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

Which of the following decisions cannot be taken by the President of India?

a. To attack an enemy state b. To dismiss the Chief Justice c. To appoint a speaker of his choice d. To ask for consideration a bill passed by both houses

  1. a and b

  2. b and c

  3. a, b and c

  4. a, b and d

  5. a, b, c and d
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

This is correct as the President cannot do a, b and c. Though the President is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, but he cannot order attack on an enemy state as the Parliament will take a decision on this and the President can do so only on the advice of the Parliament. The President cannot dismiss the Chief Justice as the CJI can be removed only through a process of impeachment by the Parliament. Minister of Parliamentary Affairs selects a protem speaker. The appointment has to be approved by the President.

Multiple choice

Who has the power to amend the provisions in the Constitution of India?

  1. The Supreme Court Bench

  2. The Chief Justice of India

  3. The President of India

  4. The Prime Minister of India

  5. The Parliament of India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

The Parliament alone has the powers to amend the provisions in the Constitution of India. The amendment is done by three procedures: by simple majority, by special majority (two-thirds) or by special majority and ratification of state legislatures.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

  1. Civil servants are the permanent executive.

  2. The Prime Minister can issue a proclamation of financial emergency.

  3. The President is the ex-officio chairman of the Planning Commission.

  4. Money bills are introduced in the Upper House.

  5. The Prime Minister has to resign if the Upper House makes a no confidence motion against him.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer as civil servants are the permanent executive.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a function of the Prime Minister?

  1. Selection of ministers for the Cabinet

  2. Distribution of portfolios

  3. As the Chairman of the Cabinet

  4. As the leader of the nation

  5. Appointment of the speaker
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Minister of Parliamentary Affairs selects a protem speaker. The appointment has to be approved by the President. The Prime Minister has no role to play in the appointment of the speaker.

Multiple choice

The right to nominate a member to the Rajya Sabha rests with the

  1. President

  2. Vice President

  3. Judiciary

  4. Lok Sabha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 80(3) of the Indian Constitution, the President has the authority to nominate 12 members to the Rajya Sabha with expertise in fields such as literature, science, art, and social service. These nominated members serve six-year terms.

Multiple choice

Who presides over the joint sitting of the parliament in India?

  1. The person elected by both the Houses

  2. The Home Minister

  3. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha

  4. The Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over joint sittings of Parliament under Article 108(4) of the Constitution. Joint sittings are called to resolve deadlocks between the two Houses on ordinary bills, and the Speaker's vote is decisive in case of a tie.

Multiple choice

Which committee was formed to suggest a place to build the capital city of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Sivaramakrishnan Committee

  2. Marri Chima Reddy Committee

  3. T. N. Rama Rao Committee

  4. Sridhar Committee

  5. A. K. Naidu Committee
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Sivaramakrishnan Committee was indeed formed in 2014 to recommend a suitable location for the new capital city of Andhra Pradesh after the state's bifurcation. The committee evaluated various locations and ultimately recommended Amaravati. Option A is historically accurate.

Multiple choice

According to Naitonal Human Rights Commission Act, 1993, who amongst the following can be its Chairperson?

  1. Any serving Judge of the Supreme Court

  2. Any serving Judge of the High Court

  3. Only a retired Chief Justice of India

  4. Only a retired Chief Justice of a High Court
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

According NHRC Act 1993, only a retired CJI can become chairperson of NHRC, appointed by President on the recommendation of a committee comprising of PM, Speaker of Lok Sabha, Home Minister, Leader of Opposition of both Sabha, Home Minister, Leader of Opposition of both Houses of Parliament and Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha

Multiple choice

Who among the following persons was the President of India?

  1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad

  2. Shri Lal Bhadur Shastri

  3. I.K.Gujral

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

Dr. Rajendra Prasad was India's first President, serving from 1950 to 1962. He was a key figure in the independence movement and a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi. Lal Bahadur Shastri served as Prime Minister, not President, and I.K. Gujral was a much later Prime Minister (1997-1998).

Multiple choice

Questions as to the age of a judge of a High Court are to be decided by

  1. President

  2. Chief Justice of the concerned High Court

  3. Governor

  4. Chief Justice of India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 217(3) authorizes the President to determine questions regarding a High Court judge's age, with this decision being final and conclusive. The President may consult the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court before making this determination, but the authority to decide rests solely with the President.