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 is the chairperson of the Zilla Parishad?

  1. Zilla Panchayat President

  2. Zilla Parishad Chairman

  3. District Collector

  4. Chief Minister of the State
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The chairperson of the Zilla Parishad is the Zilla Parishad Chairman, who is elected by the members of the Zilla Parishad.

Multiple choice

Who appoints the chairperson and members of the CBFC?

  1. The President of India

  2. The Prime Minister of India

  3. The Minister of Information and Broadcasting

  4. The Supreme Court of India
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The President of India appoints the chairperson and members of the CBFC.

Multiple choice

Who is responsible for declaring the results of an election in India?

  1. The Election Commission of India

  2. The President of India

  3. The Prime Minister of India

  4. The Chief Election Commissioner
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Election Commission of India is the autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering election processes in India.

Multiple choice

What is the process of removing a President from office called?

  1. Impeachment

  2. Recall

  3. Resignation

  4. Censure
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Impeachment is the process by which the House of Representatives can bring charges against the President, and the Senate can try and remove the President from office.

Multiple choice

Who is the head of the Election Commission of India?

  1. Prime Minister of India

  2. Chief Justice of India

  3. President of India

  4. Chief Election Commissioner
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Chief Election Commissioner is the head of the Election Commission of India and is responsible for overseeing the conduct of elections in the country.

Multiple choice

Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners?

  1. President of India

  2. Prime Minister of India

  3. Chief Justice of India

  4. Parliament of India
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The President of India appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.

Multiple choice

Can the Chief Election Commissioner or Election Commissioners be removed from office?

  1. Yes, by the President of India

  2. Yes, by the Parliament of India

  3. No, they cannot be removed

  4. Yes, by the Supreme Court of India
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners can be removed from office by the President of India on the recommendation of the Supreme Court of India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the ceremony in which a new president of India is formally sworn into office?

  1. Inauguration

  2. Oath of Office

  3. Investiture

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

The oath of office is a ceremony in which a new president of India formally swears to uphold the constitution and faithfully discharge the duties of the office.

Multiple choice

Who presides over Lok Adalats?

  1. Judges

  2. Lawyers

  3. Social workers

  4. All of the above
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Correct answer
Explanation

Lok Adalats can be presided over by judges, lawyers, social workers, or other individuals who are trained in mediation and conflict resolution.

Multiple choice

What is the head of state in a parliamentary republic?

  1. President

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Monarch

  4. Governor
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In a parliamentary republic, the head of state is typically a president, who is elected by the parliament or by the people.

Multiple choice

Who is responsible for conducting the nomination process in India?

  1. The Election Commission of India.

  2. The President of India.

  3. The Prime Minister of India.

  4. The Supreme Court of India.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Election Commission of India is responsible for conducting all aspects of the election process, including the nomination of candidates.

Multiple choice

Who is responsible for conducting the scrutiny of nomination papers?

  1. The Election Commission of India.

  2. The Returning Officer.

  3. The District Magistrate.

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

The Returning Officer is responsible for conducting the scrutiny of nomination papers.

Multiple choice

Who is responsible for allotting symbols to candidates?

  1. The Election Commission of India.

  2. The President of India.

  3. The Prime Minister of India.

  4. The Supreme Court of India.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Election Commission of India is responsible for allotting symbols to candidates.

Multiple choice

In a democracy, who holds the ultimate power to make decisions?

  1. The President

  2. The Prime Minister

  3. The Supreme Court

  4. The Voters
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In a democratic system, the power to make decisions ultimately rests with the voters, who elect representatives to carry out their will.

Multiple choice

Who is the head of the Election Commission of India?

  1. The President of India

  2. The Prime Minister of India

  3. The Chief Election Commissioner

  4. The Home Minister of India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Chief Election Commissioner is the head of the ECI.