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

Who decides whether a bill is a money bill or not?

  1. President

  2. Prime minister

  3. Finance Minister

  4. Speaker of the lok sabha
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Explanation

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha has the sole authority to certify whether a bill is a money bill, and their decision is final.

Multiple choice

The Chief Minister is appointed by

  1. The governor

  2. The president

  3. The chief justice of supreme court

  4. The chief justice of high court
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Explanation

According to the Constitution of India, the Chief Minister of a state is appointed by the Governor. The Governor acts as the constitutional head of the state.

Multiple choice

The Planning Commission in India is headed by

  1. the Prime minister

  2. the President

  3. a nominee of the President

  4. any central Minister
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Explanation

The Planning Commission of India was chaired by the Prime Minister of India.

Multiple choice

Parliament exercises control over public expenditure through the

  1. Comptroller and Auditor General

  2. Advocate General

  3. Law Minister

  4. Finance Minister
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Explanation

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India audits the accounts of the Union and State governments, ensuring that public money is spent according to the law and parliamentary authorization.

Multiple choice

The tool of executive control over administration is

  1. power of appointment and removal

  2. no confidence motion

  3. adjournment motion

  4. cut motion
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Explanation

The power of appointment and removal is a fundamental tool of executive control over administration, as it allows the executive to ensure that administrative personnel are aligned with government policy.

Multiple choice

The tool of executive control over administration is the

  1. power of appointment and removal

  2. no-confidence motion

  3. censure motion

  4. adjournment motion
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Explanation

The power of appointment and removal is a primary tool of executive control over the administration, allowing the executive to maintain discipline and ensure policy implementation.

Multiple choice

Manu Smriti deals with

  1. economics

  2. politics

  3. statecraft

  4. law
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Explanation

The Manu Smriti is an ancient legal text of Hinduism that outlines the laws, duties, and social codes for different classes and stages of life. It is primarily a foundational text of ancient Indian law.

Multiple choice

The writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights are issued by

  1. the Parliament

  2. the President

  3. the Supreme Court

  4. the Eection Commission
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Explanation

Under Article 32 and Article 226 of the Indian Constitution, the Supreme Court and High Courts have the power to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.