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 tribal chief selected?

  1. By the tribal council

  2. By the community

  3. By the chief's family

  4. By the federal government
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In most tribes, the tribal chief is selected by the community.

Multiple choice

How are the tribal elders selected?

  1. By the tribal council

  2. By the community

  3. By the chief

  4. By the federal government
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In most tribes, the tribal elders are selected by the community.

Multiple choice

How is the tribal medicine man or woman selected?

  1. By the tribal council

  2. By the community

  3. By the chief

  4. By the federal government
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In most tribes, the tribal medicine man or woman is selected by the community.

Multiple choice

How is the tribal warrior selected?

  1. By the tribal council

  2. By the community

  3. By the chief

  4. By the federal government
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In most tribes, the tribal warrior is selected by the community.

Multiple choice

How is the tribal hunter selected?

  1. By the tribal council

  2. By the community

  3. By the chief

  4. By the federal government
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In most tribes, the tribal hunter is selected by the community.

Multiple choice

How is the tribal farmer selected?

  1. By the tribal council

  2. By the community

  3. By the chief

  4. By the federal government
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In most tribes, the tribal farmer is selected by the community.

Multiple choice

Who is the head of the Indian state?

  1. The President

  2. The Prime Minister

  3. The Chief Justice of India

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

The President is the head of the Indian state.

Multiple choice

How are judges appointed in Laos?

  1. By the President

  2. By the National Assembly

  3. By the Supreme People's Court

  4. By the Ministry of Justice
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Judges in Laos are appointed by the President.

Multiple choice

What was the main function of the Wazir?

  1. Chief Minister

  2. Finance Minister

  3. Minister of Defense

  4. Minister of Justice
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The main function of the Wazir was to serve as the Chief Minister.

Multiple choice

What was the main function of the Qazi?

  1. Chief Justice

  2. Minister of Finance

  3. Minister of Defense

  4. Minister of Education
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The main function of the Qazi was to serve as the Chief Justice.

Multiple choice

What was the main function of the Kotwal?

  1. Chief of Police

  2. Minister of Finance

  3. Minister of Defense

  4. Minister of Education
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The main function of the Kotwal was to serve as the Chief of Police.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Election Commission of India

  2. Ministry of Home Affairs

  3. Supreme Court of India

  4. President of India
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A Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Who is the head of the Election Commission of India?

  1. Chief Election Commissioner

  2. President of India

  3. Prime Minister of India

  4. Home Minister of India
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A Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners?

  1. President of India

  2. Prime Minister of India

  3. Union Cabinet

  4. Election Commission of India
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The President of India appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.

Multiple choice

Who is the head of the Executive Branch?

  1. President

  2. Vice President

  3. Speaker of the House

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

The President of the United States is the head of the Executive Branch and the commander-in-chief of the armed forces.