50 MCQs On Indian Polity, Ministries And Parliament, Quiz Questions

Are you ready to test your knowledge of Indian polity, ministries, and the parliamentary system? In this comprehensive quiz, we've prepared 50 multiple-choice questions that will challenge your understanding of the intricacies of India's political structure.

Whether you're a curious citizen, a student of political science, or someone interested in the functioning of India's governance, this quiz will challenge your understanding and offer insights into the country's democratic framework.

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1. The Governor of a State is appointed by the President on the advice of the

(a) Prime Minister

(b) Vice- President

(d) Chief Justice

2. The President gives his resignation to the

(a) Chief Justice

(b) Parliament

(d) Prime Minister

3. For what period does the Vice President of India hold office?

(a) 5 years

(b) Till the age of 65 years

(d) 2 Years

4. Who among the following holds office during the pleasure of the President?

(a) Governor

(b) Election Commissioner

(d) Prime Minister

5. Which of the following is not true regarding the payment of the emoluments of the President?

(a) They can be reduced during a Financial Emergency.

(b) They are shown separately in the budget.

(d) They do not require any parliament sanction.

Answer of Questions 1 to 5: Ans 1- Prime Minister; 2- Vice President; 3- 5 years; 4- Governor; 5- They are charged with the Contingency Fund of India.

6. The total number of members nominated by the President to the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha is

(a) 16

(b) 8

(d) 2

7. Which one of the following does not constitute the electoral college for electing the President of India?

(a) Elected members of Lok Sabha

(b) Elected members of the Legislative Assembly of each state.

(d) Elected members of Rajya Sabha

8. The council of Ministers in a Parliamentary type of Government can remain in office till it enjoys the support of the

(a) Minority of members of the Upper House of Parliament

(b) Majority of the members of the Upper House of parliament

(d) Majority of the members of the Lower House of Parliament

9. Which of the following appointments is not made by the President of India?

(a) Chief of the Army

(b) Speaker of the Lok Sabha

(d) Chief of the Air Force

10. Who appoints the Prime Minister of India?

(a) Lok Sabha

(b) President

(d) Citizens of India

Answer of Questions 6 to 10: 6- 14; 7- Elected members of the Legislative Council; 8- Majority of the members of the Lower House of Parliament; 9- Speaker of the Lok Sabha; 10- President

11. The first woman Governor of a state in free India was

(a) Mrs. Indira Gandhi

(b) Mrs. Vijaya Laxmi Pandit

(d) Mrs. Sucheta Kripalani

12. Minimum age required to contest for Presidentship is

(a) 23 years

(b) 2l years

(d) 30 years

13. The charge of impeachment against the President of India for his removal can be prevented by

(a) Both Houses of Parliament

(b) Speaker of Lok Sabha and Chairman of Rajya Sabha

(d) Lok Sabha

14. The Chief Minister of a Union Territory where such a set up exists, is appointed by the

(a) Lt, Governor

(b) Majority party in Legislature

(d) Prime Minister

15. Who was the first Prime Minister of India?

(a) Jawaharlal Nehru

(b) Mrs. Indira Gandhi

(d) Mahatma Gandhi

Answer of Questions 11 to 15: 11- Mrs. Sarojini Naidu; 12- 35 years; 13- Both Houses of Parliament 14- Lt. Governor 15- Jawaharlal Nehru.

16. In case a President dies while in office, the vice President can act as President for a maximum period of

(a) 1 year

(b) 3 months

(d) 2 years

17. The Union Council of Ministers consists of

(a) Cabinet Ministers, Minister of State and Deputy Ministers

(b) Cabinet Ministers and Chief Ministers of the States

(d) Cabinet Ministers

18. Who administers the oath of office to the President of India before he enters the office?

(a) Chief Justice

(b) Speaker

(d) Prime Minister

19. Who among the following enjoys the rank of Cabinet Minister of the Indian Union?

(a) None of the Above

(b) Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission

(d) Secretary to the Government of India

20. A person who is not a member of Parliament can be appointed as a Minister by the President for a maximum period of

(a) 9 months

(b) 3 months

(d) 6 months

Answer of Questions 16 to 20: 16- 6 months; 17- Cabinet Ministers, Minister of State and Deputy Ministers; 18- Chief Justice; 19- Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission; 20- 6 months.

