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

The chief officer of a city is the…

  1. major.

  2. maniac.

  3. mayor.

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

A mayor is the elected chief officer of a city or town. 'Major' is a military rank, and the other options are clearly incorrect.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

When there is a constitutional breakdown in a state, ________ can be imposed.

  1. President's Rule

  2. Prime Minister's Rule

  3. Chief Minister's Rule

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

When the constitutional machinery of the states is unable to perform, their governance comes under the direct control of the Centre. President's Rule is imposed in such states. In this scenario, the executive power of running the state moves away from the council of ministers to the governor.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

Who summons each House of state legislature?

  1. The President

  2. The Governor

  3. Chief Minister

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

The Governor is the Chief Executive in a State. The Governor is an integral part of the State legislature, though he is not a member of either house of it. Governor summons the sessions of both houses of the state legislature and prorogues them.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

Who among the following administers the oath of office to the Governor?

  1. Chief Minister

  2. President

  3. Chief Justice of India

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

It is the Chief Justice of concerned State High Court who administers the oath of office to the Governor. In his absence, it is the senior-most judge of the High Court who administers the oath.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

Which among the following is/are not a part of the State Executive?
1. Governor
2. Chief Minister
3. Council of Ministers (State)
4. Advocate General of the State.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 4

  3. Only 1 and 4

  4. All are true
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

On the advice of the Chief Minister, the Governor appoints the Advocate General for the province. Such advice is binding on the Governor under Article 105 of the Constitution. A person who is qualified to be appointed as judge of the High Court is qualified for the appointment as the Advocate General of the province.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

Who controls the State Council of Ministers?

  1. Legislative Assembly

  2. Legislative Council

  3. High Court

  4. All above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Legislative assembly controls the State council of Ministers. It comes under the administrative power of legislative assembly. Only the ruling party changed as per election but the legislative assembly powers are same.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

Whose opinion is required before amendment of the Constitution in Parliament?

  1. State Legislative Council

  2. State Legislative Assembly

  3. Chief Minister

  4. Governor
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A Correct answer
Explanation

If the Parliament is to amend the Constitution for the purpose of altering the boundary of a State, the opinion of the concerned State Legislative Assembly is also sought before the moving of such a bill in the Parliament.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

Who is individually responsible before the legislative assembly?

  1. Each Minister

  2. Chief Minister

  3. Governor

  4. All above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Each minister is individually responsible before the state legislative assembly in respect of the work of the department which is under him. The state council of ministers is collectively responsible before the state legislative assembly.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

The Governor of a State is appointed by the ____________ for a term of _________ years.

  1. President, four

  2. Prime Minister, three

  3. Prime Minister, five

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

The Governor is appointed by the President of India. He holds office during the pleasure of the President. Under the Constitution of India, the Governor of a State possesses wide powers and functions executive, legislative, financial and judicial. He is the chief executive of a State in India. The powers and functions of the Governor of Indian State resemble that of the President of the Union Government. Like the President, the Governor is also a constitutional ruler, a nominal figure. He is not a real functionary. Generally speaking, the Governor acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers.