UPSC Static Quiz – Polity : 18 October 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Parliamentary Government: The President is the Real Executive (de facto) in the Indian government. The Prime Minister is appointed by the President, who uses their discretion. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Rajya Sabha. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 only d) None of the above Correct Solution: d) All statements are incorrect: Statement 1 is incorrect because the President is the Nominal Executive (de jure) and the Prime Minister is the Real Executive (de facto). Statement 2 is incorrect as the Prime Minister is appointed by the President, but this appointment is based on the majority party’s leader in the Lok Sabha, not the President’s discretion. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha, not the Rajya Sabha. Incorrect Solution: d) All statements are incorrect: Statement 1 is incorrect because the President is the Nominal Executive (de jure) and the Prime Minister is the Real Executive (de facto). Statement 2 is incorrect as the Prime Minister is appointed by the President, but this appointment is based on the majority party’s leader in the Lok Sabha, not the President’s discretion. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha, not the Rajya Sabha.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Parliamentary Government:

• The President is the Real Executive (de facto) in the Indian government.

• The Prime Minister is appointed by the President, who uses their discretion.

• The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Rajya Sabha.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) 1 and 2 only

• b) 2 and 3 only

• d) None of the above

Solution: d)

All statements are incorrect:

• Statement 1 is incorrect because the President is the Nominal Executive (de jure) and the Prime Minister is the Real Executive (de facto).

• Statement 2 is incorrect as the Prime Minister is appointed by the President, but this appointment is based on the majority party’s leader in the Lok Sabha, not the President’s discretion.

• Statement 3 is incorrect because the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha, not the Rajya Sabha.

Solution: d)

All statements are incorrect:

• Statement 1 is incorrect because the President is the Nominal Executive (de jure) and the Prime Minister is the Real Executive (de facto).

• Statement 2 is incorrect as the Prime Minister is appointed by the President, but this appointment is based on the majority party’s leader in the Lok Sabha, not the President’s discretion.

• Statement 3 is incorrect because the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha, not the Rajya Sabha.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Which of the following articles of the Constitution of India requires the Prime minster of India to furnish information related to decisions of the Council of Ministers to the President of India? a) Article 74 b) Article 75 c) Article 78 d) Article 81 Correct Solution: c) Article 78: It shall be the duty of the Prime Minister — (a) to communicate to the President all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation; (b) to furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation as the President may call for; and (c) if the President so requires, to submit for the consideration of the Council of Ministers any matter on which a decision has been taken by a Minister but which has not been considered by the Council. Incorrect Solution: c) Article 78: It shall be the duty of the Prime Minister — (a) to communicate to the President all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation; (b) to furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation as the President may call for; and (c) if the President so requires, to submit for the consideration of the Council of Ministers any matter on which a decision has been taken by a Minister but which has not been considered by the Council.

#### 2. Question

Which of the following articles of the Constitution of India requires the Prime minster of India to furnish information related to decisions of the Council of Ministers to the President of India?

• a) Article 74

• b) Article 75

• c) Article 78

• d) Article 81

Solution: c)

Article 78:

It shall be the duty of the Prime Minister —

(a) to communicate to the President all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation;

(b) to furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation as the President may call for; and

(c) if the President so requires, to submit for the consideration of the Council of Ministers any matter on which a decision has been taken by a Minister but which has not been considered by the Council.

Solution: c)

Article 78:

It shall be the duty of the Prime Minister —

(a) to communicate to the President all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation;

(b) to furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation as the President may call for; and

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements. In Lok Sabha and state legislatures, the President and Governor respectively sets the date for the election of the Speaker. The Constitution specifies that the Speaker should be elected within 6 months from the formation of new Government. Usually, the Speaker comes from the ruling party. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. The Constitution specifies offices like those of the President, Vice President, Chief Justice of India, and Comptroller and Auditor General of India, as well as Speakers and Deputy Speakers. Article 93 for Lok Sabha and Article 178 for state Assemblies state that these Houses “shall, as soon as may be”, choose two of its members to be Speaker and Deputy Speaker. The Constitution neither sets a time limit nor specifies the process for these elections. It leaves it to the legislatures to decide how to hold these elections. In Lok Sabha and state legislatures, the President/Governor sets a date for the election of the Speaker. The legislators of the respective Houses vote to elect one among themselves to these offices. Usually, the Speaker comes from the ruling party. In the case of the Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, the position has varied over the years. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. The Constitution specifies offices like those of the President, Vice President, Chief Justice of India, and Comptroller and Auditor General of India, as well as Speakers and Deputy Speakers. Article 93 for Lok Sabha and Article 178 for state Assemblies state that these Houses “shall, as soon as may be”, choose two of its members to be Speaker and Deputy Speaker. The Constitution neither sets a time limit nor specifies the process for these elections. It leaves it to the legislatures to decide how to hold these elections. In Lok Sabha and state legislatures, the President/Governor sets a date for the election of the Speaker. The legislators of the respective Houses vote to elect one among themselves to these offices. Usually, the Speaker comes from the ruling party. In the case of the Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, the position has varied over the years.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements.

