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.

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Indian Polity and Governance Questions

Multiple choice

Who presides over the meetings of a State Legislative Assembly?

  1. The Governor of the state

  2. The Chief Minister of the state

  3. The Speaker of the Assembly

  4. The Deputy Speaker of the Assembly
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Speaker of the Assembly is the presiding officer of a State Legislative Assembly and is responsible for conducting the meetings of the Assembly.

Multiple choice

What is the composition of a state consumer disputes redressal commission?

  1. A president and three members

  2. A president and four members

  3. A president and five members

  4. A president and six members
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A state consumer disputes redressal commission consists of a president and three members.

Multiple choice

Who is the head of a Municipality?

  1. Mayor

  2. Chairperson

  3. President

  4. Commissioner
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The head of a Municipality is called the Mayor.

Multiple choice

Who is responsible for conducting elections in India?

  1. Election Commission of India

  2. President of India

  3. Prime Minister of India

  4. Chief Election Commissioner
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional body responsible for conducting free and fair elections in India.

Multiple choice

The Legislative Assembly can be dissolved by which of the following?

  1. President

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Governor

  4. Chief Minister
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The President can dissolve the Legislative Assembly on the advice of the Prime Minister.

Multiple choice

The Judiciary is independent of which of the following?

  1. Legislative Assembly

  2. Executive

  3. President

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

The Judiciary is independent of the Legislative Assembly, Executive, President, and Prime Minister.

Multiple choice

The Chief Justice of India is appointed by which of the following?

  1. President

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

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

The Chief Justice of India is appointed by the President of India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a function of the Attorney General of India?

  1. Advising the President on legal matters

  2. Representing the Government of India in court

  3. Drafting legislation

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Advising the President on legal matters, representing the Government of India in court, and drafting legislation are all functions of the Attorney General of India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a type of law officer in India?

  1. Attorney General

  2. Solicitor General

  3. Advocate General

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

Attorney General, Solicitor General, and Advocate General are types of law officers in India. Public Prosecutor is not a type of law officer in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an exemption under the RTI Act?

  1. Cabinet papers

  2. Minutes of Cabinet meetings

  3. Advice tendered by Ministers to the President

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above are exemptions under the RTI Act.

Multiple choice

Who is the chairperson of the State Planning Board?

  1. The Chief Minister

  2. The Deputy Chief Minister

  3. The Finance Minister

  4. The Planning Minister
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Chief Minister of the state is the chairperson of the State Planning Board.

Multiple choice

In India, who is responsible for counting the votes cast in an election?

  1. The Election Commission of India

  2. The Returning Officer

  3. The District Magistrate

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

According to the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the Returning Officer is responsible for counting the votes cast in an election.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a member of the GST Council?

  1. The Union Finance Minister

  2. The State Finance Ministers

  3. The Prime Minister

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

The President is not a member of the GST Council.

Multiple choice

Who is the head of the state government in India?

  1. Governor

  2. Chief Minister

  3. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly

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

The Chief Minister is the head of the state government in India. He/she is the leader of the majority party in the state legislative assembly and is appointed by the Governor.

Multiple choice

What is the role of the Governor in a state government?

  1. Head of the state government

  2. Representative of the central government

  3. Head of the state legislature

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

The Governor is the representative of the central government in a state. He/she is appointed by the President of India and is responsible for ensuring that the state government functions in accordance with the Constitution.