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

How is the president elected in a presidential republic?

  1. By the parliament

  2. By the people

  3. By the military

  4. By the supreme court
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In a presidential republic, the president is elected directly by the people through a popular vote.

Multiple choice

Who is the constitutional head of a state in India?

  1. Governor

  2. Chief Minister

  3. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly

  4. Chief Justice of the High Court
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Governor is the constitutional head of a state in India. He/She is appointed by the President of India and holds office for a term of five years.

Multiple choice

What is the role of the Chief Minister in a state government?

  1. Head of the state

  2. Head of the government

  3. Leader of the opposition

  4. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Chief Minister is the head of the government in a state. He/She is the leader of the majority party in the Legislative Assembly and is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the state.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a constitutional body in a state?

  1. Governor

  2. Chief Minister

  3. State Legislative Assembly

  4. State Public Service Commission
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Governor, State Legislative Assembly, and State Public Service Commission are all constitutional bodies in a state. The Chief Minister is not a constitutional body, but rather a political office.

Multiple choice

Who is the head of the State Legislative Council?

  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 State Legislative Council.

Multiple choice

Who has the power to prorogue Parliament?

  1. The President

  2. The Prime Minister

  3. The Governor-General

  4. The Speaker of the House of Commons
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Governor-General has the power to prorogue Parliament on the advice of the Prime Minister.

Multiple choice

Who appoints Election Observers in India?

  1. Election Commission of India

  2. Ministry of Home Affairs

  3. Ministry of Law and Justice

  4. Supreme Court of India
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Election Commission of India is responsible for appointing Election Observers to monitor the conduct of elections in India.

Multiple choice

Who can be appointed as an Election Observer?

  1. Retired judges

  2. Senior civil servants

  3. Academics

  4. Journalists
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Correct answer
Explanation

Election Observers can be drawn from a wide range of backgrounds, including retired judges, senior civil servants, academics, and journalists.

Multiple choice

Who is the head of the Indian judiciary?

  1. President of India

  2. Prime Minister of India

  3. Chief Justice of India

  4. Attorney General of India
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Chief Justice of India is the head of the Indian judiciary.

Multiple choice

Who is the constitutional head of the Indian Union?

  1. Prime Minister

  2. President

  3. Chief Justice of India

  4. Speaker of the Lok Sabha
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The President of India is the constitutional head of the Indian Union.

Multiple choice

Who has the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites and remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence?

  1. Prime Minister

  2. President

  3. Chief Justice of India

  4. Home Minister
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The President of India has the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites and remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence.

Multiple choice

Who has the power to declare a state of emergency?

  1. Prime Minister

  2. President

  3. Chief Justice of India

  4. Home Minister
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The President of India has the power to declare a state of emergency.

Multiple choice

Who has the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha?

  1. Prime Minister

  2. President

  3. Chief Justice of India

  4. Speaker of the Lok Sabha
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The President of India has the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha.

Multiple choice

Who has the power to appoint the Prime Minister?

  1. Prime Minister

  2. President

  3. Chief Justice of India

  4. Speaker of the Lok Sabha
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The President of India has the power to appoint the Prime Minister.

Multiple choice

Who has the power to appoint the Chief Justice of India?

  1. Prime Minister

  2. President

  3. Chief Justice of India

  4. Speaker of the Lok Sabha
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The President of India has the power to appoint the Chief Justice of India.