working of institutions Flashcards

(41 cards)

1
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What is the primary role of the Parliament of India?

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To make laws for the country.

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True or False: The President of India is the head of the state.

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True

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3
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for the execution of laws in India.

A

Executive

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4
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Which body is responsible for the financial administration of India?

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The Parliament

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5
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What are the two houses of the Parliament of India?

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Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

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6
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True or False: The Rajya Sabha has a fixed term of six years.

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True

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7
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What is the maximum number of members in the Lok Sabha?

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552 members

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8
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Who has the authority to dissolve the Lok Sabha?

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The President of India

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9
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What is the term length for members of the Lok Sabha?

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Five years

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10
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Which institution is the highest judicial authority in India?

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The Supreme Court

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True or False: The Chief Justice of India is appointed by the President.

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True

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12
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What is the role of the Election Commission of India?

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To conduct free and fair elections in the country.

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13
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for the enforcement of laws.

A

Judiciary

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14
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What is the minimum age to contest elections for the Lok Sabha?

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25 years

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15
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Which article of the Indian Constitution establishes the Supreme Court?

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Article 124

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16
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True or False: The Prime Minister of India is elected by the citizens directly.

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False

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17
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What is the primary function of the Cabinet in India?

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To make policy decisions.

18
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Who is the head of the Cabinet?

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The Prime Minister

19
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Which body advises the President of India?

A

The Council of Ministers

20
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is the highest decision-making body in the executive branch.

21
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What is the role of the Governor in a state?

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To act as the representative of the President in the state.

22
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True or False: The Governor has the power to dissolve the state legislative assembly.

23
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What is the term length for a Governor in India?

24
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Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment of Governors?

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What is the role of the Finance Commission in India?
To recommend the distribution of taxes between the center and states.
26
Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for maintaining law and order in a state.
State Government
27
What is the primary function of the Planning Commission (now NITI Aayog)?
To formulate five-year plans for economic development.
28
True or False: The Prime Minister is also a member of the Lok Sabha.
True
29
What is the role of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
To audit the accounts of the government.
30
Who appoints the members of the Rajya Sabha?
The President and the elected members of the state legislative assemblies.
31
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the apex body for the administration of justice in India.
Supreme Court
32
What is the significance of the Fundamental Rights in the Constitution?
They guarantee individual rights and freedoms.
33
True or False: The Constitution of India was adopted on January 26, 1950.
True
34
What are the three branches of government in India?
Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary
35
Which article provides for the establishment of a High Court in each state?
Article 214
36
Fill in the blank: The __________ oversees the implementation of government policies.
Executive
37
What is the primary role of the Legislative Assembly in a state?
To make laws for the state.
38
True or False: Members of the Rajya Sabha are elected for a term of three years.
False
39
What is the main purpose of the Indian Constitution?
To provide a framework for governance and protect rights.
40
What is the role of the National Development Council?
To review the working of the National Plan and recommend measures.
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for the appointment of the Prime Minister.
President