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 president and the central council of ministers the vice president the vice- president the vice-president

In the event of the death or resignation of President, Vice-President discharges the duties of the office of President _________________.

  1. For rest of the term

  2. For a maximum period of one year

  3. For maximum period of four months

  4. For a maximum period of six months
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Vice-President acts as a President when a vacancy occurs in the office of the President fue to his death, resignation, removal or otherwise. He can acts as a President only for a maximum period of six months within which a new president has to be elected. 

Multiple choice civics the president and the central council of ministers the vice president the vice- president the vice-president

In case the Vice President is not available to discharge the duties of the office of President, which official discharges these duties ______________.

  1. Prime Minister

  2. Speaker of Lok Sabha

  3. Chief Justice of India

  4. Chairman of UPSC
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

When a vacancy occurs in the office of the President due to his resignation, removal , death or otherwise, the Vice-President acts as the President until a new President is elected. In case the office of the Vive-President is vacant, the Chief Justice of India acts as the President or discharges the functions of the President.

Multiple choice civics the president and the central council of ministers the vice president the vice- president the vice-president

The Vice-President is elected __________________.

  1. On the basis of adult franchise by the People of India

  2. By an electoral college consisting of all the members of Rajya Sabha by secret ballot

  3. By an electoral college of all the members of both the Houses of Parliament

  4. By electoral college consisting of all the members of both the Houses of Parliament in accordance with proportional representation by means of single transferable vote and by secret ballot
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Vice-President is elected by the members of both Houses of the Parliament. The election is held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote and the voting is held by secret ballot.

Multiple choice civics the president and the central council of ministers the vice president the vice- president the vice-president

Consider the following Vice-President of India:
$1$. V.V. Giri
$2$. M. Hidayatullah
$3$. B.D. Jatti
$4$. G.S. Pathak
Which one of the following is the correct chronology of their tenures?

  1. $1-4-3-2$
  2. $2-1-3-4$
  3. $3-2-1-4$
  4. $4-1-3-2$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

V.V Giri became Vice-President in 1967 and he resigned in 1969 for Presidential Elections when the then President Dr. Zakir Hussain died in Office. G.S. Pathak held the office in 1969 and B.D. Jatti in 1974 who later acted as President when the then President Fakharuddin Ahmed died in office. M.Hidayatullah succeeded the office of Vice President in 1979. He was also the 11th Chief Justice of India.

Multiple choice civics special statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights confronting marginalisation working of the constitution

The members of NCBC are selected by ______________.

  1. Prime minister

  2. president

  3. vice-president

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

NCBC consist of five members including a chairperson, vice-chairperson and three other members appointed by the president by warrant under his hand and seal.

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

Who among the following is not appointed by the Governor?

  1. Member of Legislative Council

  2. Judges of the High Court

  3. District Judge

  4. Chief Minister
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Judges in a High Court are appointed by the President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the governor of the state. High Courts are headed by a Chief Justice.

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

By convention, the Governor of a state generally belongs to ________________.

  1. Ruling party in the state

  2. Opposition party of the state

  3. IAS cadre of the state

  4. Some other state
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Governor is generally outsider and does not belong to the state in which he holds the office. This is a convention not constitutional requirement. Its objective is to keep governor free from local politics. Since it’s not an eligibility condition, a person can be appointed as Governor in home state if the president {centre} wants to do so.

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

The executive power of a state is vested with _____________.

  1. The President

  2. The Prime Minister

  3. The Chief Minister

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

There is a Governor for each state who is appointed by the President. Governor is the Head of the State and the executive power of the State is vested in him. The Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister as its head advises the Governor in the discharge of the executive functions.

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

Who has no role or power in contingency situation?

  1. Chief Minister

  2. Governor

  3. Advocate General

  4. All above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The governor has no role or powers in a contingency situation such as president's rule unless specifically permitted by the president under articles 160, 356 and 357.

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

Who has a power to consult the President before the appointment of High Court Judge?

  1. Chief Minister

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Governor

  4. Chief justice
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Governor has no powers to appoint the judges of the State High Court, but it is provided by the Article 217 that he will be consulted by the president before such an appointment is made.