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

Which of the following is an example of a political institution?

  1. The Parliament of India

  2. The Supreme Court of India

  3. The President of India

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Parliament of India, the Supreme Court of India, and the President of India are all examples of political institutions.

Multiple choice

Who appoints the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?

  1. The President of India

  2. The Prime Minister of India

  3. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha

  4. The Chief Justice of India
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The President of India appoints the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

Multiple choice

Who can remove the Comptroller and Auditor General of India from office?

  1. The President of India

  2. The Prime Minister of India

  3. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha

  4. The Chief Justice of India
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The President of India can remove the Comptroller and Auditor General of India from office.

Multiple choice

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is also known as the:

  1. Chief Auditor of India

  2. Financial Controller of India

  3. Accountant General of India

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is also known as the Chief Auditor of India.

Multiple choice

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India submits its audit reports to:

  1. The President of India

  2. The Prime Minister of India

  3. The Parliament of India

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India submits its audit reports to the President of India, the Prime Minister of India, and the Parliament of India.

Multiple choice

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India can be removed from office by:

  1. The President of India

  2. The Prime Minister of India

  3. The Parliament of India

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India can be removed from office by the President of India.

Multiple choice

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is eligible for reappointment.

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is not eligible for reappointment.

Multiple choice

Who appoints the members of the Delimitation Commission?

  1. The President of India

  2. The Prime Minister of India

  3. The Chief Election Commissioner of India

  4. The Supreme Court of India
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The President of India appoints the members of the Delimitation Commission.

Multiple choice

Who is the constitutional authority responsible for conducting elections in India?

  1. President of India

  2. Prime Minister of India

  3. Election Commission of India

  4. Chief Justice of India
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Election Commission of India is a constitutional authority responsible for conducting elections in India.

Multiple choice

Who is the head of the Election Commission of India?

  1. President of India

  2. Prime Minister of India

  3. Chief Election Commissioner

  4. Chief Justice of India
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The head of the Election Commission of India is the Chief Election Commissioner.

Multiple choice

Who is the chairperson of Zilla Parishad?

  1. The District Collector.

  2. The Chief Minister of the state.

  3. The President of the District Panchayat.

  4. The Governor of the state.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The President of the District Panchayat is the chairperson of Zilla Parishad.

Multiple choice

Who is the head of the legislative assembly?

  1. Governor

  2. Chief Minister

  3. Speaker

  4. Deputy Speaker
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Speaker is the head of the legislative assembly.

Multiple choice

Who is the head of the State Police force?

  1. Chief Minister

  2. Home Minister

  3. Director General of Police

  4. Superintendent of Police
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Director General of Police (DGP) is the head of the State Police force.

Multiple choice

Who appoints the judges of the High Court?

  1. The President of India

  2. The Governor of the State

  3. The Chief Justice of India

  4. The Chief Minister of the State
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The President of India appoints the judges of the High Court in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the state.

Multiple choice

How is the Cabinet formed in a Coalition Government?

  1. By the President, in consultation with the Prime Minister

  2. By the Prime Minister, in consultation with the President

  3. By the Prime Minister, in consultation with the leaders of coalition parties

  4. By the leaders of coalition parties, in consultation with the President
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In a Coalition Government, the Cabinet is formed by the Prime Minister, who consults with the leaders of coalition parties to appoint ministers from their respective parties.