Working of Institutions (Quiz)

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1.

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

Conducting elections every three years

Formation of the Janata Dal party

27% reservation for SEBC in government jobs

Abolition of caste-based reservations

2.

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

The bill is discarded.

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

Rajya Sabha's decision is final.

The President decides.

3.

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

Civil servants (permanent executive)

Members of Parliament

The Rajya Sabha

The Supreme Court

4.

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

15 August 1995

8 September 1993

13 August 1990

26 January 1992

5.

Which ministry was responsible for issuing the Office Memorandum?

Ministry of Finance

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Ministry of Education

6.

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

The Parliament is not required to meet regularly.

The President can call a special session of Parliament.

The Parliament meets only when there is a national emergency.

The Parliament can only meet during the budget session.

7.

Who appoints the Prime Minister in India?

The President

Chief Justice of India

Leader of the Opposition

Lok Sabha

8.

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

All ministers

Cabinet Minister

Chief Minister

Minister of State with Independent Charge

9.

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

Council of Ministers

Ministry of State

Executive Committee

Cabinet

10.

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

Chief Minister

Cabinet Minister

Minister of State with Independent Charge

Minister of State

11.

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

The Rajya Sabha intervenes

The judiciary reviews the decision

The President dissolves Parliament

The Prime Minister and all Ministers resign

12.

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

To appoint judges.

To draft the Constitution.

To make laws and policies.

To monitor the executive's decisions.

13.

Who is responsible for implementing the decisions taken by ministers?

Parliament

President of India

Civil Servants

Judiciary

14.

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

It is only an advisory body to the President.

It is not the highest court of appeal.

It only handles criminal cases.

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

15.

Who signed the Office Memorandum?

The Speaker of Lok Sabha

The President of India

The Joint Secretary in the Department of Personnel and Training

The Prime Minister of India

16.

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

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

It allows the government to control the judicial system.

It gives more power to the executive.

It ensures the legislature has more power.

17.

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

To implement policies designed by experts

To replace permanent executives when required

To decide on technical aspects of governance

To set the overall framework and objectives for policies

18.

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

Majority support in the Lok Sabha

Popularity in the public

Recommendation by the judiciary

Majority support in the Rajya Sabha

19.

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

Sarkaria Commission

Finance Commission

Mandal Commission

Election Commission

20.

Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court in India?

The Chief Justice of India.

The Prime Minister.

The President of India.

The Parliament.

21.

Who controls the Council of Ministers in India?

Supreme Court

Lok Sabha

President

Rajya Sabha

22.

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

Legislative Assembly

Council of Ministers

Rajya Sabha

Lok Sabha

23.

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

Rajiv Gandhi

V.P. Singh

P.V. Narasimha Rao

Indira Gandhi

24.

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

Head of the State

All major appointments are made in the President's name

Supervises the functioning of political institutions

Head of the Government

25.

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

Until the President decides otherwise

Until the next general election

As long as they maintain majority support in the Lok Sabha

For a fixed tenure of five years

26.

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

15%

27%

22.5%

30%

27.

When was the Second Backward Classes Commission set up?

1989

1980

1979

1990

28.

What is the role of the Supreme Court?

Formulating policies

Settling disputes between citizens and the government

Conducting elections

Approving budgets

29.

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

It allows the judiciary to intervene in all governmental decisions.

It allows the legislature to control judicial decisions.

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

It allows the judiciary to make laws.

30.

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

Political Executive

Cabinet Secretariat

Administrative Advisors

Permanent Executive

31.

What is ‘public interest litigation’?

A procedure used to raise issues within the judiciary.

A legal process to challenge government decisions on public matters.

A method for the government to protect its policies.

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

32.

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

They have more technical expertise

They are elected representatives answerable to the people

They are appointed directly by the President

They hold office for a longer duration

33.

Why is the judiciary in India considered powerful?

Because it can declare laws and actions unconstitutional.

Because it can change the Constitution.

Because it has no restrictions on its powers.

Because it controls the executive.

34.

Which system of government does India follow?

Monarchial system

Parliamentary system

Socialist system

Presidential system

35.

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

30 days

7 days

14 days

21 days

36.

What are institutions in the context of a democracy?

None of the above

Arrangements to attend to tasks of governance

Rules for elections

Agencies for collecting taxes

37.

Which institutions take important policy decisions in India?

Prime Minister and the Cabinet

Supreme Court

None of these

Civil Servants

38.

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

Once every six months.

Twice a year.

Thrice a year.

39.

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

Office Memorandum

Presidential Address

Union Cabinet Decision

Mandal Commission Report

40.

Why is working with institutions important in a democracy?

It allows quick decision-making.

It ensures consultation and accountability.

It gives unlimited power to leaders.

It eliminates the need for rules.

41.

The President of India can exercise their discretion when:

Passing a bill in Parliament

Reconsidering advice from the Council of Ministers

When no party has a clear majority in the Lok Sabha

Signing international treaties

42.

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

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

By a decision made by the Prime Minister.

By the President’s decision.

By the Chief Justice’s decision.

43.

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

A member of the Rajya Sabha

The person most likely to secure majority support

Any Member of Parliament

The leader of the largest party

44.

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

Lok Sabha

Both Houses have this power

Neither House has this power

Rajya Sabha

45.

What is the primary role of Parliament in a democracy?

To settle disputes

To collect taxes

To make and approve laws

To implement laws

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