Chapter 4: Executive
Politics • Class 11 • Class 11 Indian Constitution at work
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Executive
Politics • Class 11 • Class 11 Indian Constitution at work
Related PYQs (45)
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.25
Consider the following statements:
1
The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by the Governor of that State.
2
The Chief Secretary in a State has a fixed tenure.
Indian Polity and Governance
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.8
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.46
The main advantage of the parliamentary form of government is that
Polity
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.50
The Parliament of India exercises control over the functions of the Council of Ministers through
1
Adjournment motion
2
Question hour
3
Supplementary questions
Polity
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.99
Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government:
Polity
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.32
With reference to the election of the President of India, consider the following statements :
1
The value of the vote of each MLA varies from State to State.
2
The value of the vote of MPs of the Lok Sabha is more than the value of the vote of MPs of the Rajya Sabha.
Polity
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.41
Consider the following statements :
1
No criminal proceedings shall be instituted against the Governor of a State in any court during his term of office.
2
The emoluments and allowances of the Governor of a State shall not be diminished during his term of office.
Polity
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.66
Which one of the following suggested that the Governor should be an eminent person from outside the State and should be a detached figure without intense political links or should not have taken part in politics in the recent past?
Polity
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.1
Consider the following statements:
Polity
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.15
In the context of India, which one of the following is the characteristic appropriate for bureaucracy?
Polity
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.49
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Polity
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.78
With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements :
1
N. Gopalaswamy Iyengar Committee suggested that a minister and a secretary be designated solely for pursuing the subject of administrative reform and promoting it.
2
In 1970, the Department of Personnel was constituted on the recommendation of the Administrative Reforms Commission, 1966, and this was placed under the Prime Minister's charge.
Polity
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.14
Consider the following statements :
1
The Constitution of India classifies the ministers into four ranks viz. Cabinet Minister, Minister of State with Independent Charge, Minister of State and Deputy Minister.
2
The total number of ministers in the Union Government, including the Prime Minister, shall not exceed 15 percent of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha.
Polity
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.17
Consider the following statements :
1
Attorney General of India and Solicitor General of India are the only officers of the Government who are allowed to participate in the meetings of the Parliament of India.
2
According to the Constitution of India, the Attorney General of India submits his resignation when the Government which appointed him resigns.
Polity
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.36
Consider the following statements :
1
If the election of the President of India is declared void by the Supreme Court of India, all acts done by him/her in the performance of duties of his/her office of President before the date of decision become invalid.
2
Election for the post of the President of India can be postponed on the ground that some Legislative Assemblies have been dissolved and elections are yet to take place.
3
When a Bill is presented to the President of India, the Constitution prescribes time limits within which he/she has to declare his/her assent.
Polity
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.92
With reference to India, consider the following pairs : Action : The Act under which it is covered
1
Unauthorized wearing of police or military uniforms : The Official Secrets Act, 1923
2
Knowingly misleading or otherwise interfering with a police officer or military officer when engaged in their duties : The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
3
Celebratory gunfire which can endanger the personal safety of others : The Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019
Polity
2025•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.3
With reference to the Government of India, consider the following information:
Organization: Directorate of Enforcement; Some of its functions: Enforcement of the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018; It works under: Internal Security Division-I, Ministry of Home Affairs
Organization: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence; Some of its functions: Enforces the Provisions of the Customs Act, 1962; It works under: Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance
Organization: Directorate General of Systems and Data Management; Some of its functions: Carrying out big data analytics to assist tax officers for better policy and nabbing tax evaders; It works under: Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance
In how many of the above rows is the information correctly matched?
Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations
2025•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.57
With reference to India, consider the following pairs :
Organization: Union Ministry
I. The National Automotive Board: Ministry of Commerce and Industry
II. The Coir Board: Ministry of Heavy Industries
III. The National Centre for Trade Information: Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Polity
2025•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.59
With reference to the Indian polity, consider the following statements :
I. The Governor of a State is not answerable to any court for the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of his/her office.
II. No criminal proceedings shall be instituted or continued against the Governor during his/her term of office.
III. Members of a State Legislature are not liable to any proceedings in any court in respect of anything said within the House.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Polity
2025•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.86
Consider the following statements with regard to pardoning power of the President of India :
I. The exercise of this power by the President can be subjected to limited judicial review.
II. The President can exercise this power without the advice of the Central Government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Indian Polity
2025•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.93
Who amongst the following are members of the Jury to select the recipient of 'Gandhi Peace Prize'?
