Civics Polity

Indian Polity and Governance

1,458 Questions

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.

President and GovernorCouncil of MinistersState administrationDisaster managementConstitutional appointmentsLegislature

Indian Polity and Governance Questions

Multiple choice political science understanding laws rural administration evolution and structure of indian judiciary importance of laws

Which of the following is not included in the executive wing of the government?

  1. The Prime Minister

  2. The President or the King

  3. The Ministers

  4. The Judges of the Courts
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In the parliamentary system of India, executive wing of the government is separate from state judiciary. Hence, judges of the courts are not included in the executive wing of the government.

Multiple choice political science understanding laws rural administration evolution and structure of indian judiciary importance of laws

The single integrated hierarchical judicial system in India has placed the High Courts under _________________.

  1. The Union Law MInister

  2. The Supreme Court

  3. The President of India

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

The Indian judiciary consists of a Supreme Court for the entire nation, High Courts in the states, District Courts and the courts at local level. India has an integrated judiciary. It means the Supreme Court controls the judicial administration in the country. Its decisions are binding on all other courts of the country.

Multiple choice political science understanding laws rural administration evolution and structure of indian judiciary importance of laws

In India there is a rule of _______________.

  1. Person

  2. Prime minister

  3. President

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

In India we have the rule of law. Laws are applied equally to all persons and that a certain set of fixed procedures need to be followed when a law is violated. To enforce this rule of law, we have a judicial system that consists of the mechanism of courts that a citizen can approach when a law is violated. As an organ of the State, the judiciary plays a crucial role in the functioning of India’s democracy. It can play this role only because it is independent.

Multiple choice political science understanding laws rural administration evolution and structure of indian judiciary importance of laws

Under a single, integrated, hierarchical judicial system, the High Courts in the States are directly under the ________________.

  1. President

  2. Governor of the State

  3. Union Parliament

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

The Judiciary in India is single, integrated, independent and hierarchical. It can be divided into three categories. The apex court in the nation is the Supreme Court and below it are High Courts in the States. The high court is the apex court in the state judicial system. Below high court are lower court under its subordination at district and division level.

Multiple choice business organisation and correspondence companies act, 2013 - introduction and characteristics introduction to companies companies act, 2013 company

The auditor of Government Company is appointed or reappointed by the -

  1. Controller and Auditor General of India

  2. Comptroller and Auditor General of India

  3. Comptroller and General Auditor General of India

  4. Central and Auditor General of India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The auditor of a Government company is appointed or reappointed by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG).

Multiple choice history post - independence india union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states introduction to indian polity and governance

The power to carve out a new State is vested in ___________.

  1. the Parliament

  2. the President

  3. the Council of Ministers

  4. State's Reorganisation Commission
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 3 of the Indian Constitution, the Parliament has the power to form a new state by separation of territory from any state or by uniting two or more states.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

Which of the following statements is correct?

  1. Every Union Territory is administrated by the President through an Administrator

  2. Every Union Territory is administrated by the Administrator

  3. Every Union Territory is administrated by the Home Minister

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

Article 239 of the Constitution provides that every Union Territory shall be administered by the President acting, to such extent as he thinks fit, through an administrator to be appointed by him.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

Who among the following is empowered to declare an area as 'Schedule areas'?

  1. President

  2. Parliament

  3. Governor

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

Under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution, the President of India is empowered to declare an area as a 'Scheduled Area'.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

The Chief Minister of the National Capital Territory of Delhi is appointed by the _______.

  1. Lt Governor of Delhi

  2. Speaker of Vidhan Sabha

  3. President of India

  4. Chief Justice of High Court
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Chief Minister of the National Capital Territory of Delhi is appointed by the President of India, as per the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

Who among the following is empowered to direct that any particular act of Parliament or State Legislature doesn't apply to a Schedule area or apply with specified modification and exception?

  1. President

  2. Parliament

  3. Governor

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

Under the Fifth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, the Governor is empowered to direct that any particular act of Parliament or State Legislature shall not apply to a Scheduled Area or shall apply with specified modifications and exceptions.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

Who among the following has been authorised to appoint a commission to examine and report on any matter relating to administration of autonomous districts?

  1. Parliament

  2. President

  3. State Legislature

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

According to the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, the Governor is authorized to appoint a commission to examine and report on any matter relating to the administration of autonomous districts.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

Which of the following statements is correct?

  1. In India, the same person cannot be appointed as Governor for two or more States at the same time

  2. The Judges of the High Court of the States in India are appointed by the Governor of the States just as the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President

  3. No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post

  4. In the case of a Union Territory having a legislative setup, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Lt. Governor on the basis of majority support
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Constitution does not provide a specific procedure for the removal of a Governor; they hold office during the pleasure of the President. Option A is wrong because one person can be Governor of multiple states, B is wrong because the President appoints High Court judges, and D is wrong because the Chief Minister is appointed by the President or Lt. Governor based on specific UT laws.

Multiple choice

Who among the following appoints the Prime Minister of India?

  1. Lok sabha

  2. Rajya sabha

  3. President of india

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

Under the Constitution of India, the President of India appoints the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister is usually the leader of the party or coalition with a majority in the Lok Sabha.

Multiple choice

How are tribal councils chosen?

  1. parents were tribal chiefs

  2. chosen by the governor of California

  3. elected by the tribe members

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

Tribal councils are the governing bodies of many Native American tribes, and their members are typically elected by the tribe members themselves.