Working of Institutions (Quiz)

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1.

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

To make laws and policies.

To draft the Constitution.

To monitor the executive's decisions.

To appoint judges.

2.

Who appoints the Prime Minister in India?

The President

Lok Sabha

Chief Justice of India

Leader of the Opposition

3.

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

Rajya Sabha

Council of Ministers

Legislative Assembly

Lok Sabha

4.

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

Finance Commission

Mandal Commission

Election Commission

Sarkaria Commission

5.

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

The Rajya Sabha intervenes

The Prime Minister and all Ministers resign

The judiciary reviews the decision

The President dissolves Parliament

6.

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

30%

27%

15%

22.5%

7.

Who controls the Council of Ministers in India?

Lok Sabha

President

Rajya Sabha

Supreme Court

8.

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

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.

The Parliament can only meet during the budget session.

9.

Who signed the Office Memorandum?

The President of India

The Prime Minister of India

The Speaker of Lok Sabha

The Joint Secretary in the Department of Personnel and Training

10.

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

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.

It ensures the legislature has more power.

11.

Why is working with institutions important in a democracy?

It eliminates the need for rules.

It ensures consultation and accountability.

It gives unlimited power to leaders.

It allows quick decision-making.

12.

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

Political Executive

Cabinet Secretariat

Administrative Advisors

Permanent Executive

13.

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

Indira Gandhi

Rajiv Gandhi

V.P. Singh

P.V. Narasimha Rao

14.

What is the primary role of Parliament in a democracy?

To settle disputes

To collect taxes

To make and approve laws

To implement laws

15.

Which system of government does India follow?

Socialist system

Parliamentary system

Presidential system

Monarchial system

16.

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 the President’s decision.

By the Chief Justice’s decision.

By a decision made by the Prime Minister.

17.

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

Abolition of caste-based reservations

27% reservation for SEBC in government jobs

Conducting elections every three years

Formation of the Janata Dal party

18.

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

They have more technical expertise

They are appointed directly by the President

They hold office for a longer duration

They are elected representatives answerable to the people

19.

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

For a fixed tenure of five years

Until the President decides otherwise

As long as they maintain majority support in the Lok Sabha

Until the next general election

20.

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

Mandal Commission Report

Presidential Address

Union Cabinet Decision

Office Memorandum

21.

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

Lok Sabha

Both Houses have this power

Rajya Sabha

Neither House has this power

22.

The President of India can exercise their discretion when:

Passing a bill in Parliament

Reconsidering advice from the Council of Ministers

Signing international treaties

When no party has a clear majority in the Lok Sabha

23.

Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court in India?

The Parliament.

The President of India.

The Chief Justice of India.

The Prime Minister.

24.

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

All major appointments are made in the President's name

Supervises the functioning of political institutions

Head of the State

Head of the Government

25.

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

Recommendation by the judiciary

Popularity in the public

Majority support in the Rajya Sabha

Majority support in the Lok Sabha

26.

Who is responsible for implementing the decisions taken by ministers?

Civil Servants

Judiciary

President of India

Parliament

27.

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.

28.

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

30 days

21 days

7 days

14 days

29.

When was the Second Backward Classes Commission set up?

1979

1980

1990

1989

30.

Which institutions take important policy decisions in India?

Civil Servants

None of these

Prime Minister and the Cabinet

Supreme Court

31.

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

Cabinet Minister

All ministers

Chief Minister

Minister of State with Independent Charge

32.

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

The leader of the largest party

The person most likely to secure majority support

A member of the Rajya Sabha

Any Member of Parliament

33.

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

Civil servants (permanent executive)

The Rajya Sabha

Members of Parliament

The Supreme Court

34.

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

13 August 1990

26 January 1992

35.

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

Cabinet Minister

Minister of State with Independent Charge

Chief Minister

Minister of State

36.

Why is the judiciary in India considered powerful?

Because it can change the Constitution.

Because it controls the executive.

Because it has no restrictions on its powers.

Because it can declare laws and actions unconstitutional.

37.

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

To set the overall framework and objectives for policies

To decide on technical aspects of governance

To implement policies designed by experts

To replace permanent executives when required

38.

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

Ministry of State

Cabinet

Council of Ministers

Executive Committee

39.

What is the role of the Supreme Court?

Formulating policies

Settling disputes between citizens and the government

Approving budgets

Conducting elections

40.

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

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.

It allows the judiciary to intervene in all governmental decisions.

41.

What are institutions in the context of a democracy?

Agencies for collecting taxes

Arrangements to attend to tasks of governance

Rules for elections

None of the above

42.

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

The President decides.

The bill is discarded.

Rajya Sabha's decision is final.

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

43.

Which ministry was responsible for issuing the Office Memorandum?

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Ministry of Finance

Ministry of Education

44.

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 only handles criminal cases.

It is only an advisory body to the President.

45.

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

Once every six months.

Thrice a year.

Twice a year.

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