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 geography for a safer future disaster and management disaster management and precautionary measures disaster management: responding to disasters man made disaster tsunami and floods

District Disaster Management Authority works under the _____.

  1. Governor

  2. Commissioner

  3. District Magistrate

  4. Superintendent of Police
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Chairperson of District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) will be the Collector or District Magistrate or Deputy Commissioner of the district. The elected representative of the area is member of the DDMA as an ex officio co-Chairperson.

Multiple choice geography for a safer future disaster and management disaster management and precautionary measures disaster management: responding to disasters man made disaster tsunami and floods

State Disaster Management Authority is headed by the _____.

  1. Prime Minister

  2. Governor

  3. Chief Minister

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

According to the Disaster Management Act of 2005, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) is chaired by the Chief Minister of the state.

Multiple choice geography for a safer future disaster and management disaster management and precautionary measures disaster management: responding to disasters man made disaster tsunami and floods

National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is headed by the ______.

  1. President

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Home Minister

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

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is the apex body for disaster management in India, and it is chaired by 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

On the basis of following features identify the correct option-
I.     He is the real ruler of the country.
II.    He presides over the meetings of the Cabinet.
III.   It has an important role in the management of foreign affairs.
IV.   He is the ex-offices chairman of the planning commission.

  1. President

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Chief Justice of Supreme Court

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

The prime minister of India as addressed to in the constitution of India is the chief advisor to the President of India, head of the council of ministers and leader of the majority party in parliament.


Hence, the correct option is $\text{B}$

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 state/Union Territory in which the chief Minister has won three consecutive terms is _____________.

  1. Delhi

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Bihar

  4. Rajasthan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
Sheila Dikshit of Indian National Congress served three consecutive terms from 3 December 1998 - 1 December 2003,1 December 2003 - 29 October 2008 and 29 October 2008 - 28 December 2013 when she stood as a representative in the Delhi Assembly elections. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the states could not fulfilll these criteria, hence, incorrect. 
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

Chaudhari Devi Lal was the chief minister of ______________.

  1. Haryana

  2. Punjab

  3. Uttar Pradesh

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

Chaudhary Devi Lal was an Indian politician who served as Chief Minister of Haryana, first in 1977–79 and then in 1987–89. Hence, Option A is correct. He did not contest elections in rest of the states, hence, the other options are incorrect. 

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

Identify the" real executive head" of India ______________.

  1. President

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Chief Minister

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

While the President is the formal or de jure head of state, the Prime Minister is the real or de facto executive head, exercising actual power with 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

Who makes appointments for the Civil Services in India ?

  1. President

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Parliament

  4. U.P.S.C.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is the constitutional body responsible for conducting examinations and making recommendations for appointments to the civil services in India.

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 ________ coordinates the working of various departments for the smooth implementation of government policies.

  1. President

  2. Vice-President

  3. Prime Minister

  4. Speaker
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
The Union Council of Ministers exercises executive authority in the Republic of India. It consists of senior ministers, called 'cabinet ministers', junior ministers, called 'ministers of state'. The Union Council of Ministers comprises of 15 to 20 senior ministers collectively called the Cabinet. It is headed by the Prime Minister, who coordinates the working of various departments for the smooth implementation of government policies.
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, ___________, formulates policies of the government, directs their implementation and is accountable for them.

  1. In the name of the Constitution

  2. In the name of the President

  3. In the name of the Prime Minister

  4. In the name of the Lok Sabha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The President is known as the head of the state. He is the nominal head as he is bound by the constitution to act on the advice of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. As per Article 77, all executive action of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of 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

Appointment of the members of the Council of Ministers is made by the President ___________________.

  1. on the advice of the Prime Minister

  2. in his own discretion

  3. on the advice of the Vice-President

  4. on the basis of election results
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 75 provides that the Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President. The Prime Minister recommends the name of ministers to the President who are to be appointed by him. The President can only appoint the recommended 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 Union Council of Ministers consists of ________________.

  1. Prime Minister

  2. Cabinet Minister

  3. Cabinet Ministers and Chief Ministers of the States

  4. Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State and Deputy Ministers
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
The Union Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister as its head are the real executive as provided under Article 74 of the Constitution of India. The categories of Council of Minister are:
(a) Cabinet Ministers- They are important ministers and constitute the Cabinet. Their part is powerful policy making and decision making. Their number is 15-20.
(b) Ministers of State- These are the junior ministers and are not a member of the Cabinet. These ministers either hold an independent charge of a small department or are attached to a Cabinet Minister.
(c) Deputy Ministers- Deputy ministers are rare. They aid the Cabinet Ministers or Ministers of State. They do not hold an independent charge.
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 is correct?

  1. The Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the President of India

  2. The Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the Parliament

  3. The Concil of Ministers are collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha

  4. The Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the Prime Minister
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Collective responsibility is an essential feature of Parliamentary democracy. In India collective responsibility of the cabinet is specifically enshrined in the Constitution. Article 75(3) lays down that the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to Lok Sabha. When the ministry visits the confidence of the Lok Sabha all ministers including those who are from Rajya Sabha have to resign. This means that ministers fall and stand together. The government in the parliamentary model is a united one. It has a joint responsibility. Each member of the government has to support the other so long as he remains in the government.

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 Ministers are individually responsible to ________________.

  1. the President

  2. the House of the people

  3. the Prime Minister

  4. the House of which they are members
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 75(2) specifically provides that the ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the President. All the ministers are appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. Each minister has an individual responsibility. The Prime Minister me call for the resignation of any ministers at any time. In case the Minister refuses, the Prime Minister may advise the President to dismiss the Minister. Losing the confidence of the Prime Minister leads to dismissal by the President.