Indian Polity MCQs on “The Governance System of India”

Que- 31.  Which one of the following is not true in relation to democratic determination?

(A) A state in which people are supreme

(B) Supreme power is vested in elected head

(C) Supreme power is vested in a person (solely) likewise a king

(D) A government formed by representative elected by people

Que- 32.  Which one of the following is incorrect about the Indian Political System?

(A) Secular State

(B) Parliamentary System of the Government

(C) Federal Policy

(D) Presidential System of Government

Que- 33.  Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government.

(A) An arrangement for minimizing the criticism against the Government whose responsibilities are complex and hard to carry out to the satisfaction of all

(B) A mechanism for speeding up the activities of the Government whose responsibilities are increasing day by day

(C) A mechanism of parliamentary democracy for ensuring collective responsibility of the Government to the people

(D) A device for strengthening the hands of the head of the Government whose hold over the people is in a state of decline

Que- 34.  In the Preamble of Constitution adopted on 26 November, 1949 which word/words was/were not present?

1. Socialist
2. Secular
3. Integrity
4. Republic

Choose the correct answer by following code:-

(A) 1, 2 and 3

(B) 2, 3 and 4

(C) 1, 2 and 4

(D) 3 and 4

Que- 35.  The cardinal features of political system in India are …..?

1. It is a democratic republic.
2. It has a Parliamentary form of government.
3. The supreme power vests in People of India.
4. It provides for a unified authority.

Select the correct answer from the code given below:-

 (A) 1 and 2

(B) 1, 2 and 3

(C) 2, 3 and 4

(D) All the four

Que- 36.  In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are implied institutionally in the Parliamentary Government?

1. Members of the Cabinet are the Members of the Parliament.
2. Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence in the Parliament.
3. The Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:-

(A) 1 and 2

(B) Only 3

(C) 2 and 3

(D) All of these

Que- 37.  The Preamble given in the Constitution …..?

1. is not enforceable in courts.
2. is important and have utility.
3. Describes the aims of governance.
4. Helps to give a Judicial meaning to our Constitution.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:-

(A) 1 and 2

(B) 2 and 3

(C) 1, 2 and 3

(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Que- 38.  Which of the following statements about the federal system in India are correct?

1. The Constitution introduces a federal system as the basic structure of Government.
2. There is a strong admixture of a unitary bias.
3. Both the Union and State Legislatures are sovereign.
4. The legislative, financial and judicial powers have been divided between the Union and its units.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:-

(A) Only 1

(B) Only 1 and 2

(C) Only 1, 2 and 3

(D) All the four

Que- 39.  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A Constitutional Government is one which …..?

1. Places effective restriction on individual liberty in the interest of the state Authority.
2. Places effective restriction on the Authority of the State in the interest of individual liberty.

(A) Only 1

(B) Only 2

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

Que- 40.  Which of the following is a unitary element in India Federal System?

1. Decentralization of Powers
2. Appointment of Governors
3. Unequal representation in Rajya Sabha
4. Judicial Review
5. All India Services
6. Bi-cameral legislature

(A) 1, 3 and 6

(B) 2, 3 and 5

(C) 3, 5 and 6

(D) 2, 4 and 5

Que- 41.  Consider the following statements.

1. India is a democratic polity.
2. India is a sovereign state.
3. India has a democratic society.
4. India is welfare state.

Which of the above statements are true?

(A) Only 1 and 2

(B) Only 1, 2 and 3

(C) Only 2, 3 and 4

(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4