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

Whose duty is to be recommend to the President of India on the issue of the distribution and allocation of the net proceeds of the taxes in the context of center state fiscal relation?

  1. Planning Commission

  2. National Development Council

  3. Union ministry of finance

  4. Finance Commission
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Finance Commission is a constitutional body established under Article 280 to recommend the distribution of net tax proceeds between the Union and the States.

Multiple choice

Who among the following appoint's the judge of a high court?

  1. The President of India

  2. The Chief Justice of India

  3. The Governor of the state concerned

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

According to Article 217 of the Indian Constitution, judges of the High Courts are appointed by the President of India after consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the state.

Multiple choice

The second 'Press Commission' was headed by

  1. Soli Sorab Ji

  2. P.K Goswami

  3. Both (1) and (2)

  4. Neither (1) nor (2)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Second Press Commission of India was constituted in 1978 and was headed by Justice P.K. Goswami. Soli Sorabji was a member, but not the head.

Multiple choice

Which Govt. introduced 10+2+3 in all the states of India?

  1. Indira Gandhi Govt.

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru Govt.

  3. Rajiv Gandhi Govt.

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The 10+2+3 education structure was implemented nationally following the National Policy on Education (1986) during the Rajiv Gandhi administration.

Multiple choice

Who is the only authority in India to pardon death sentence?

  1. The Prime Minister

  2. The Chief Justice of Supreme Court of India

  3. The Lok Sabha

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

Under Article 72 of the Indian Constitution, the President of India has the power to grant pardons, reprieves, or remissions of punishment, including the death sentence.

Multiple choice

The Attorney General of India is appointed by the

  1. Chief Justice of Supreme Court

  2. Parliament

  3. Law Minister

  4. President
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 76 of the Indian Constitution, the Attorney General of India is appointed by the President of India. The appointee must be qualified to be a judge of the Supreme Court.

Multiple choice

Emergency can be proclaimed by the

  1. President

  2. Parliament

  3. Prime Minister

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

Under the Indian Constitution, the President of India has the authority to proclaim an emergency based on the advice of the Council of Ministers.

Multiple choice

The judges of the Supreme Court can be removed by the

  1. President

  2. Parliament

  3. Prime Minister

  4. Law Minister
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Judges of the Supreme Court of India can be removed by an order of the President, but only after an address by each House of Parliament supported by a special majority.

Multiple choice

The ______ enjoys the legislative powers.

  1. President

  2. Parliament

  3. Prime Minister

  4. Law Minister
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In the Indian parliamentary system, the Parliament is the primary legislative body responsible for making laws.

Multiple choice

The Supreme Commander of Armed Force is the

  1. President

  2. Parliament

  3. Prime Minister

  4. Defence Minister
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces, as per the Constitution.

Multiple choice

All ministers at the Centre are appointed by the

  1. Prime Minister

  2. President

  3. Vice President

  4. Home Minister
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 75 of the Indian Constitution, the Prime Minister is appointed by the President, and the other ministers are appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.

Multiple choice

An ordinance can be issued by the President

  1. on any subject

  2. subjected to some Constitutional limitations, as legislations by Parliament

  3. in his individual judgment as well as on the advice of the Council of Ministers

  4. at his own will
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The President's power to issue an ordinance under Article 123 is limited to subjects on which the Parliament is empowered to make laws. It is not an absolute power and must be exercised on the advice of the Council of Ministers.