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
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Prime Minister
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Chief Justice of India
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Speaker
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President
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Explanation
Right- According to Indian Constitution all executive powers are vested to him. So the President is the executive head of india.
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only elected members of both Housed of Parliament
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only Rajya Sabha members
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all members of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies
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all members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
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The Vice-President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of all members of both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, including both elected and nominated members.
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Lok Sabha
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Rajya Sabha
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People of India
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Parliament and State Assemblies
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The President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of the elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States and Union Territories.
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during good behaviour
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during the pleasure of the Chief Minister
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during the pleasure of the President
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for a fixed and unalterable term
C
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According to the Constitution of India, the Governor of a state holds office during the pleasure of the President.
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a judge of the Supreme Court
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a judge of the High Court
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a state governor
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a Chief Minister of a state
B
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Under Article 165 of the Indian Constitution, a person must be qualified to be appointed as a Judge of a High Court to be appointed as the Advocate General of a state.
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Prime Minister
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Governor
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President
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Parliament
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In a parliamentary system like India's, the President is the head of state and the highest executive authority, although the Prime Minister exercises the real executive power.
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President of India
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Chief Justice of India
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Prime Minister
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Vice President
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The Finance Commission of India submits its report to the President.
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Judge of SC
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Judge of HC
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Member of Parliament
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Member of Legislative Assembly
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Chief Election Commissioner is entitled to the same salary and facilities as provided to the Judge of Supreme Court.
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Prime Minister
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Parliament
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President
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Vice President
C
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The President appoints Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.
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President
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Parliament
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Comptroller and Auditor General
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Public Accounts Committee
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President
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Parliament
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Government
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Chief Justice
B
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Under Article 324 of the Constitution, the Parliament has the power to make laws regarding the conditions of service and tenure of the Election Commissioners.
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Governor
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President
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Chief Justice of India
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Prime Minister
A
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According to Article 219 of the Indian Constitution, every person appointed to be a Judge of a High Court shall, before entering upon his office, make and subscribe an oath or affirmation before the Governor of the State.
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Rajya Sabha
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Prime Minister
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Governor
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None of these
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Governor
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Parliament
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State Legislature
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President
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Under Article 164(5) of the Constitution, the salaries and allowances of Ministers in a state are determined by the State Legislature by law.
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Home Minister
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Vice President
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Prime Minister
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President
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Explanation
According to the Constitution of India, the Vice President of India serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.