21. When can a President use his discretion in appointing the Prime Minister?

(a) When no political party enjoys a clear majority in the Lok Sabha.

(b) Only when the Lok Sabha has been dissolved.

(d) In no circumstances

22. If in a country there happens to be the office of monarchy as well as a Parliamentary form of government this monarch will be called

(a) Head of the State

(b) Head of the Cabinet

(d) Both the Head of the government and the State

23. One feature distinguishing the Rajya Sabha from the Vidhan Parishad is

(a) Power of impeachment

(b) Indirect election

(d) Tenure of membership

24. Chief Ministers of all the states are ex-office members of the

(a) Planning Commission

(b) National Development Council

(d) Finance Commission

25. Who, among the following, has the final right to sanction the expenditure of public money in India?

(a) Speaker

(b) President

(d) Parliament

26. Which of the following is not an essential qualification for appointment as a Governor?

(a) He must not be a member of either House of Parliament.

(b) He should be a domicile of the state to which he is being appointed.

(d) He must have completed the age of 35 years

27. The President nominates 2 members of the Rajya Sabha according to

(a) Their performance as office bearers of cultural societies.

(b) The recommendations made by the Vice President.

(d) Their distinction in the field of science, art, literature and social service.

28. Which Article of the Constitution empowers the President to appoint a Commission to investigate the condition of backward classes in general and suggest ameliorative measures?

h) Art 342

(b) Art 344

(d) Art 339

29. Who can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India?

(a) Either House of Parliament

(b) Any Vidhan Sabha

(d) Rajya Sabha

30. Who was the member of the Rajya Sabha when first appointed as the Prime Minister of India?

(a) Lal Bahadur Shastri

(b) Charan Singh

(d) Indira-Gandhi

Answer of Questions 21-30: 21- When no political party enjoys a clear majority in the Lok Sabha; 22- Head of the State; 23- Power of impeachment; 24- Inter State Council; 25- President; 26- He should be a domicile of the state to which he is being appointed; 27- Their distinction in the field of science, art, literature and social service.; 28-Art 340; 29- Either House of Parliament; 30-Indira Gandhi.

31. What is the minimum age for appointment as a Governor?

(a) 35 years

(b) 40 years

(d) 30 years

32. Chief Minister of a State is responsible to

(a) Prime Minister

(b) Rajya Sabha

(d) Governor

33. The administrative and operational control of the Armed Forces is exercised by the

(a) Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs with Prime Minister as the Chairman

(b) ministry of defence

(d) President

34. What is the position of a Minister of State in the Central Government?

(a) He is a Minister of the Central Government but not a member of the Cabinet.

(b) He looks after the interests of the State Cabinet.

(d) He is the nominee of the State Cabinet.

35. Who among the following is directly responsible to Parliament for all matters concerning the Defence Services of India ?

(a) President

(b) Prime Minister

(d) Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs

36. How many times the President of lndia can seek re-election to his post?

(a) Once

(b) 3 times

(d) Any number of times

37. Who among the following has the power to front a new state within the Union of India?

(a) Speaker of Lok Sabha ?

(b) President

(d) Supreme Court

38. Is the Prime Minister bound to advise the President on matters on which his advice is sought

(a) If the Council of Ministers so desires.

(b) Yes

(d) It is discretionary

39. When the Vice President officiates as President he draws the salary of

(a) Chairman of Rajya Sabha

(b) Both (A) and ( C )

(d) Member of Parliament

40. Article 78 of the Constitution deals with-

(a) President's power to get information from the Council of Ministers.

(b) Prime Minister's duty regarding keeping the President informed about the government's decisions and policies.

(d) President's power to send advisory messages to the Parliament.

Answer of Questions 31-40: 31- 35 years; 32- Legislative Assembly; 33- Ministry of Defence; 34- He is a Minister of the Central Government but not a member of the Cabinet.; 35-Defence Minister; 36-Any number of times; 37-President; 38-Yes; 39- President; 40- President's power to send advisory messages to the Parliament.

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