Indian polity miscellaneous


  1. In the Union Government, the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible for the :









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    According to Article 75 of Indian Constitution, the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People (Lok Sabha). In simple terms, it means that all council of ministers stand united and are collectively (jointly) responsible for all the acts of omission and commission in the Lok Sabha.

    Correct Option: C

    According to Article 75 of Indian Constitution, the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People (Lok Sabha). In simple terms, it means that all council of ministers stand united and are collectively (jointly) responsible for all the acts of omission and commission in the Lok Sabha.


  1. Which of the following Articles of Indian Constitution includes the procedure for the impeachment of the President?









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    Article 61 of Indian Constitution deals with the procedure for impeachment of the President. It states that when a President is to be impeached for violation of the Constitution, the charge shall be preferred by either House of Parliament. The charges are to be framed in the form of resolution, signed at least by 1/4thmembers of the total members of the House.

    Correct Option: D

    Article 61 of Indian Constitution deals with the procedure for impeachment of the President. It states that when a President is to be impeached for violation of the Constitution, the charge shall be preferred by either House of Parliament. The charges are to be framed in the form of resolution, signed at least by 1/4thmembers of the total members of the House.



  1. Who among the following gave the slogan ‘Garibi Hatao’ and led Congress to win the general elections of 1971?









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    Garibi Hatao Desh Bachao (Abolish poverty and rescue the country) was the theme and slogan of Indira Gandhi's 1971 election bid and later also used by her son Rajiv Gandhi. Later, this slogan was part of the 5th Five-Year Plan.

    Correct Option: A

    Garibi Hatao Desh Bachao (Abolish poverty and rescue the country) was the theme and slogan of Indira Gandhi's 1971 election bid and later also used by her son Rajiv Gandhi. Later, this slogan was part of the 5th Five-Year Plan.


  1. Who among the following was the first politician to become a Chief Minister of a State and Prime Minister of India?









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    Chaudhary Charan Singh was the first politician to become a Chief Minister of a state and Prime Minister of India. He held the position of Chief Minister of a state (Uttar Pradesh: April 1967 – February 1968 and again in 1970) before becoming the Prime Minister of India in July 1979. Former Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Deve Gowda was the first Chief Minister of a state (Karnataka) to be elevated to the post of Prime Minister of India while in office in 1996. India’s current Prime Minister Narendra Modi also became the Prime Minister while serving as the Chief Minister of Gujarat from October 2001 to May 2014.

    Correct Option: D

    Chaudhary Charan Singh was the first politician to become a Chief Minister of a state and Prime Minister of India. He held the position of Chief Minister of a state (Uttar Pradesh: April 1967 – February 1968 and again in 1970) before becoming the Prime Minister of India in July 1979. Former Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Deve Gowda was the first Chief Minister of a state (Karnataka) to be elevated to the post of Prime Minister of India while in office in 1996. India’s current Prime Minister Narendra Modi also became the Prime Minister while serving as the Chief Minister of Gujarat from October 2001 to May 2014.



  1. Which of the following statements about a Money Bill is not correct?









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    As per Article 110, a Money Bill can be introduced in Lok Sabha only. If any question arises whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not, the decision of Speaker thereon is final. The Speaker is under no obligation to consult any one in coming to a decision or in giving his certificate that a Bill is a Money Bill.

    Correct Option: A

    As per Article 110, a Money Bill can be introduced in Lok Sabha only. If any question arises whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not, the decision of Speaker thereon is final. The Speaker is under no obligation to consult any one in coming to a decision or in giving his certificate that a Bill is a Money Bill.