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

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a pressure group?

  1. They are organized and structured

  2. They have a specific purpose or goal

  3. They use legitimate means to achieve their objectives

  4. They are always successful in achieving their goals
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Pressure groups may not always be successful in achieving their goals due to various factors such as opposition from other groups, government resistance, or lack of resources.

Multiple choice

What is the procedure for challenging the results of a co-operative society election?

  1. An election petition can be filed with the Registrar of Co-operative Societies

  2. An election petition can be filed with the Election Commission of India

  3. An election petition can be filed with the State Election Commission

  4. An election petition can be filed with the District Magistrate
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

An election petition challenging the results of a co-operative society election can be filed with the Registrar of Co-operative Societies, as per the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912.

Multiple choice

What is the procedure for resolving disputes related to co-operative society elections?

  1. Disputes are resolved by the Registrar of Co-operative Societies

  2. Disputes are resolved by the Election Commission of India

  3. Disputes are resolved by the State Election Commission

  4. Disputes are resolved by the District Magistrate
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Disputes related to co-operative society elections are resolved by the Registrar of Co-operative Societies, as per the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912.

Multiple choice

What is the current status of the former royal family of Travancore?

  1. They hold political power in Kerala.

  2. They are involved in business and philanthropy.

  3. They live in exile outside India.

  4. They have no special status or privileges.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The former royal family of Travancore is involved in business and philanthropy, and they continue to be respected figures in Kerala society.

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

Which state has the largest number of Rajya Sabha seats?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. West Bengal

  4. Tamil Nadu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Uttar Pradesh has the largest number of Rajya Sabha seats (31).

Multiple choice

Which state assembly was the first to introduce the 'Zero Hour'?

  1. Kerala

  2. West Bengal

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kerala was the first state assembly to introduce the 'Zero Hour' in 1969, which allows MLAs to raise issues of urgent public importance.

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.