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

The Vice-President shall be elected by the members of ____________.

  1. Members of Lok Sabha

  2. Members of Rajya Sabha

  3. Members of both the Houses of Parliament

  4. MPs and MLAs of state assemblies
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Eleventh Amendment of the Constitution of India, officially known as The Constitution (Eleventh Amendment) Act, 1961, provided that the Vice-President shall be elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of the members of both Houses of Parliament.

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

The Vice-President is_________.

  1. a member of Lok Sabha

  2. a member of Rajya Sabha

  3. a member of either House

  4. not a member of the Parliament.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Article 63 of the Constitution of India provides that There shall be a Vice President of India. Article 66(2) provides that Vice President shall not be a member of either House of the Parliament or of House of any State Legislature and if he is elected as vice president while he is member of Parliament or State Legislature, he shall be deemed to have vacated the office soon he is appointed. The vice-president is an ex-officio(by virtue of position) chairman of Rajya Sabha. He presides over the meeting of Rajya Sabha.

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

The Vice-President's letter of resignation is to be addressed to the _________________.

  1. Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha

  2. Chief Justice of India

  3. President

  4. Speaker
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Article 63 of the Indian Constitution provide for the Vice- President of India. He is the executive head of the State and holds office for the term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office. He can resign from his office at any time by addressing the resignation letter to the President before the completion of his term.
Multiple choice civics the president and the central council of ministers the vice president the vice- president the vice-president

The position of the Vice-President of India resembles, to a great extent, the position of the Vice-President of ____________.

  1. USA

  2. Russia

  3. Italy

  4. New Zealand
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A Correct answer
Explanation

 Article 63 of the Constitution of India provide for the Vice - President of India. The office Indian Vice President is largely based upon the model of American Vice President. He acts as ex officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha(upper house of Indian legislature) same as American Vice President who also acts as chairman of the Senate (upper house of American Legislature).

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

What function is specifically prescribed by the Constitution for the Vice-President of India?

  1. Vice-Chancellorship of Universities

  2. Chairman of Rajya Sabha

  3. To assist the President in times of Emergency

  4. None of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Constitution of India specifically prescribes the function of the presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha. As the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, the Vice- President presides over the meeting of the House. He is also the principal spokesman of the House and represents the collective voice to the outside world. Article 63 of the Constitution provides the Vice-President to be the ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha.

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

Who elects the Vice-President?

  1. The same electoral college which elects the President

  2. Members of the Rajya Sabha

  3. An electoral college consisting of members of Parliament

  4. Members of Parliament at a joint Meeting
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Vice-President is elected by an electoral college consisting of members of both the Houses of Parliament. The Vice-President’s election, like that of the President’s election, is held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferrable vote and voting is by secret ballot.

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

Who presides over Council of States, when Vice-President of India, discharging the functions of the President of India ________________.

  1. Deputy Chairman

  2. Vice-President of India

  3. Speaker of the Rajya Sabha

  4. Leader of the Opposition
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Deputy Chairman is elected by the Rajya Sabha itself from amongst its members. The Deputy chairman performs the duties of Chairman's office when it is vacant or When the Vice President (ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha) 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 Supreme court of India decides the disputes regarding the election of __________________.

  1. the prime Minister

  2. the Speaker and Deputy Speaker

  3. the President and vice President

  4. all of the above.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

If any controversy, dispute or conflict arises regarding the elections of the President and Vice-President. The Supreme Court has the sole authority to decide the dispute and it has the original, exclusive and final authority in this regard.

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

The Vice President of India is elected by __________________.

  1. Way of people's representation

  2. The representatives of State and Central Legislature

  3. Directly by the people

  4. The Members of both the Houses of Parliament assembled at a joint meeting
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Vice-President is elected not directly by the people but by the method of indirect election.  He is elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of the members (both elected and nominated) of both Houses of the Parliament.

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

The ex-officio Chairman of the Council of States is?

  1. The President of India

  2. Speaker of Lok Sabha

  3. Vice-President

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Vice President is an ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha which means by virtue of holding the post of  Vice President he becomes chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

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

If President wants to tender his resignation before expiry of his normal tern he has to address the same to _________________.

  1. Chief Justice of India

  2. Parliament

  3. Prime Minister

  4. Vice-President
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The President holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office. However, he can resign from his office at any time by addressing a resignation letter to the vice- president. 

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

Civil proceedings against the President for any act done or purported to be done by him in his personal capacity before he entered in the office of President ____________________.

  1. May be filed in any civil court by a suit

  2. May be filed in the High Court

  3. Can be filed only in Supreme Court

  4. Can be filed only after the expiration of two months next after notice in writing has been delivered to the President
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The President is entitled to a number of privileges and immunities. He enjoys personal immunity from legal liability for his official acts. During his term of office he is immune from any criminal proceedings even in respect of his personal acts. He cannot be arrested. But, after giving two month's notice civil proceedings can be instituted against him during his term of office in respect of his personal acts.

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
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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.