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) chief minister the state executive governor, chief minister and state council of ministers

Who appoints the Chief Minister of a state?

  1. President

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Govornor

  4. Chief Justice
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C 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 Chief Minister is also appointed by the Governor. He also the council of ministers in consultation with the Chief Minister.

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 form the Council of Ministers?

  1. Chief Minister

  2. Governor

  3. President

  4. Prime Minister
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The leader of the majority in the State Legislative Assembly is appointed as the Chief Minister who selects his team of ministers. He submits the list to the Governor who formally appoints them as ministers. Normally, all ministers are taken from the members of the state legislature.

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

Who appoints the Chief Minister?

  1. Governor

  2. President

  3. Prime Minister

  4. Vice-President
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Elections to the state legislative assembly are held every five years. Based on the result of the election, the Governor usually invites the party (or coalition) with a majority of seats to form the government. The Governor appoints the Chief Minister, whose council of ministers are collectively responsible to the assembly.

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

Who work as Chief Coordinate in State Council?

  1. Governor

  2. Chief Justice

  3. Chief Minister

  4. Judge of High Court
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Chief Minister has the prime responsibility of coordinating the work of all departments of the government. He has to see that all the ministers may work as a team and help each other. He resolves the conflict or deadlocks between any two or more departments. His decisions supersede the decisions of his ministers.

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

Who is the Chairmen of Council of Ministers?

  1. Chief Minister

  2. President

  3. Governor

  4. Prime Minister
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Chief Minister presides over the meetings of the Cabinet. He prepares the agenda of its meetings, communicates it to the ministers and then presides over these. He can summon such meetings at any time. As chairman of the Cabinet he plays a key role in the deliberations held and the decisions taken.

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

The Chief Minister of Union Territory where such a set up exists, is appointed by the ______________.

  1. President

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Lt. Governor

  4. Majority party in Legislature
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Union Territories are controlled by the President through an executive, who is selected by him with an appropriate designation. This designation is called either Lieutenant Governor or Chief Commissioner or Administrator. In Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Puducherry and Delhi, the overseer is called Lt. Governor, while in Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu and Lakshadweep he/she is known as Administrator.

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

What is true about the Chief Minister and other ministers of a State in respect of their appointments?

  1. Chief Minister is appointed by Governor

  2. Other ministers are appointed by the Governor on the advice of Chief Minister

  3. Only provision under (a) is in Constitution

  4. Both (a) and (b) are correct provision
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D Correct answer
Explanation

According to the Constitution, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor, and other ministers are appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister.

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

Who is responsible for maintaining unity and integrity among the members of council of ministers?

  1. Governor

  2. Deputy Chief Minister

  3. Chief Minister

  4. Chief Justice
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The responsibility for maintaining unity and integrity among the members of the council of Ministers lies mainly with Chief Minister.

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

In Assembly who is responsible for explanation of government policies?

  1. Assembly Speaker

  2. Governor

  3. Chief Minister

  4. All above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

As the head of legislative assembly and the spokesman of the state government. The Chief Minister is responsible for explanation of all government policies.

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

Who is responsible for answering all questions in the assembly?

  1. Chief Minister

  2. Governor

  3. Speaker of Assembly

  4. All above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Chief Minister is responsible for answering all question in debates in the assembly. Even he comes to the rescue of a minister if he faces any difficulty during the debates in the assembly.

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

Who advises the Governor to dissolve the Legislative Assembly?

  1. Speaker of the Assembly

  2. Chief Minister

  3. Opposition Leader

  4. All above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In case of conflict arising between him or the Council of Ministers led by him and the State Legislative, the Chief Minister advise the Governor to dissolve the Legislative Assembly.