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 india gains independence cabinet mission freedom and partition of india prominent leaders in indian freedom movement

As per Wavell's Plan the external affairs would be under the charge of _________.

  1. Viceroy

  2. Parliament

  3. An Indian Member of the Executive Council

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

Lord Wavell, the Governor-General of India, with a view to resolving the deadlock in Indian politics put forward a plan which is known as the 'Wavell Plan' announced in 1945. It had the provision of a new Executive Council at the center in which all the members except the Viceroy and the Commander in Chief would be Indian. All portfolios except Defence were to be under the control of Indian members.

Multiple choice political science constitutional amendment constitutional amendment powers of lok sabha powers of lok sabha powers and functions of rajya sabha and lok sabha

Which House is better placed with regard to control over the executive?

  1. Lok Sabha

  2. Rajya Sabha

  3. Both are equally placed

  4. It depends from which House the Prime Minister comes
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Lok Sabha is better placed with regard to control over the executive. Lok Sabha exercises control over the executive more effectively than Rajya Sabha because it is a directly elected body. Lok Sabha has the power to make laws, ask questions and amend the Constitution. Lok Sabha can remove the government by expressing no-confidence but Rajya Sabha cannot remove any government.

Multiple choice political science constitutional amendment constitutional amendment powers of lok sabha powers of lok sabha powers and functions of rajya sabha and lok sabha

The authority that conducts the poll at a polling station is ____________.

  1. Attorney General

  2. Presiding Officer

  3. Delimitation Officer

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

The Presiding Officer is the official responsible for the conduct of the poll at a specific polling station during an election.

Multiple choice political science constitutional amendment constitutional amendment powers of lok sabha powers of lok sabha powers and functions of rajya sabha and lok sabha

The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is ___________________.

  1. Elected by the members of Rajya Sabha

  2. Nominated by the President

  3. Elected by members of both Houses of Parliament

  4. Elected by Parliament and State Legislatures jointly.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Vice-President of India serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. The Vice-President is elected by the members of both Houses of Parliament.

Multiple choice political science constitutional amendment constitutional amendment powers of lok sabha powers of lok sabha powers and functions of rajya sabha and lok sabha

In the case of a deadlock between the two Houses of the Parliament, the joint sitting is presided over by the ________.

  1. Member of the Lok Sabha specifically elected for the purpose

  2. Speaker of the Lok Sabha

  3. President

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

The Constitution of India provides for joint sittings of both the Houses to break in the case of a deadlock between the two houses of parliament. The joint sitting of the Parliament is called by the President and is presided over by the Speaker or, in his absence, by the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha or in his absence, the Deputy-Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. If any of the above officers are not present than any other member of the Parliament can preside by consensus of both the House.

Multiple choice political science constitutional amendment constitutional amendment powers of lok sabha powers of lok sabha powers and functions of rajya sabha and lok sabha

After the House is dissolved, the Speaker is _____________________.

  1. Removed from the office immediately

  2. Remains as Speaker until the first meeting of the House of People after the dissolution

  3. He has to submit his resignation to the President of India within 24 hours

  4. He can continue as speaker for the period of 30 days only
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha (House of People) is appointed by the members of Lok Sabha amongst themselves. The speaker is appointed generally in the first meeting of Lok Sabha. If single name is proposed by members then speaker is appointed without formal vote but if more than one name is proposed the person getting majority is appointed.

Multiple choice political science constitutional amendment constitutional amendment powers of lok sabha powers of lok sabha powers and functions of rajya sabha and lok sabha

The power to dissolve the Lok Sabha is vested with ____________.

  1. President of India on the advise or resignation of Prime Minister

  2. Speaker of the Lok Sabha

  3. Council of Ministers

  4. Lt. Governors of the Union Territories
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Lok Sabha usually dissolves after the Completion of its term. But the President is empowered to dissolve the Lok Sabha on the advise of the Prime Minister or on the condition of resignation of the Prime Minister. When Prime Minister offers his resignation then all the ministers lose their confidence in the parliament and hence it is dissolved by the President. Once Lok Sabha is diddolved before the completion of its normal tenure, the dissolution is irrevocable.

Multiple choice civics why do we need a parliament? parliamentary procedures parliamentary system parliamentary system and procedures

Treaty making power is conferred upon ______________.

  1. Prime Minister of India

  2. The President of India

  3. The Parliament

  4. President of India but is subject to ratification by the Parliament
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The international treaties and agreements are negotiated and concluded on behalf of the President. However, they are subject to the approval of the Parliament. It is the diplomatic power of the President.

Multiple choice civics why do we need a parliament? parliamentary procedures parliamentary system parliamentary system and procedures

After a no confidence motion is admitted to the Lok Sabha, who decides a date for the debate?

  1. President

  2. Vice-President

  3. Lok Sabha Speaker

  4. Prime Minister
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
Option C is the correct answer. After a no confidence motion is admitted to the Lok Sabha, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha decides a date for the debate. A no-confidence motion is a parliamentary motion which is moved in the Lok Sabha against the entire council of ministers, stating that they are no longer deemed fit to hold positions of responsibility due to their inadequacy in some respect or their failure to carry out their obligations. No prior reason needs to be stated for its adoption in the Lok Sabha. 
Multiple choice civics why do we need a parliament? parliamentary procedures parliamentary system parliamentary system and procedures

Indian Parliament consists of ________________.

  1. Cabinet and President

  2. Prime Minister and President

  3. President, Council of States and House of the People

  4. Ruling party, Opposition party and Cabinet
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
Our Constitution has adopted the Parliamentary system of Government consist of President and two Houses. The Lower House is called House of People (Lok Sabha) with a maximum strength of 552 members while the upper House is known as Council of States (Rajya Sabha) with a maximum strength of 250 members. 
The president is Part of the Legislature even though he does not sit in Parliament.
Multiple choice civics why do we need a parliament? parliamentary procedures parliamentary system parliamentary system and procedures

What are the two types of 'Executives' in India?

  1. Political Executive

  2. Permanent Executive

  3. Judicial Executive

  4. Both (1) and (2)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Executive means all the functionaries, political power holders and civil servants who work for the execution of law and order in the country

There are two types of executives political and permanent

  • Political executive

It includes all the politically elected representatives of the country. Political Executive work for a fixed tenure of about 5 years.

  • Permanent executive

It consists of civil servants from the lowest to highest levels. It carries out day to day administration by working in the government departments. The civil servants are politically neutral.

Multiple choice civics why do we need a parliament? parliamentary procedures parliamentary system parliamentary system and procedures

Who summons each House of the Parliament?

  1. Lok Sabha Speaker

  2. President

  3. Vice-President

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

President summons each House of the Parliament. Our Parliament comprises of the President and the two Houses — Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Summoning is the process of calling all members of the Parliament to meet. It is the duty of President to summon each House of the Parliament from time to time. The Parliament should meet at least twice a year.

Multiple choice political science election and democracy election commission the election commission and electoral reforms the electoral process

The authority that conducts elections to Parliament is _____________.

  1. Speaker

  2. President

  3. Election Commission of India

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

The Election Commission of India is the Constitutional body encharged with the duty to supervise and conduct free and fair elections to the Parliament as well as State Legislature. It is given wide autonomous power to discharge its function without bias in all respect.