Q361. Which one of the following statements about the Attorney General of India is incorrect?
Indian Polity and Governance: RAS Prelims MCQs
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Q362. The following question consists of two statements -- Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer the question by selecting the appropriate option:
Assertion (A): The death or resignation of the Prime Minister automatically brings about the dissolution of the Council of Ministers.
Reason (R): The Prime Minister is the keystone of the cabinet arch; he is central to its formation, life, and death.
Assertion (A): The death or resignation of the Prime Minister automatically brings about the dissolution of the Council of Ministers.
Reason (R): The Prime Minister is the keystone of the cabinet arch; he is central to its formation, life, and death.
Explanation
The Prime Minister occupies a central position in the parliamentary system, acting as the foundation of the government. Because the Council of Ministers is formed on the Prime Minister’s advice, his death or resignation automatically causes the entire ministry to dissolve. This reflects the principle that the executive’s authority is tied to the Prime Minister, the keystone of the cabinet arch.
Q363. The Chief Minister of a State cannot vote in the Presidential election if:
Explanation
The electoral college for the President consists only of elected members of the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and State Legislative Assemblies. Members of the State Legislative Councils, whether elected or nominated, are excluded from the voting process. Therefore, if a Chief Minister is a member of the upper house of the state legislature, they are ineligible to participate in the election.
Q364. Consider the following statements regarding the Vice President of India:
I. He can be removed from office by a resolution of the Rajya Sabha passed by a special majority and agreed to by the Lok Sabha.
II. No ground has been mentioned in the Constitution for his removal.
III. An election to fill a vacancy caused by the expiration of the term of office of Vice- President must be completed before the expiration of the term.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
I. He can be removed from office by a resolution of the Rajya Sabha passed by a special majority and agreed to by the Lok Sabha.
II. No ground has been mentioned in the Constitution for his removal.
III. An election to fill a vacancy caused by the expiration of the term of office of Vice- President must be completed before the expiration of the term.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Explanation
Unlike the President, the Constitution does not specify grounds for the removal of the Vice- President. The removal resolution must be passed by the Rajya Sabha with an effective majority and agreed to by the Lok Sabha with a simple majority. Furthermore, Article 68 mandates that the election to fill a vacancy caused by the expiration of the term must be completed beforehand.
Q365. Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, who served as the Vice President of India, was formerly the Chief Minister of which state?
Explanation
Bhairon Singh Shekhawat served as the eleventh Vice-President of India from 2002 to 2007. Prior to this, he had a long and distinguished political career in Rajasthan, where he served as the Chief Minister for three terms. His transition from state-level leadership to one of the highest constitutional offices in the Union reflects his significant influence within the Indian political system.
Q366. In the event of the offices of both the President and Vice President falling vacant simultaneously, who acts as the President of India?
Explanation
The President (Discharge of Functions) Act, 1969, provides for situations where both the President and Vice-President’s offices are vacant. In such instances, the Chief Justice of India acts as the President. If the Chief Justice is also unavailable, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court performs these duties. This ensures the continuity of the head of state’s functions under all circumstances.
Q367. Arrange the following constitutional functionaries in the correct order of the Table of Precedence:
I. Prime Minister
II. President
III. Governors of States within their respective States
IV. Vice President
I. Prime Minister
II. President
III. Governors of States within their respective States
IV. Vice President
Explanation
The Warrant of Precedence defines the hierarchy of various constitutional and government officials. The President holds the first rank as the head of state. The Vice-President ranks second, followed by the Prime Minister in the third position. Governors of states, within their respective jurisdictions, occupy the fourth rank. This order is used for state protocols and ceremonial occasions across the country.
Q368. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer:
| Office | Administers Oath to the Office |
|---|---|
| A. President | i. President or his appointee |
| B. Prime Minister | ii. Chief Justice of India |
| C. Vice President | iii. President |
| D. Chief Justice of India | iv. President or some person appointed in that behalf by him |
Explanation
Oaths of office are administered by specific authorities. The Chief Justice of India administers the oath to the President. The President, in turn, administers the oath to the Prime Minister, Vice- President, and the Chief Justice of India. In some cases, the President may appoint another person to perform this duty. These oaths are crucial for assuming constitutional responsibilities and maintaining legal order.
Q369. Which of the following constitutional provisions embodies the convention that the President is the nominal head?
Explanation
Article 74(1) provides for a Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister to aid and advise the President, who must act on that advice. This is what makes the President the nominal head.
Q370. Consider the following statements regarding the role of the Prime Minister of India:
I. He is the chairman of the National Development Council.
II. He is the principal channel of communication between the President and the Council of Ministers.
III. He is the political head of the services.
IV. He recommends the dissolution of the Lok Sabha to the President.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
I. He is the chairman of the National Development Council.
II. He is the principal channel of communication between the President and the Council of Ministers.
III. He is the political head of the services.
IV. He recommends the dissolution of the Lok Sabha to the President.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Explanation
The Prime Minister holds several pivotal roles. He chairs the National Development Council and serves as the principal communicator between the President and the Cabinet. As the political head of the services, he oversees administration and policy implementation. Crucially, the Prime Minister recommends the dissolution of the Lok Sabha to the President, wielding significant control over the lower house’s tenure and election cycles.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 361 | (a) He is debarred from private legal practice. |
| 362 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 363 | (d) He is a member of the State Legislative Council |
| 364 | (b) II and III only |
| 365 | (b) Rajasthan |
| 366 | (d) The Chief Justice of India |
| 367 | (a) II, IV, I, III |
| 368 | (a) A-ii, B-iii, C-iv, D-i |
| 369 | (a) Article 74(1) |
| 370 | (d) I, II, III and IV |
Key facts from Indian Polity and Governance
- The RPSC syllabus lists the Indian Constitution, the political system and governance, with public policy, vigilance and accountability bodies as part of the paper.
- Article-number questions are the commonest: for example Article 356 for President’s Rule, Article 324 for the Election Commission and Article 243K for the State Election Commission.
- Statement and assertion-reason questions test exceptions, so learn each provision with its limits.
- Questions on bodies ask for appointing authority, removing authority, tenure and the body to which the report goes.
- The Rajasthan-specific part of polity is on a separate page, with its own 8 chapters.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Indian Polity and Governance?
This page has 944 practice MCQs on Indian Polity and Governance. Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Which chapters does the Indian polity set cover?
Twelve chapters: framing of the Constitution, Preamble and citizenship; Fundamental Rights; DPSP and Fundamental Duties; Union executive; Parliament; Union judiciary; Union-State relations; emergency provisions; local government; constitutional and statutory bodies; public policy and citizen charter; and vigilance and accountability.
Is polity part of the RAS Prelims syllabus?
Yes. The RPSC syllabus for General Knowledge includes the Indian Constitution, political system and governance, together with the political and administrative system of Rajasthan, which is covered on the separate Rajasthan polity page.
How should I revise polity for RAS Prelims?
Make a table of articles, bodies and amendments. Attempt each chapter, read the explanation for every miss and note the article number and the exception. Repeat the chapter after a few days, as polity facts are easy to confuse.