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Union & State Executive

44 questions in Indian Polity.

Asked in 2025, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2009

2025 · Q59Indian PolityUnion & State Executiveeasy

With reference to the Indian polity, consider the following statements : I. The Governor of a State is not answerable to any court for the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of his/her office. II. No criminal proceedings shall be instituted or continued against the Governor during his/her term of office. III. Members of a State Legislature are not liable to any proceedings in any court in respect of anything said within the House. Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. (a)I and II only
  2. (b)II and III only
  3. (c)I and III only
  4. (d)I, II and III
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Official answer(d) I, II and III

2023 · Q36Indian PolityUnion & State Executivemoderate

Consider the following statements : 1. If the election of the President of India is declared void by the Supreme Court of India, all acts done by him/her in the performance of duties of his/her office of President before the date of decision become invalid. 2. Election for the post of the President of India can be postponed on the ground that some Legislative Assemblies have been dissolved and elections are yet to take place. 3. When a Bill is presented to the President of India, the Constitution prescribes time limits within which he/she has to declare his/her assent. How many of the above statements are correct?

  1. (a)Only one
  2. (b)Only two
  3. (c)All three
  4. (d)None
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Official answer(d) None

2022 · Q17Indian PolityUnion & State Executiveeasy

Consider the following statements : 1. Attorney General of India and Solicitor General of India are the only officers of the Government who are allowed to participate in the meetings of the Parliament of India. 2. According to the Constitution of India, the Attorney General of India submits his resignation when the Government which appointed him resigns. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)Both 1 and 2
  4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Official answer(d) Neither 1 nor 2

2019 · Q66Indian PolityUnion & State Executiveeasy

Which one of the following suggested that the Governor should be an eminent person from outside the State and should be a detached figure without intense political links or should not have taken part in politics in the recent past?

  1. (a)First Administrative Reforms Commission (1966)
  2. (b)Rajamannar Committee (1969)
  3. (c)Sarkaria Commission (1983)
  4. (d)National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution (2000)
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Official answer(c) Sarkaria Commission (1983)

2017 · Q99Indian PolityUnion & State Executivemoderate

Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government :

  1. (a)An arrangement for minimizing the criticism against the Government whose responsibilities are complex and hard to carry out to the satisfaction of all.
  2. (b)A mechanism for speeding up the activities of the Government whose responsibilities are increasing day by day.
  3. (c)A mechanism of parliamentary democracy for ensuring collective responsibility of the Government to the people.
  4. (d)A device for strengthening the hands of the head of the Government whose hold over the people is in a state of decline.
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Official answer(c) A mechanism of parliamentary democracy for ensuring collective responsibility of the Government to the people.

2014 · Q60Indian PolityUnion & State Executivemoderate

Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State? 1. Sending a report to the President of India for imposing the President's rule 2. Appointing the Ministers 3. Reserving certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of the President of India 4. Making the rules to conduct the business of the State Government Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. (a)1 and 2 only
  2. (b)1 and 3 only
  3. (c)2, 3 and 4 only
  4. (d)1, 2, 3 and 4
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Official answer(b) 1 and 3 only

2014 · Q62Indian PolityUnion & State Executivemoderate

Consider the following statements : 1. The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business. 2. All executive actions of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)Both 1 and 2
  4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Official answer(a) 1 only

2013 · Q2Indian PolityUnion & State Executivemoderate

Which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. (a)In India, the same person cannot be appointed as Governor for two or more States at the same time
  2. (b)The Judges of the High Court of the States in India are appointed by the Governor of the State just as the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President
  3. (c)No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post
  4. (d)In the case of a Union Territory having a legislative setup, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Lt. Governor on the basis of majority support
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Official answer(c) No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post

2013 · Q68Indian PolityUnion & State Executivemoderate

Consider the following statements : 1. The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament. 2. The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India. 3. The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for legislation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 and 3 only
  3. (c)1 and 3 only
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(b) 2 and 3 only

2012 · Q53Indian PolityUnion & State Executiveeasy

The Prime Minister of India, at the time of his/her appointment

  1. (a)need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of one of the Houses within six months
  2. (b)need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of the Lok Sabha within six months
  3. (c)must be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament
  4. (d)must be a member of the Lok Sabha
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Official answer(a) need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of one of the Houses within six months

2012 · Q56Indian PolityUnion & State Executivemoderate

According to the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the President of India to cause to be laid before the Parliament which of the following? 1. The Recommendations of the Union Finance Commission 2. The Report of the Public Accounts Committee 3. The Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General 4. The Report of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 and 4 only
  3. (c)1, 3 and 4 only
  4. (d)1, 2, 3 and 4
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Official answer(c) 1, 3 and 4 only

2009 · Q85Indian PolityUnion & State Executivemoderate

With reference to Union Government, consider the following statements : 1. The Constitution of India provides that all Cabinet Ministers shall be compulsorily the sitting members of Lok Sabha only. 2. The Union Cabinet Secretariat operates under the direction of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)Both 1 and 2
  4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Official answer(d) Neither 1 nor 2