Answer The Following Question.
1. If you are elected as the President of India, which decision can you take on your own?
a. Select the person you like as Prime Minister.
b. Dismiss a Prime Minister who has a majority in Lok Sabha.
c. Ask for reconsideration of a bill passed by both Houses.
d. Nominate the leaders of your choice to the Council of Ministers.
Ans:
c. Ask for reconsideration of a bill passed by both Houses
2. Who among the following is part of the political executive?
a. District Collector
b. Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs
c. Home Minister
d. Director-General of Police
Ans:
c. Home Minister
3. Which of the following statements about the judiciary is false?
a. Every law passed by the Parliament needs the approval of the Supreme Court.
b. Judiciary can strike down a law if it goes against the spirit of the Constitution.
c. Judiciary is independent of the Executive.
d. Any citizen can approach the courts if their rights are violated.
Ans:
a. Every law passed by the Parliament needs the approval of the Supreme Court.
4. Which of the following institutions can make changes to an existing law of the country?
a. The Supreme Court
b. The President
c. The Prime Minister
d. The Parliament
Ans:
d. The Parliament
5. Match the ministry with the news they may release:
News Release | Ministry |
A new policy to increase jute exports | Ministry of Commerce and Industry |
Telephone services for rural areas | Ministry of Communications and Information Technology |
Price reduction of rice and wheat under PDS | Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Public Distribution |
A pulse polio campaign launch | Ministry of Health |
Increased allowances for soldiers in high altitudes | Ministry of Defence |
6. Name the institution exercising powers on these matters:
Ans:
a. Allocating funds for infrastructure and welfare: Lok Sabha (Ministry of Finance)
b. Considering a law to regulate stock exchanges: Parliament
c. Resolving disputes between two state governments: Supreme Court
d. Providing relief for earthquake victims: Executive
7. Why is the Prime Minister in India not directly elected by the people?
Ans:
a. In a Parliamentary democracy, only the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha can become the Prime Minister. This ensures the PM represents the majority view in the legislature.
8. Reaction to a film showing a Chief Minister for a day making big changes:
Ans: Such films are unrealistic. A Chief Minister cannot work alone and needs the support of institutions, such as the council of ministers and the legislature, to implement changes. Laws and decisions require time and proper procedures.
9. Mock Parliament: Lok Sabha vs. Rajya Sabha majority choice:
Ans: If given a choice, having a majority in the Lok Sabha is more impactful. Lok Sabha members are directly elected, and the Prime Minister is chosen from the majority party here. This ensures greater power in decision-making.
10. Views on the judiciary’s role in the reservation order:
Ans:
b. Anjaiah’s view is correct. The judiciary is independent because it could have ruled against the government. Instead, the Supreme Court directed the government to modify the order, showing its balanced role.