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

What is the name of the presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha?

  1. Speaker

  2. Chairman

  3. Deputy Speaker

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

The Chairman is the presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Lok Sabha?

  1. To pass laws

  2. To approve the President's appointments

  3. To declare a state of emergency

  4. To impeach the President
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Lok Sabha does not have the power to declare a state of emergency. This power is vested in the President.

Multiple choice

Who appoints the Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners?

  1. President of India

  2. Prime Minister of India

  3. Chief Justice of India

  4. Election Commission of India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The President of India appoints the Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and a Union Cabinet Minister.

Multiple choice

What is the role of the President in the national emergency declaration process?

  1. To declare a national emergency

  2. To terminate a national emergency

  3. Both of the above

  4. Neither of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The President has the power to declare and terminate national emergencies.

Multiple choice

What is the constitutional body responsible for conducting elections in India?

  1. Election Commission of India

  2. Supreme Court of India

  3. President of India

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

The Election Commission of India is the constitutional body responsible for conducting elections in India.

Multiple choice

Who is responsible for accepting or rejecting the withdrawal of candidature in India?

  1. Election Commission of India

  2. Returning Officer

  3. District Magistrate

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

The Returning Officer is responsible for accepting or rejecting the withdrawal of candidature in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the upper house of the Union Legislature?

  1. Lok Sabha

  2. Rajya Sabha

  3. President of India

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

The Rajya Sabha is the upper house of the Union Legislature in India.

Multiple choice

Who is the presiding officer of the Lok Sabha?

  1. President of India

  2. Prime Minister of India

  3. Speaker of the Lok Sabha

  4. Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the presiding officer of the Lok Sabha.

Multiple choice

Who is the presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha?

  1. President of India

  2. Prime Minister of India

  3. Chairman of the Rajya Sabha

  4. Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is the presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a function of the Union Legislature?

  1. To make laws

  2. To pass the budget

  3. To elect the Prime Minister of India

  4. To impeach the President of India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Union Legislature does not elect the Prime Minister of India.

Multiple choice

Who is the chairperson of a DPC?

  1. The District Collector

  2. The District Magistrate

  3. The Chairperson of the Zilla Parishad

  4. The Member of Parliament from the district
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Chairperson of the Zilla Parishad is the chairperson of the DPC in most states.

Multiple choice

Who is the head of the Union Executive?

  1. President

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Vice President

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

The Prime Minister is the head of the Union Executive and is appointed by the President.

Multiple choice

Who is the constitutional head of the Union Executive?

  1. President

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Vice President

  4. Chief Justice of India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The President is the constitutional head of the Union Executive and is the supreme commander of the armed forces.

Multiple choice

What is the role of the Prime Minister in the Union Executive?

  1. Head of the government

  2. Head of the state

  3. Head of the judiciary

  4. Head of the armed forces
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Prime Minister is the head of the government and is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the country.

Multiple choice

Who is the real executive head of the Union Executive?

  1. President

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Vice President

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

The Prime Minister is the real executive head of the Union Executive and is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the country.