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 political science rights of a child and human rights administrative reforms role of media in democracy the media in democracy

The chairman and members of the National Human Rights Commission are appointed by the ___________.

  1. President

  2. Vice-President

  3. Prime Minister

  4. Deputy Prime Minister
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The chairman and members of the National Human Rights Commission are appointed by the president on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Prime Minister (Chairperson), the Home Minister, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

Multiple choice political science rights of a child and human rights administrative reforms role of media in democracy the media in democracy

The President can also remove the chairman or any member of the National Human Rights Commission on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

NHRC is a statutory body constituted in 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. It consists of a Chairman, four members and four ex-officio members. The chairman and members hold office for a term of five years or until they attain the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier. The president can remove the chairman or any member from the office on grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity.

Multiple choice economics rural development in india basics of rural development meaning and importance of rural development agriculture sector

The political head of Zilla Parishad is called _________.

  1. Sarpanch

  2. Chairperson

  3. Mayor

  4. None of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Zilla panchayat is also called as district council. It is the third tier of Panchayat Raj system which is functional at the district level. Head of the Zilla panchayat is chairperson.

Multiple choice economics rural development in india basics of rural development meaning and importance of rural development agriculture sector

Mayor is the head of ________.

  1. Municipal Committee

  2. Municipal Corporation

  3. Zilla Parishad

  4. None of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Municipality which is also called as Nagar Palika, Municipal Council or Municipal Corporation is a local self-governing body. These are found in the towns. Head of a municipality is Mayor

Multiple choice business economics and quantitative methods introduction to managerial economics theories of employment and income concept of international trade macro economic analysis

Which is the final authority to approve the Five Year Plans?

  1. President

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Parliament

  4. National Development Council
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D Correct answer
Explanation

National Development Council is also known as Rashtriya Vikas Parishad. It was set on 6 August 1952 with a purpose to strengthen the nation in support of the plan. It is the apex body for decision making on development matters in India presided over by the Prime Minister. The Council is responsible to prescribe guidelines for the formulation of Plan, to review and to give recommendations, if necessary.

Multiple choice elements of business classification of human activities characteristics of business activities economic and non-economic activities human activities - commercial and non-commercial activities

The one who carries out administrative task is known as secretary.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Secretary is a person whose work consists of supporting management , clerical work and supports management with various skills . hence secretary is the one whose carries out administrative tasks.

Multiple choice political science subordinate courts the judiciary-subordinate courts and lok adalats the high courts and subordinate courts of india judiciary in state

Judges of the District Courts are appointed by __________.

  1. The President of India

  2. The Governors of the respective states

  3. The Chief Justice of the respective High Courts

  4. The Chief Justice of India
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The District Judge and the Additional District Judge are appointed by the Governor in consultation with the Judges of High Court of the concerned state.

Multiple choice political science subordinate courts the judiciary-subordinate courts and lok adalats the high courts and subordinate courts of india judiciary in state

The head of the Land Tax Board is ___________.

  1. Land Tax Secretary

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Chief Minister

  4. Governor
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A Correct answer
Explanation

There are two types of taxes in India, direct tax, and indirect tax. Direct taxes are directly paid to the Government of India. Indirect taxes are levied on goods and services and not on citizens. Land tax is a direct tax and any dispute regarding it are taken up by Land Tax Board. Land Tax Secretary heads the Land Tax Board.

Multiple choice political science subordinate courts the judiciary-subordinate courts and lok adalats the high courts and subordinate courts of india judiciary in state

The judges of the Subordinate Courts are appointed by the _______.

  1. President

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Chief Minister

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

The Governor of the state appoints the judges of subordinate courts. He/she takes this decision in consultation with the Chief justice of the High Court of the concerned State.

Multiple choice political science subordinate courts the judiciary-subordinate courts and lok adalats the high courts and subordinate courts of india judiciary in state

The District Judge and the Additional District Judge are appointed by the ___________ in consultation with the Judges of the High Court of the concerned State.

  1. President

  2. Governor

  3. Chief Justice of India

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

The Governor appoints the judges of subordinate courts in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court of the concerned State. A necessary qualification for direct entry level to become a District Judge is minimum of seven years of practice as a lawyer at the bar. The candidature is considered upon a written examination and oral interview by a committee of High Court judges. The appointment of district judges is notified by the State Government.

Multiple choice political science village panchayats panchayati raj panchayati raj institution rural local self-governments introduction to local self-government local self governing bodies community and community development our district physical geography of rajasthan

A council consisting of several ward members, often called panch, and a president or Sarpanch is called _______.

  1. Gram Sabha

  2. Gram Panchayat

  3. Gram Parishad

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

  • A council consisting of several ward members, often called Panch is called Gram Panchayat.
  • The rural local self-governing bodies are called panchayats. Mahatma Gandhi advocated panchayat raj as the foundation of India's political system. 
  • The head of panchayat is Sarpanch.

Multiple choice political science village panchayats panchayati raj panchayati raj institution rural local self-governments introduction to local self-government local self governing bodies community and community development our district physical geography of rajasthan

The main functions of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India relates to _________________.

  1. accounts of Union of India

  2. accounts of all State Governments India

  3. Only (a)

  4. Only (a) and (b) both
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D Correct answer
Explanation

 The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India maintains the account of both Union and State government. 

Multiple choice political science local self-government-urban local self - government - urban local self government - urban local self government- urban

At the district level law and order is looked after by the ___________.

  1. Inspector General of Police

  2. Director General of Police

  3. Superintendent of Police

  4. District Collector
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Superintendent of police heads the police force of a district. They are mostly the officers of the Indian Police Service. They are entrusted with the powers and responsibility of maintaining law and order of a district of a state or a union territory of India.

Multiple choice political science local self-government-urban local self - government - urban local self government - urban local self government- urban

Who is the presiding officer of the Municipal Corporation?

  1. Municipal Commissioner

  2. Deputy Mayor

  3. Mayor

  4. Councillor
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Mayor is the titular head of the Municipal Corporation and presides over the meetings of the corporation. He is the principal spokesperson for the Council and supports good working relations between the Councillors.

Multiple choice political science local self-government-urban local self - government - urban local self government - urban local self government- urban

Who can dissolve the Municipal Corporation before the completion of its term?

  1. President

  2. Governor

  3. Chief Minister

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

The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act,1992 provided for provisions of urban Local Self-government. Municipal Corporation administers area with the population of more than 1 million. The members are directly elected from wards known as councilors and head is called Mayor. Its term is for a period of five years but can be dissolved by State Government(Governor) if it fails to perform it's duty properly or have abused the power given.