Welcome to your Working of Institutions (Quiz)

1. 
How long can the Rajya Sabha delay a money bill passed by the Lok Sabha?

2. 
What is the role of the Supreme Court?

3. 
The President of India can exercise their discretion when:

4. 
How long does a Prime Minister continue in power in India?

5. 
Which of the following is NOT a role of the President of India?

6. 
Who can the President appoint as Prime Minister in case no party gets a majority in the Lok Sabha?

7. 
What is β€˜public interest litigation’?

8. 
What is the term used for civil servants who assist the political executive?

9. 
Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court in India?

10. 
Who assists the political executive in carrying out day-to-day administration in India?

11. 
What is the role of the Supreme Court in India’s judiciary?

12. 
What happens if there is a conflict between the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on an ordinary bill?

13. 
Why is the political executive more powerful than the permanent executive?

14. 
Which of the following is true about the Parliament meetings in India?

15. 
Who is responsible for implementing the decisions taken by ministers?

16. 
Who was the Prime Minister of India in 1990, when the Office Memorandum was issued?

17. 
What does the concept of β€˜judicial review’ allow in India?

18. 
Which type of minister is in charge of smaller ministries and participates in Cabinet meetings only when invited?

19. 
Which house of the Parliament does not have the power to pass a β€˜no confidence’ motion?

20. 
What is the primary role of Parliament in a democracy?

21. 
Which system of government does India follow?

22. 
What is the official name of the body that includes all Ministers in India?

23. 
What was one of the major recommendations of the Mandal Commission?

24. 
What was the name of the order issued by the Government of India on August 13, 1990?

25. 
Who controls the Council of Ministers in India?

26. 
Why is working with institutions important in a democracy?

27. 
What is the primary function of the Parliament meeting in India?

28. 
Which institutions take important policy decisions in India?

29. 
How can a judge be removed from their position in India?

30. 
What are institutions in the context of a democracy?

31. 
Which House of Parliament in India is directly elected by the people?

32. 
What is the significance of an independent judiciary in a democracy?

33. 
Who signed the Office Memorandum?

34. 
Which type of minister is in charge of smaller ministries and works under the Cabinet Ministers?

35. 
What percentage of government jobs was reserved for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC)?

36. 
What happens if the Lok Sabha passes a β€˜no confidence’ motion against the Council of Ministers?

37. 
How often does the Parliament of India meet in a year?

38. 
The Prime Minister is appointed based on which of the following criteria?

39. 
Who appoints the Prime Minister in India?

40. 
When was the second Office Memorandum issued to exclude well-to-do persons among the backward classes from reservation benefits?

41. 
Which ministry was responsible for issuing the Office Memorandum?

42. 
Why is the judiciary in India considered powerful?

43. 
Which Commission's recommendations led to the issuance of this order?

44. 
What is the primary role of the political executive in decision-making?

45. 
When was the Second Backward Classes Commission set up?