Working of Institutions (Quiz)

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1.

Which of the following is NOT a role of the President of India?

Head of the Government

All major appointments are made in the President's name

Supervises the functioning of political institutions

Head of the State

2.

What happens if there is a conflict between the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on an ordinary bill?

The bill is discarded.

The President decides.

A joint session is called, and Lok Sabha’s view usually prevails.

Rajya Sabha's decision is final.

3.

What is the primary role of Parliament in a democracy?

To make and approve laws

To collect taxes

To implement laws

To settle disputes

4.

Which system of government does India follow?

Monarchial system

Socialist system

Parliamentary system

Presidential system

5.

How long can the Rajya Sabha delay a money bill passed by the Lok Sabha?

7 days

30 days

14 days

21 days

6.

The Prime Minister is appointed based on which of the following criteria?

Majority support in the Rajya Sabha

Recommendation by the judiciary

Popularity in the public

Majority support in the Lok Sabha

7.

What was the name of the order issued by the Government of India on August 13, 1990?

Office Memorandum

Mandal Commission Report

Presidential Address

Union Cabinet Decision

8.

What is ‘public interest litigation’?

A procedure used to raise issues within the judiciary.

A process used to protect the interests of individual citizens only.

A method for the government to protect its policies.

A legal process to challenge government decisions on public matters.

9.

What is the primary role of the political executive in decision-making?

To implement policies designed by experts

To decide on technical aspects of governance

To set the overall framework and objectives for policies

To replace permanent executives when required

10.

Who can the President appoint as Prime Minister in case no party gets a majority in the Lok Sabha?

The person most likely to secure majority support

Any Member of Parliament

The leader of the largest party

A member of the Rajya Sabha

11.

Which ministry was responsible for issuing the Office Memorandum?

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions

Ministry of Education

Ministry of Finance

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

12.

What is the role of the Supreme Court in India’s judiciary?

It has the power to review decisions made by the High Courts.

It is not the highest court of appeal.

It is only an advisory body to the President.

It only handles criminal cases.

13.

Which house of the Parliament does not have the power to pass a ‘no confidence’ motion?

Lok Sabha

Neither House has this power

Both Houses have this power

Rajya Sabha

14.

Which of the following is true about the Parliament meetings in India?

The Parliament can only meet during the budget session.

The Parliament meets only when there is a national emergency.

The Parliament is not required to meet regularly.

The President can call a special session of Parliament.

15.

Why is the judiciary in India considered powerful?

Because it can declare laws and actions unconstitutional.

Because it has no restrictions on its powers.

Because it can change the Constitution.

Because it controls the executive.

16.

What happens if the Lok Sabha passes a ‘no confidence’ motion against the Council of Ministers?

The judiciary reviews the decision

The Rajya Sabha intervenes

The Prime Minister and all Ministers resign

The President dissolves Parliament

17.

Which type of minister is in charge of smaller ministries and participates in Cabinet meetings only when invited?

Minister of State

Chief Minister

Minister of State with Independent Charge

Cabinet Minister

18.

Who is responsible for implementing the decisions taken by ministers?

Judiciary

President of India

Parliament

Civil Servants

19.

Which institutions take important policy decisions in India?

None of these

Prime Minister and the Cabinet

Civil Servants

Supreme Court

20.

What is the primary function of the Parliament meeting in India?

To draft the Constitution.

To make laws and policies.

To monitor the executive's decisions.

To appoint judges.

21.

Why is working with institutions important in a democracy?

It eliminates the need for rules.

It gives unlimited power to leaders.

It ensures consultation and accountability.

It allows quick decision-making.

22.

Who was the Prime Minister of India in 1990, when the Office Memorandum was issued?

P.V. Narasimha Rao

Indira Gandhi

V.P. Singh

Rajiv Gandhi

23.

Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court in India?

The President of India.

The Parliament.

The Prime Minister.

The Chief Justice of India.

24.

When was the second Office Memorandum issued to exclude well-to-do persons among the backward classes from reservation benefits?

8 September 1993

15 August 1995

26 January 1992

13 August 1990

25.

The President of India can exercise their discretion when:

Passing a bill in Parliament

Signing international treaties

When no party has a clear majority in the Lok Sabha

Reconsidering advice from the Council of Ministers

26.

Why is the political executive more powerful than the permanent executive?

They are appointed directly by the President

They are elected representatives answerable to the people

They have more technical expertise

They hold office for a longer duration

27.

When was the Second Backward Classes Commission set up?

1980

1989

1979

1990

28.

Who appoints the Prime Minister in India?

Chief Justice of India

Leader of the Opposition

Lok Sabha

The President

29.

What percentage of government jobs was reserved for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC)?

15%

27%

30%

22.5%

30.

Which Commission's recommendations led to the issuance of this order?

Mandal Commission

Election Commission

Sarkaria Commission

Finance Commission

31.

What is the official name of the body that includes all Ministers in India?

Ministry of State

Council of Ministers

Executive Committee

Cabinet

32.

Who assists the political executive in carrying out day-to-day administration in India?

Members of Parliament

Civil servants (permanent executive)

The Rajya Sabha

The Supreme Court

33.

What is the role of the Supreme Court?

Settling disputes between citizens and the government

Approving budgets

Conducting elections

Formulating policies

34.

What was one of the major recommendations of the Mandal Commission?

Abolition of caste-based reservations

Formation of the Janata Dal party

Conducting elections every three years

27% reservation for SEBC in government jobs

35.

What are institutions in the context of a democracy?

Agencies for collecting taxes

None of the above

Rules for elections

Arrangements to attend to tasks of governance

36.

Which type of minister is in charge of smaller ministries and works under the Cabinet Ministers?

Chief Minister

Cabinet Minister

All ministers

Minister of State with Independent Charge

37.

What is the term used for civil servants who assist the political executive?

Political Executive

Cabinet Secretariat

Administrative Advisors

Permanent Executive

38.

Which House of Parliament in India is directly elected by the people?

Legislative Assembly

Lok Sabha

Rajya Sabha

Council of Ministers

39.

What is the significance of an independent judiciary in a democracy?

It ensures the legislature has more power.

It helps in checking the misuse of power by the government.

It gives more power to the executive.

It allows the government to control the judicial system.

40.

How often does the Parliament of India meet in a year?

Thrice a year.

Twice a year.

Once every six months.

41.

How can a judge be removed from their position in India?

By a decision made by the Prime Minister.

By the Chief Justice’s decision.

By an impeachment motion passed by both Houses of Parliament with a two-thirds majority.

By the President’s decision.

42.

Who signed the Office Memorandum?

The Joint Secretary in the Department of Personnel and Training

The Speaker of Lok Sabha

The Prime Minister of India

The President of India

43.

Who controls the Council of Ministers in India?

Rajya Sabha

Lok Sabha

President

Supreme Court

44.

How long does a Prime Minister continue in power in India?

Until the next general election

Until the President decides otherwise

As long as they maintain majority support in the Lok Sabha

For a fixed tenure of five years

45.

What does the concept of ‘judicial review’ allow in India?

It gives the judiciary the power to declare laws or executive actions invalid if they are against the Constitution.

It allows the legislature to control judicial decisions.

It allows the judiciary to make laws.

It allows the judiciary to intervene in all governmental decisions.

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