Civics Polity

Indian Polity and Governance

1,458 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

Who decides about the nature of the Bill to be introduced?

  1. President

  2. Vice President

  3. Leader of Opposition

  4. Speaker of Lok Sabha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha has the authority to decide whether a bill is a Money Bill or not, which determines the nature of the bill and the procedure for its introduction.

Multiple choice

The Planning Commission was set up by the

  1. Parliament

  2. joint decision of the Union Government and the States

  3. Government of India

  4. President
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Planning Commission of India was established by a resolution of the Government of India in 1950. It was not a constitutional body or created by a specific act of Parliament.

Multiple choice

The Parliament of India consists of

  1. LS and RS

  2. LS and President

  3. LS, RS and President

  4. LS, RS, President and Prime Minister
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 79 of the Indian Constitution, the Parliament of the Union consists of the President and the two Houses: the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) and the House of the People (Lok Sabha).

Multiple choice

If the President of India wants to resign from his office he may resign by writing to

  1. the Prime Minister of India

  2. the Chief Justice of India

  3. the Speaker of the Lok Sabha

  4. the Vice-President of India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 56(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution, the President must address their resignation letter to the Vice-President of India. The Vice-President then communicates this to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

Multiple choice

The Governor of a state can use his discretion for

  1. appointing the Chief Minister, when no party has a clear majority

  2. dissolving the lower chamber before the expiry of its term

  3. appointing the Advocate General of the State

  4. issuing ordinances
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Governor acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers, but has discretionary power when no party secures a clear majority in the Legislative Assembly. This allows the Governor to decide which leader is most likely to command a majority and form a stable government.

Multiple choice

Which one of the following appointments is not made by the President of India?

  1. The Prime Minister

  2. The Chief Justice

  3. The Vice-President

  4. The Chiefs of the Staff of the Armed forces
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Vice-President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of members of both Houses of Parliament, not appointed by the President. The other positions listed are all presidential appointments.

Multiple choice

The Governor of a state is appointed by

  1. the Chief Minister of the State

  2. the President of India

  3. the Prime Minister

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

The Governor of a state in India is appointed by the President of India by warrant under his hand and seal.

Multiple choice

The Governor of a State has the power to reserve a bill for the consideration of the President when the feels that the bill

  1. is against the interests of the opposition parties

  2. enhances the prestige and position of the Ruling Party in the State only

  3. indicates entirely a new policy which was not followed by the previous governments

  4. undermines authority of the high court or the Central Government
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 200 of the Indian Constitution, a Governor may reserve a bill for the President's consideration if the bill, in the Governor's opinion, derogates from the powers of the High Court or endangers the constitutional position of the state or central government.

Multiple choice

Who participate in the election of the Vice-President?

  1. The members of Lok Sabha

  2. The members of both Houses of Parliament

  3. The members of Rajya Sabha

  4. The members of State Legislates
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Vice-President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of members of both Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha). State legislators do not participate.