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

In which of the following instances can the Governor use his discretionary powers?

  1. While appointing the Chief Minister

  2. While dissolving the assembly

  3. While granting pardon to the criminals

  4. While appointing the chairman of Public Service Commission
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Post elections to the state legislative assembly, the Governor usually invites the party (or coalition) with a majority of seats to form the government. The Governor appoints and swears in the Chief Minister, whose council of ministers are collectively responsible to the assembly.

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. Chief Minister

  2. Chairman of the State Public Service Commission

  3. Vice Chancellors of Universities

  4. Chief Justice of the State High Court
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The President appoints judges in a high court. The President appoints them 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

Who is not permitted to take any decision without the advice of state cabinet at the time of change of government in state?

  1. Governor

  2. President

  3. Advocate General

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Governor is not permitted to take any decision on his own without state cabinet advise when an elected government is in charge under the provisions of Part VI of the constitution.

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

To introduce the state budget in the legislature, the permission of the __________ is necessary.

  1. Chief Minister

  2. Governor

  3. Leader of the opposition

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

Article 202 of the Constitution of India states that the Governor of a State shall give permission for presenting before the House or Houses of the Legislature of the State a Statement of the estimated receipts and expenditure of the State for a financial year. This estimated statement of receipt and expenditure for a financial year, named in the Constitution as the "Annual Financial Statement," is commonly known as "Budget".

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

The State Advocate General is appointed by the __________.

  1. Prime Minister

  2. Chief Minister

  3. Governor

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

The State Advocate General is the first law officer of the State Government. He/She advises the state government upon legal matters and performs legal duties as assigned to him/her by the Governor. The State Advocate General is appointed by the Governor.

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

In the performance of this duties in the exercise of his powers, the Govenor _____.

  1. is answerable in the court of law

  2. is not answerable in the court of law

  3. can be impeached by the Vidhan Sabha

  4. is answerable to Vidhan Sabha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Under the Indian Constitution, the Governor enjoys immunity from legal proceedings for acts done in the exercise of their official powers.

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

The Governor takes oath of his office from _____.

  1. Chief Justice of Concerned High Court

  2. In absence of Chief Justice any Senior most Judge of that High Court

  3. Only (a)

  4. Both (a) and (b) are correct
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Before entering upon his office, the governor has to make and subscribe to an oath or affirmation. 

The oath of office to the governor is administered by the chief justice of the concerned state high court and in his absence, the senior-most judge of that court available.

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

The Advocate-General for a State is appointed by _________________.

  1. Governor of the Concerned State

  2. Chief Justice of the Concerned State

  3. Chief Minister of the Concerned State

  4. Speaker of Legislative Assembly of the Concerned State
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

According to Article 165 of the Indian Constitution, the Advocate-General for each State is appointed by the Governor of that State.

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

The Advocate-General holds office _________________.

  1. during the pleasure of Governor

  2. during the pleasure of President

  3. during the pleasure of Chief Minister

  4. during pleasure of Council of Ministers
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Advocate-General holds office during the pleasure of the Governor, meaning they can be removed by the Governor at any time.

Multiple choice political science diversity in society secularism understanding secularism importance and principles of secularism

In the case of a deadlock between two Houses of the Parliament, the joint sitting is presided over by the _______________.

  1. President

  2. Vice-President

  3. Speaker of Lok Sabha

  4. Member of the Lok Sabha specifically elected for the purpose
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The constitution makes arrangement for the Joint Sitting of the two Houses of Parliament if there occurs deadlock between two houses regarding the passage of any bill which must be passed by both the Houses in order to become a lawyer and either of House is either not passing it, delaying it or rejecting it or any question pertaining to the dispute of agreement between both the Houses. The President is empowered to call a joint sitting of both the Houses which is to be headed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

Multiple choice social studies ideals of our constitution preamble of the indian constitution features of indian democracy features of the constitution and preamble

Who among the following fixes the salaries and the allowances of the Speaker of Lok Sabha?

  1. President

  2. Council of Ministers

  3. Cabinet

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

The Parliament fixes the salaries and the allowances of the Speaker of Lok Sabha. The Salary of Members of Parliament is governed by Salary and Allowances and Pension to Members of Parliament Act 1954 and rules framed there. It’s a Central Act and undergoes through the same procedure as any other Central legislation.

Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management government organisation meaning and features of government company government companies forms, comparison and cases of public enterprises

An auditor for the government company is appointed by ___________.

  1. Parliament

  2. Central government

  3. State government

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


In accordance with the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 (earlier section 619 of the Companies Act, 1956), in the case of a Government company, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG of India) shall, in respect of a financial year, appoint an auditor duly qualified to be appointed as an.

Multiple choice organization of commerce and management grievance redressal mechanism grievance and need for redressal mechanism consumer protection commerce

The ___________ consists of a President and two or other members, one of whom should be a woman.

  1. state commission

  2. district forum

  3. national commission

  4. both a and b
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The district forum consists of a President and two or other members, one of whom should be a woman. The President can be a retired judge or working judge of District Court. They are appointed by the state government.

Multiple choice organization of commerce and management grievance redressal mechanism grievance and need for redressal mechanism consumer protection commerce

The President and four other members, one of which should be woman are appointed by the ____________.

  1. state government

  2. central government

  3. district forum

  4. state commission
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The National Commission consists of a President and at least 4 other members, one of whom should be a woman.The President  are appointed by the central government, after the consultation with the Chief Justice of India.