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

The administration of the state government is carried on the name of __________________ .

  1. The Chief Minister of the State

  2. The Prime Minister of India

  3. The President of India

  4. The Governor of the State
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Governor is the Chief Executive in a State. All the executive powers of the State Government are vested upon him and decisions are taken in his name.

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

Who controls the consolidated fund of the state?

  1. The Chief Minister of the State

  2. The Governor of the State

  3. The Finance Minister of the State

  4. The Legislative Assembly
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 266 (1) of the Constitution of India, a Consolidated Fund of State (a separate fund for each state) has been established. The Consolidated Fund receives all state government revenues as well as all loans raised by the issue of treasury bills. It also receives internal and external loans and all money received by the State Government in repayment of loans.

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

Who among the following is not appointed by the Governor of a State?

  1. The Chief Minister of the State

  2. The Speaker of the Vidhan Sabha

  3. The Chairman of the State Pubic Service Commission

  4. Other ministers of the State
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The constitution of India states that post general election, at its very first session, the Legislative Assembly in a State shall elect a Speaker and a Deputy Speaker, from among its members.

Multiple choice commerce goods and services tax goods and service tax study of gst goods and services tax (gst)

The Chairperson of GST Council is _____.

  1. the Union Finance Minister

  2. the Union Minister of State

  3. Minister nominated by a State

  4. all of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation
According to the article, GST Council will be a joint forum for the Centre and the States. It consists of the following members:

The Union Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley will be the Chairperson
As a member, the Union Minister of State will be in charge of Revenue of Finance
The Minister in charge of finance or taxation or any other Minister nominated by each State government, as members.
Multiple choice commercial applications public sector enterprises role of government and development policies government companies government and taxes

Minister responsible for assisting his senior minister in administration of Companies Act_________________.

  1. prime Minister

  2. Chief Minister

  3. President

  4. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs is an Indian government ministry. This Ministry is primarily concerned with the administration of the Companies Act 2013, the Companies Act 1956, the Limited Liability A corporate affairs manager is responsible for creating and communicating a favorable public image for his employer or client. He often does this through media campaigns designed to reach investors, consumers, employees, industry analysts, customers, government agencies and other stakeholders.

Multiple choice evs community decision making in a tribe gonds and ahom society a closer look - the gonds tribes, nomad and settled societies

 Every village has a headman or Patla who is generally __________.

  1. Heriditary

  2. Acquired

  3. Elected

  4. Selected
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Every village has a headman or patla who is generally hereditary. The nar patal still acts as the symbolic focus of the village in his hereditary role. an arrangement in which the son/ daughter gets the father/ mother’s title or property automatically after their death is called ‘heriditary’.  He is responsible to the Panch but in many cases he can be an effective leader.  While the panch only meet once in a while the headman functions on a daily basis.Whenever a headman becomes arrogant and goes against the wishes of the people, the Panch may remove him and replace him with another person.  Or the other families may just leave the village and settle in a new place.

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

Who is the head of the Council of ministers in a State? 

  1. Governor

  2. The Chief Minister

  3. Lt. Governor

  4. Chief Secretary of State
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Chief Minister is the Head of the State Government. He is the repository of all the power of the State. He is the Head of the Council of Ministers, the Legislature, and the leader of the majority party in the government. He should be a member of any of the two houses.

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

Who among the following is not appointed by the President of India?

  1. The Chief Justice of India

  2. The Election Commissioners

  3. The Governors of states

  4. The Chief Ministers of the states
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Chief Minister of a state is appointed by the Governor of that state, not the President of India. The President appoints the Chief Justice, Election Commissioners, and Governors.

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

The council of ministers in a state are responsible to the _________.

  1. Governor

  2. Legislative assembly

  3. The Supreme Court

  4. Chief Minister
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Council of Ministers is responsible to the State Assembly. All of them must be members of the state legislature. Those who are not members at the time of their appointment must secure their seats in the legislature within a period of six months.They have to work as a team under the guidance of the Chief Minister. 

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

According to the Constitution of India, who is the head of State Government?

  1. Governor

  2. Chief Minister

  3. High Court Judge

  4. All the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Governor is the head of the State. The Constitution gives executive powers of the state to the Governor. He appoints the Chief Minister and other ministers on the advice of the Chief Minister. Ministers hold office during the pleasure of the Governor.

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

Who is responsible for passing of bills in assembly?

  1. Governor

  2. Chief Minister

  3. Deputy Chief Minister

  4. All above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Chief minister is the head of legislative assembly, He is the Representative of State in National level. He is responsible for passing all important Bills in legislative assembly. 

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

Who has the power to reject the advice of Chief Minister to dissolve the Legislative Assembly?

  1. Deputy Chief Minister

  2. Governor

  3. Opposition leader

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Governor has the power to reject the advice of Chief Minister for dissolve Legislative Assembly by exercising his discretionary power.