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

What is the role of the Vice President in the event of a vacancy in the office of the President?

  1. The Vice President becomes President

  2. The Speaker of the House becomes President

  3. The President pro tempore of the Senate becomes President

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In the event of a vacancy in the office of the President, the Vice President becomes President.

Multiple choice

Who is the head of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?

  1. The President of India

  2. The Prime Minister of India

  3. The Chief Justice of India

  4. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is the head of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

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 Justice of India

  4. The Chief Election Commissioner of India
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D Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which house of Parliament has the power to elect the Vice President?

  1. Lok Sabha

  2. Rajya Sabha

  3. President

  4. Supreme Court
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Rajya Sabha, or the upper house of Parliament, has the power to elect the Vice President of India. The Vice President is the ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

Multiple choice

Which house of Parliament has the power to pass a resolution for the removal of the Vice President?

  1. Lok Sabha

  2. Rajya Sabha

  3. President

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

The Rajya Sabha, or the upper house of Parliament, has the power to pass a resolution for the removal of the Vice President. The resolution must be passed by a majority of the total membership of the Rajya Sabha and a majority of the members present and voting.

Multiple choice

Who is the head of a Zila Parishad?

  1. District Collector

  2. Zila Panchayat President

  3. Chief Minister of the State

  4. Governor of the State
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Zila Panchayat President is the elected head of the Zila Parishad. He/she presides over the meetings of the Parishad and is responsible for its overall functioning.

Multiple choice

Who is typically responsible for leading a party cell?

  1. The party's national chairperson

  2. The party's state or provincial leader

  3. The party's local chairperson or secretary

  4. The party's parliamentary leader
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The leadership of a party cell is typically held by a local chairperson or secretary, who is responsible for coordinating the cell's activities and representing the party at the local level.

Multiple choice

The Rashtrapati Bhavan is the official residence of:

  1. The President of India

  2. The Prime Minister of India

  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 Rashtrapati Bhavan is the official residence of the President of India. It is located in Delhi, India.

Multiple choice

Who among the following can file a PIL?

  1. Only the Attorney General of India

  2. Only the Solicitor General of India

  3. Any citizen of India

  4. Only the Supreme Court of India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 32 of the Indian Constitution, any citizen of India can file a PIL in the Supreme Court of India or in any High Court.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an election held to choose the President of India?

  1. General Election

  2. By-Election

  3. Presidential Election
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A Presidential Election is an election held to choose the President of India. It is an indirect election where members of the Electoral College, consisting of elected representatives and nominated members, cast their votes to elect the President.

Multiple choice

Who is the Chairperson of the Inter-State Council?

  1. President of India

  2. Prime Minister of India

  3. Chief Justice of India

  4. Vice President of India
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Prime Minister of India serves as the Chairperson of the Inter-State Council.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a member of the Inter-State Council?

  1. Chief Ministers of all the states

  2. Governors of all the states

  3. Union Ministers

  4. Leaders of the opposition parties in the states
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Leaders of the opposition parties in the states are not members of the Inter-State Council.

Multiple choice

Who appoints the members of a State Finance Commission?

  1. The President of India

  2. The Prime Minister of India

  3. The Governor of the State

  4. The Chief Minister of the State
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Governor of the State appoints the members of a State Finance Commission.

Multiple choice

In India, the president of the Indian National Congress is elected by:

  1. Members of Parliament

  2. State Legislators

  3. Party Delegates

  4. The Prime Minister
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In India, the president of the Indian National Congress is elected by a vote of the party's delegates.

Multiple choice

Who is responsible for appointing members to military courts?

  1. The convening authority

  2. The Judge Advocate General

  3. The Secretary of Defense

  4. The President
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The convening authority is responsible for appointing members to military courts.