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 civics the state government (part-ii) state council of minister state council of ministers governor, chief minister and state council of ministers

Assertion: The Chief Minister can dismiss a minister of state government.
Reason: The Chief Minister is the head of the state council of ministers.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

  2. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A.

  3. A is true but R is false.

  4. A is false but R is true.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The assertion is false because the Governor dismisses a minister of state government on the advice of the Chief Minister. The reason is true because the Chief Minister is the head of the state council of ministers.

Multiple choice civics the state government (part-ii) state council of minister state council of ministers governor, chief minister and state council of ministers

Assertion: The Chief Minister is the channel of communication between the Governor and the council of ministers.
Reason: The Chief Minister is the head of the state council of ministers.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

  2. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A.

  3. A is true but R is false.

  4. A is false but R is true.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Chief Minister is the head of the state council of ministers, acts as an interface between the council of ministers and the Governor. Hence, the Chief Minister is the channel of communication between the Governor and the council of ministers. So, both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

Multiple choice civics the state government (part-ii) state council of minister state council of ministers governor, chief minister and state council of ministers

In his oath of secrecy, the minister swears that he will not directly or indirectly communicate or reveal to any person(s) any matter that is brought under his consideration or becomes known to him as a state minister except as may be required for the due discharge of his duties as such minister.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Ministers are a piece of the official wing of the legislature, the wing that is worried about strategy detailing and usage. Their obligations regularly include managing vital, classified or delicate data that must not be uncovered to the individuals from the general population. Subsequently, they are required to take an oath of secrecy in addition to an oath of office.

Multiple choice civics the state government (part-ii) state council of minister state council of ministers governor, chief minister and state council of ministers

Before a Minister enters upon his office, the governor administers to him the oaths of office and secrecy. In his oath of office, the minister swears to bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India ____________.

  1. To uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India

  2. To faithfully and conscientiously discharge the duties of his office

  3. To do right to all manner of people in accordance with the Constitution and the law, without fear or favour, affection or ill-will

  4. All of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The oath of office for Prime Minister and other members of the Union Council of Ministers calls for true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established. The oath makes the ministers affirm that they will uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India. The oath also makes the ministers swear that they will faithfully and conscientiously discharge their duties as the ministers and that will do right to all manner of people in accordance with the Constitution and the law, without fear or favour, affection or ill-will.

Multiple choice civics the state government (part-ii) state council of minister state council of ministers governor, chief minister and state council of ministers

Under Article 167 of the Constitution of India it shall be the duty of Chief Minister of each State ______________________.

  1. to communicate to Governor all decision of council of ministers relating to administrative affairs of his State and proposals for legislation

  2. to furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and the proposals for legislation as the Governor may call for

  3. if the Governor so requires, to submit for the consideration of the council of ministers any matter on which a decision has been taken by a ministers but who has not been considered by the council

  4. all the above information
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Article 167 of the Constitution of India outlines the duties of the Chief Minister, which include communicating decisions, furnishing information, and submitting matters for consideration by the council of ministers.

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Who is the executive chairman of Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority?

  1. Chief Minister of Rajasthan

  2. Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court

  3. Prime minister of India

  4. Chief Justice of Supreme Court
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Each state of India has a chief justice. There is also a chief justice of India who would be the head of judiciary and supreme court. 

Multiple choice civics state government: the executive the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers the governor and chief minister the concept of development

Who is the chief adviser to the Governor?

  1. Deputy Chief Minister

  2. Chief Minister

  3. Chief Justice

  4. All above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Chief Minister is the chief adviser to the Governor. Generally the Governor exercises all his functions on the advice of the Chief Minister.

Multiple choice civics state government: the executive the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers the governor and chief minister the concept of development

Who monitor the working of all ministers?

  1. Chief Minister

  2. Governor

  3. Deputy Chief Minister

  4. All above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The policies and workings of the different ministries are monitored and co-ordinate by Chief Minister. He summons and presides over the meetings of the Council of Ministers.

Multiple choice civics state government: the executive the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers the governor and chief minister the concept of development

One Anglo-Indian member is nominated to the State Legislative Assembly by the ___________.

  1. President

  2. Governor

  3. Prime Minister

  4. Chief Minister
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Governor may feel that the Anglo-Indian community is not adequately represented in the Legislative Assembly. In such a case, Article 333 empowers the Governor to nominate one member of the Anglo-Indian community to the Legislative Assembly of the State.

Multiple choice civics state government: the executive the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers the governor and chief minister the concept of development

Who appoint the advocate general of the state?

  1. Chief Minister

  2. Governor

  3. Chief Justice

  4. All obove
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Governor appoints the chief minister and on his advice, other ministers and several important state officials such as the advocate general.

Multiple choice civics state government: the executive the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers the governor and chief minister the concept of development

The State Cabinet comprises of _______ and the _______.

  1. Prime Minister; Council of Ministers

  2. President; Chief Minister

  3. Chief Minister; Council of Ministers

  4. Chief Minister; Prime Minister
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The states of India are governed by State governments through a cabinet comprising council of ministers. The council is headed by the Chief Minister appointed by the Governor. The Governor appoints other council ministers on the advice of the Chief Minister. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly of the State.

Multiple choice civics state government: the executive the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers the governor and chief minister the concept of development

The Constitution says that the state council of ministers hold office during the pleasure of the Governor. The words during the pleasure of the Governor in reality means __________.

  1. Pleasure of the President

  2. Pleasure of the Prime Minister

  3. Pleasure of the Chief Minister

  4. Pleasure of the Legislative Assembly
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

On the advice of the Chief Minister, the Governor can dismiss a minister but he cannot dismiss the ministry collectively. The words "during the pleasure of the Governor" in reality mean the pleasure of the legislative assembly. The right to expel the ministry collectively belongs to the assembly and not to the Governor. However, in all cases of dismissal of the Chief Minister, a minister or the entire ministry, the decision of the Governor is final and cannot be challenged in any court of law.

Multiple choice civics state government: the executive the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers the governor and chief minister the concept of development

Who has the power to remove the Governor of the state?

  1. President

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Chief Minister

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

The Constitution endows the Governor with the executive power of the State. However, the Governor acts as a nominal head, and the real executive powers are exercised by the Chief Minister along with the Council of Ministers. He/she is appointed by the President and holds his office during the pleasure of the latter. A Governor's normal term of office is five years. However, he can be removed by the President at any time without assigning any cause.

Multiple choice civics state factors of a state introduction to philosophical state the state government (part-ii)

The Governor of a state can use his discretion in ______________.

  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

According to the result of the elections to the state legislative assembly, the Governor invites the party (or coalition) with a majority of seats for the formation of the government. The governor uses his discretion in appointing the Chief Minister when no single party has a clear majority and a coalition government is needed to get to the majority number. The Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor. He also appoints the council of ministers in consultation with the Chief Minister.