Prime Minister and the Chief Ministers of different states.

Multiple choice

A Judge of a Supreme Court or High Court may be removed from his service by

  1. The President of India

  2. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

  3. Parliament through impeachment motion

  4. National Judicial Academy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

As per the law, the President of India may, for violation of the Constitution, remove the Judge of the Supreme Court or the High Court from office by impeachment in the manner provided in Article 61.

Multiple choice

Joint Session of the Parliament was summoned by the President of India to pass

  1. Dowry Prohibition Act

  2. Banking Service Commission Act

  3. Prevention of Terrorism Act

  4. All the above Act
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) 2002 was indeed passed by a joint session of Parliament as it was a money bill affecting the federal structure and requiring special majority under Article 108. The joint sitting was held in 2002 to pass this controversial legislation. Neither the Dowry Prohibition Act nor Banking Service Commission Act required a joint session - they were passed through ordinary legislative process. The question specifically tests knowledge of POTA's unique parliamentary passage.

Multiple choice

The Twelfth Finance Commission was appointed by:

  1. President of India

  2. Prime Minister of India

  3. Parliament

  4. Council of Ministers
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

As per Article 280 of the Indian Constitution, Finance Commissions are constituted by the President of India every five years to recommend financial relations between the Centre and States. The Twelfth Finance Commission (2004-2009) was appointed by President APJ Abdul Kalam. The Prime Minister, Parliament, and Council of Ministers do not directly appoint Finance Commissions.

Multiple choice

The Union Public Service Commission does not deal with

  1. all matters concerning the mode and method of appointments in all the civil and public services under the Union

  2. all matters concerning with the elections of the parliament

  3. all matters of discipline and code of conduct for central government

  4. all matters concerning transfer, promotion and general principles of making recruitment
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The UPSC deals with civil services recruitment, promotions, transfers, and disciplinary matters. It is specifically barred from dealing with elections - that is the exclusive domain of the Election Commission. The UPSC's mandate is confined to civil services and personnel matters.

Multiple choice

The powers of the President of India are

  1. supra-constitutional

  2. beyond the constitution

  3. in accordance with the Parliament of India

  4. in accordance with the constitution of India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

All the actions, recommendations and supervisory powers of the President over the executive and legislative entities of India shall be used in accordance to uphold the constitution. 

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

  1. The President shall appoint a qualified person as a judge of High Court.

  2. The Attorney General gives advice to the government of India upon legal matters.

  3. The Attorney General shall have the right of audience in all courts in the territory of India.

  4. The Attorney General shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Attorney General of India is the Indian government's chief legal advisor and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India. He is appointed by the President of India under Article 76 (1) of the Constitution and holds office during the pleasure of the President. He must be a person qualified to be appointed as a judge of Supreme Court.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is wrong?

  1. The executive power of the Union of India is vested in the President.

  2. The President of India is selected by the elected and the nominated members of both the Houses of Parliament and the Legislative Assemblies of the states.

  3. The President of India shall not withstanding the expiration of his term continue to hold office until his successor enters upon his office.

  4. The President of India shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The President of India is selected by the elected and the nominated members of both the Houses of Parliament and the Legislative Assemblies of the states. 

Multiple choice

Who may appoint ad hoc judges in Supreme Court?

  1. The Chief Justice of India with previous consent of the President

  2. The President of India with previous consent of the Chief Justice of India

  3. The Chief Justice of India without consent of the President

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

If at any time there should not be a quorum of the judges in Supreme Court to hold or continue any session of the court, the Chief Justice of India may, with the previous consent of the President and after consultation with the Chief Justice of High Court concerned request in writing the attendance at the sittings of the Court as an ad hoc Judge for such period as may be necessary of a judge of a High Court duly qualified for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court to be designated by the Chief Justice of India.

Multiple choice

Whenever the Constitution requires the satisfaction of the President for the exercise of any power or function by him, it means

  1. the satisfaction of the Members of Parliament

  2. the satisfaction of the Prime Minister

  3. the personal satisfaction of the President

  4. the satisfaction of Council of Ministers
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The satisfaction of Council of Ministers means the satisfaction of the President for the exercise of any power or function. 

Multiple choice

Who is the vice-presiding officer of the lower house of Parliament of India?

  1. The Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha

  2. The President of India

  3. The Prime Minister

  4. The Speaker of Lok Sabha

  5. Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Deputy Speaker of ,the Lok Sabha is the vice-presiding officer of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of Parliament of India. He acts as the presiding officer in case of leave or absence caused by death or illness of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.