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 council of ministers prime minister and council of ministers the prime minister and council of ministers

Give correct response to ______________________.

  1. It is the duty of the Prime Minister to Communicate all decisions of the Council of Ministers to the President, whenever he requires

  2. The Prime Minister need not communicate all decisions to the President

  3. It is not obligatory on the part of Prime Minister to communicate the decision to the President

  4. The President cannot compel the Prime Minister to give the information he has
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 78 of the Constitution mandates that it is the duty of the Prime Minister to communicate to the President all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union.

Multiple choice civics the president and the central council of ministers council of ministers prime minister and council of ministers the prime minister and council of ministers

It was held that Chief Minister or a Minister is in pay of the Government and therefore public servant within the meaning of section 21(2) of IPC in the case _______________.

  1. Karunanidhi v. UOI

  2. Keshavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala

  3. Kalyan Singh v. UOI

  4. Jayalalitha v. State of Tamil Nadu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In the case of P.V. Narasimha Rao v. State (and related precedents like Karunanidhi), the courts have interpreted the status of ministers as public servants under the IPC, though the specific citation provided in the options is Kalyan Singh v. UOI.

Multiple choice civics the president and the central council of ministers council of ministers prime minister and council of ministers the prime minister and council of ministers

In the event of the resignation or death of the Prime Minister ________________.

  1. The ministry is dissolved

  2. Fresh general election must take place

  3. The Cabinet may choose another leader

  4. President's decision
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Prime Minister is the head of the Council of Ministers; therefore, their resignation or death automatically results in the dissolution of the entire Council of Ministers.

Multiple choice civics the president and the central council of ministers council of ministers prime minister and council of ministers the prime minister and council of ministers

The Council of Ministers remains in office as long as it enjoys the confidence of _______________.

  1. President

  2. Parliament

  3. Lok Sabha

  4. Prime Minister
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C Correct answer
Explanation

According to the principle of collective responsibility, the Council of Ministers remains in office only as long as it enjoys the confidence of the Lok Sabha (the lower house).

Multiple choice civics the president and the central council of ministers council of ministers prime minister and council of ministers the prime minister and council of ministers

The Executive Head of the State is the Governor but he is a formal executive. The real executive consists of ________________.

  1. Council of Ministers

  2. Chief Minister and Council of Ministers

  3. Governor and Chief Minister

  4. Chief Minister, Council of State and Chief Secretary of the State.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Similar to the Union level, the Governor is the formal head of the state, while the real executive power is exercised by the Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers.

Multiple choice civics the president and the central council of ministers council of ministers prime minister and council of ministers the prime minister and council of ministers

Which of the following statements(s) is/ are correct?

  1. Governor is the executive head of the State

  2. Governor is advised by Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister in the exercise of his functions

  3. Governor appoints the Advocate General for the State

  4. All are correct
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Governor is the executive head of the state, acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers, and has the power to appoint the Advocate General, making all statements correct.

Multiple choice civics the president and the central council of ministers council of ministers prime minister and council of ministers the prime minister and council of ministers

The power to grant pardons, reprieves or remissions of punishment under Article $72$ of Constitution is exercised by the President of India.

  1. On the advice of the Prime Minister

  2. On his own as Head of the Union

  3. On the advice of Council of Ministers

  4. In consultation with the Prime Minister who tenders his opinion on the advice of his cabinet
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Article 72 grants the President the power to grant pardons. Under Article 74, the President must act in accordance with the advice of the Council of Ministers, which applies to the exercise of these executive powers.

Multiple choice civics the president and the central council of ministers council of ministers prime minister and council of ministers the prime minister and council of ministers

Give correct response to ____________________.

  1. The President shall be bound by the advice of the Prime Minister

  2. The President shall be bound by the advice given by the Council of Ministers

  3. The President shall act on the advice of the Prime Minister who shall tender such advice in consultation with his cabinet

  4. The President shall act in accordance with the advice of the Council of Ministers and he may return such advice for re-consideration
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Article 74(1) states that there shall be a Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President, who shall act in accordance with such advice. It also provides that the President may require the Council to reconsider such advice, but shall act in accordance with the advice tendered after such reconsideration.

Multiple choice civics the president and the central council of ministers council of ministers prime minister and council of ministers the prime minister and council of ministers

In the Union executive system in India, and according to Article $74$ of the Constitution of India who is to aid and advice to President of India?

  1. Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head

  2. Cabinet secretary as per proposal of Prime Minister

  3. Senior members of Rajya Sabha

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 74(1) of the Constitution of India explicitly states that there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President.

Multiple choice civics the president and the central council of ministers council of ministers prime minister and council of ministers the prime minister and council of ministers

Who appoints the council of ministers of Parliament of India?

  1. Speaker of Lok Sabha

  2. Prime Minister

  3. President of India on the advice of Prime Minister

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 75(1), the Prime Minister is appointed by the President, and the other Ministers are appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.

Multiple choice civics the president and the central council of ministers council of ministers prime minister and council of ministers the prime minister and council of ministers

Which among the following Statements is/are true about the provision of aid and advice of council of ministers to President of India?

  1. President acts in accordance with the advice of council of ministers

  2. President may require the council of ministers to reconsider such advice

  3. President shall have to act in accordance with the advice tendered after such reconsideration

  4. All the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Article 74 mandates that the President acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers, allows for a one-time request for reconsideration, and requires the President to follow the advice provided after that reconsideration.

Multiple choice civics the president and the central council of ministers council of ministers prime minister and council of ministers the prime minister and council of ministers

Give correct response to _______________________.

  1. Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the House of People

  2. They are answerable to the President

  3. They are responsible to the Prime Minister only

  4. They are not responsible to any one
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 75(3) of the Constitution states that the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People (Lok Sabha).

Multiple choice civics the president and the central council of ministers council of ministers prime minister and council of ministers the prime minister and council of ministers

Give correct response to.

  1. Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha so that the censure of one will become the censure of all

  2. They are individually responsible for the acts done by them

  3. It is the responsibility of the leader of the House

  4. Prime Minister and Home Minister are only responsible
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Collective responsibility means that the entire Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha for the decisions taken by the cabinet, meaning a vote of no confidence against one minister or the government as a whole affects the entire council.

Multiple choice civics the president and the central council of ministers council of ministers prime minister and council of ministers the prime minister and council of ministers

Governor is mere titular head of the state. He has some discretionary powers in the exercise of which he need not take advice given to him by Council of Minister. These matters are _____________________.

  1. reservation of any bill for the consent of the President

  2. appointment of the Chairman of the Upper House

  3. special address of the Governor after general election

  4. appointment of the Advocate General.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

While the Governor acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers, they have specific discretionary powers, such as reserving a bill for the President's consideration under Article 200.

Multiple choice civics the president and the central council of ministers council of ministers prime minister and council of ministers the prime minister and council of ministers

The Cabinet takes important decisions. Such decisions are communicated to the __________ and they have to follow these decisions even they might not have been a party to such decisions.

  1. President

  2. Vice-President

  3. Other ministers

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

The cabinet is the body of High ranking executive officials. It consists of the important ministers of the central government who holds ministries like home, defence, finance, external affairs etc. It meets frequently and takes decisions regarding the transaction of government business. It directs the council of ministers by taking policy decisions which are binding on all ministers. It is the chief policy formulating a body of the central government and deals with all major legislative and financial matters. It gives advice to the President on crucial matters.