I. The President of India
II. The Prime Minister of India
III. The Chief Justice of India
IV. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Polity
2016•Mains•GS-II•Q.8
What is a quasi-judicial body? Explain with the help of concrete examples.
Polity
2016•Mains•GS-II•Q.14
"Traditional bureaucratic structure and culture have hampered the process of socio-economic development in India." Comment.
GS-II
2017•Mains•GS-II•Q.18
Initially Civil Services in India were designed to achieve the goals of neutrality and effectiveness, which seems to be lacking in the present context. Do you agree with the view that drastic reforms are required in Civil Services? Comment.
GS-II
2018•Mains•GS-II•Q.3
Under what circumstances can the Financial Emergency be proclaimed by the President of India? What consequences follow when such a declaration remains in force?
Polity
2019•Mains•GS-II•Q.1
Do you think that Constitution of India does not accept principle of strict separation of powers rather it is based on the principle of 'checks and balance'? Explain.
Polity
2019•Mains•GS-II•Q.14
The Attorney-General is the chief legal adviser and lawyer of the Government of India. Discuss.
Polity
2020•Mains•GS-II•Q.15
Which steps are required for constitutionalization of a Commission? Do you think imparting constitutionality to the National Commission for Women would ensure greater gender justice and empowerment in India? Give reasons.
Polity
2022•Mains•GS-II•Q.14
Critically examine the procedures through which the Presidents of India and France are elected.
Polity
2023•Mains•GS-II•Q.15
Explain the significance of the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act. To what extent does it reflect the accommodative spirit of federalism?
Constitution
2025•Mains•GS-II•Q.3
Compare and contrast the President's power to pardon in India and in the USA. Are there any limits to it in both the countries? What are 'preemptive pardons'?
GS-II
2025•Mains•GS-II•Q.5
The Attorney General of India plays a crucial role in guiding the legal framework of the Union Government and ensuring sound governance through legal counsel. Discuss his responsibilities, rights and limitations in this regard.
Polity
2026•Mains•GS-II•Q.8
Analyse the advantages and limitations of the generalist structure of the Indian Civil Services in contemporary governance.
Polity
2026•Mains•GS-II•Q.14
Examine how the separation of powers is practised in India compared to the rigid presidential model of the United States of America. In this context, compare the actual authority of the Indian Prime Minister with that of the President of the USA.
Polity
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.2
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Polity
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.12
Consider the following statements:
Attorney General of India can
1. take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha
2. be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha
3. speak in the Lok Sabha
4. vote in the Lok Sabha
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Polity
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.68
Consider the following statements:
1
The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament.
2
The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India.
3
The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for legislation.
Polity
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.70
Consider the following statements:
1
The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha are not the members of that House.
2
While the nominated members of the two Houses of the Parliament have no voting right in the presidential election, they have the right to vote in the election of the Vice President.
Polity
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.58
Which of the following is/are the function/functions of the Cabinet Secretariat?
1
Preparation of agenda for Cabinet Meetings
2
Secretarial assistance to Cabinet Committees
3
Allocation of financial resources to the Ministries
Polity
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.60
Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State?
1
Sending a report to the President of India for imposing the President's rule
2
Appointing the Ministers
3
Reserving certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of the President of India
4
Making the rules to conduct the business of the State Government
Polity
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.62
Consider the following statements:
1
The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business.
2
All executive actions of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the Prime Minister.
Polity
2014•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.58
Which of the following is/are the function/functions of the Cabinet Secretariat?
1
Preparation of agenda for Cabinet Meetings
2
Secretarial assistance to Cabinet Committees
3
Allocation of financial resources to the Ministries
Polity
2014•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.60
Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State?
1
Sending a report to the President of India for imposing the President's rule
2
Appointing the Ministers
3
Reserving certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of the President of India
4
Making the rules to conduct the business of the State Government
Polity
2014•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.62
Consider the following statements:
1
The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business.
2
All executive actions of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the Prime Minister.
Polity
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.44
Consider the following statements:
1
The Executive Power of the Union of India is vested in the Prime Minister.
2
The Prime Minister is the ex officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board.
Polity
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