• In Lok Sabha and state legislatures, the President and Governor respectively sets the date for the election of the Speaker.

• The Constitution specifies that the Speaker should be elected within 6 months from the formation of new Government.

• Usually, the Speaker comes from the ruling party.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

• The Constitution specifies offices like those of the President, Vice President, Chief Justice of India, and Comptroller and Auditor General of India, as well as Speakers and Deputy Speakers. Article 93 for Lok Sabha and Article 178 for state Assemblies state that these Houses “shall, as soon as may be”, choose two of its members to be Speaker and Deputy Speaker.

• The Constitution neither sets a time limit nor specifies the process for these elections. It leaves it to the legislatures to decide how to hold these elections. In Lok Sabha and state legislatures, the President/Governor sets a date for the election of the Speaker. The legislators of the respective Houses vote to elect one among themselves to these offices.

• Usually, the Speaker comes from the ruling party. In the case of the Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, the position has varied over the years.

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

• Usually, the Speaker comes from the ruling party. In the case of the Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, the position has varied over the years.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding the merits of the parliamentary system: The system prevents despotism by dividing executive authority among multiple ministers. The parliamentary system creates harmony between the executive and judiciary. It provides wide representation to different regions and sections of society through the Council of Ministers. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct, as the parliamentary system prevents despotism by dividing executive authority among the Council of Ministers (CoM), rather than concentrating power in one individual. Statement 2 is incorrect because the system ensures harmony between the executive and legislature, not the judiciary. Statement 3 is correct, as the CoM provides wide representation to different sections of society and regions within the government. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is correct, as the parliamentary system prevents despotism by dividing executive authority among the Council of Ministers (CoM), rather than concentrating power in one individual. Statement 2 is incorrect because the system ensures harmony between the executive and legislature, not the judiciary. Statement 3 is correct, as the CoM provides wide representation to different sections of society and regions within the government.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the merits of the parliamentary system:

• The system prevents despotism by dividing executive authority among multiple ministers.

• The parliamentary system creates harmony between the executive and judiciary.

• It provides wide representation to different regions and sections of society through the Council of Ministers.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is correct, as the parliamentary system prevents despotism by dividing executive authority among the Council of Ministers (CoM), rather than concentrating power in one individual.

Statement 2 is incorrect because the system ensures harmony between the executive and legislature, not the judiciary.

Statement 3 is correct, as the CoM provides wide representation to different sections of society and regions within the government.

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is correct, as the parliamentary system prevents despotism by dividing executive authority among the Council of Ministers (CoM), rather than concentrating power in one individual.

Statement 2 is incorrect because the system ensures harmony between the executive and legislature, not the judiciary.

Statement 3 is correct, as the CoM provides wide representation to different sections of society and regions within the government.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements. The position the Prime Minister of India holds is often described as “first among equals”. The Prime Minister is responsible for decision-making on all important policy issues and other portfolios not allocated to any other minister. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: d) The Prime Minister is the head of the Central Council of Ministers in an executive capacity. The position he holds is often described as “first among equals”, wherein the PM has a unique role and is considered the primary leader of the COM, but is nevertheless equal to his ministers. Notably, Article 75 states: “The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People.” Additionally, the PM is responsible for decision-making on all important policy issues and other portfolios not allocated to any other minister. Incorrect Solution: d) The Prime Minister is the head of the Central Council of Ministers in an executive capacity. The position he holds is often described as “first among equals”, wherein the PM has a unique role and is considered the primary leader of the COM, but is nevertheless equal to his ministers. Notably, Article 75 states: “The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People.” Additionally, the PM is responsible for decision-making on all important policy issues and other portfolios not allocated to any other minister.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements.

• The position the Prime Minister of India holds is often described as “first among equals”.

• The Prime Minister is responsible for decision-making on all important policy issues and other portfolios not allocated to any other minister.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: d)

The Prime Minister is the head of the Central Council of Ministers in an executive capacity. The position he holds is often described as “first among equals”, wherein the PM has a unique role and is considered the primary leader of the COM, but is nevertheless equal to his ministers.

Notably, Article 75 states: “The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People.” Additionally, the PM is responsible for decision-making on all important policy issues and other portfolios not allocated to any other minister.

Solution: d)

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