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 organisation of commerce and management public sector undertakings & global enterprises characteristics, objectives and growth of public sector enterprises public, private and joint sector cooperatives

Name the head of department appointed by Central Government for each region__________________.

  1. Regional Director

  2. Chairman

  3. Secretary

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

Regional director is the head of the department appointed by the central government. A regional director is a middle manager who is responsible for an employer's business operations within a specific area. 

For example, the Eastern regional sales director of a firm may oversee sales activities within all states along the Atlantic Ocean. There are 7 regional directors for the respective regions, each region comprising a number of States and Union Territories.

Multiple choice history emerging political trends 1977 to 2000 emerging political trends from 1977 to 2000 india: events after 1960 post independence

Who has the authority of appointment under President's rule?

  1. President

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Chief Minister

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

It is "under President's rule". Subsequently, executive authority is exercised through the centrally appointed Governor, who has the authority to appoint retired civil servants or other administrators to assist him.

Multiple choice political science india's internal challenges internal challenges faced by india discrimination prejudice and discrimination

National commission is made up of ______________.

  1. 1 president , 2 chairperson ,3 member

  2. 2 president ,2 chairperson

  3. 1 chairperson , 1 vice president , 5 member

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

National commission of minority affairs consist of towing members which are:-
1) A chair person
2) A vice-precedent
3) 5 members

Multiple choice legal studies bureaucracy bureaucracy public administration and its importance bureaucracy in india

  According to _________, Public Administration scope is limited to the executive activities of the government. 

  1. Simon

  2. Luther Gulick

  3. Woodrow Wilson

  4. Both A & B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Both Simon and Luther Gulick have defined the scope of public administration in ways that emphasize the executive functions of government, making the combined option correct.

Multiple choice civics bureaucracy bureaucracy public administration and its importance bureaucracy in india

Who carries out the function of ensuring security of the country?

  1. Defence Minister

  2. Armed forces

  3. Prime Minister

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

The Indian Armed Forces are the military forces consist of the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Airforce. They are responsible for maintaining and protecting the territorial security and integrity of India. They work under Defence ministry of the Union government and take actions against the aggression and rebellion.

Multiple choice civics bureaucracy bureaucracy public administration and its importance bureaucracy in india

Who holds the Minister responsible for malpractices?

  1. Secretary

  2. Parliament

  3. Prime Minister

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

The Parliament (Union Legislature) keeps check on the conduct of ministers in the government. It exercises control on the cabinet and critically assess the policies of the cabinet. Members of the Parliament have the right to question the ministers about the working of their ministries. If they are not satisfied with their work they can pass no confidence vote against the minister. It is usually done to remove government in power.

Multiple choice civics bureaucracy bureaucracy public administration and its importance bureaucracy in india

Who should abstain from taking a political stand or act according to their political views?

  1. Civil servants

  2. Prime Minister

  3. President

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

The Bureaucrats or civil servants have strict code of conduct. They are supposed to be politically neutral. They must serve all political powers without being biased. They make policies and actions not in the influence of any political party's stand. They work for the administration of nation in which welfare of the people is paramount. They should abstain from taking any political stand which goes against the norms of bureaucracy.

Multiple choice civics bureaucracy bureaucracy public administration and its importance bureaucracy in india

Who gives expert advice to the Ministers?

  1. President

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Secretary

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

To facilitate the efficient and capable administration, various departments and ministries are created. Secretariat is an organisation that aids the government in fulfilling its aims. It advices the ministers in framing policies. Principal or chief secretary is the head of the Secretariat.

Multiple choice civics bureaucracy bureaucracy public administration and its importance bureaucracy in india

Who undertakes the task of tax collection, environment protection, maintenance of law and order and provisions regarding social security?

  1. Council of Ministers

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Bureaucracy

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

Bureaucracy means civil servants or functionaries of the administration who are trained in public services and administration task of the nation. They form and implement public policies and work for the welfare of people. The collection of tax, rules regarding environment protection and implementing laws made by legislature in this regard and maintenance of law and order comes under the area of jurisdiction of Bureaucracy.

Multiple choice civics bureaucracy bureaucracy public administration and its importance bureaucracy in india

Which of the following is permanent in nature?

  1. Bureaucracy

  2. Council of Ministers

  3. Prime Minister

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

Bureaucracy means civil servants or functionaries of the administration who are trained in public services and administration task of the nation. They are of permanent character and hold their post as government servants till the retirement age which is usually above 60 years of age. They make and implement policy and work for the administration of the Nation.

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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 economics rural development in india basics of rural development meaning and importance of rural development agriculture sector

Leaders like _____________ were not very enthusiastic about local government bodies.

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar were not very comfortable with the idea of panchayat system because they felt that faction and caste-ridden nature of rural society would defeat the noble purpose of local government at the rural level.