The Spectrum

Q. Describe the powers and functions of the prime minister of india.{pointwise}

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In Indian polity, which one is supreme (a) The Supreme Court (b) The Constitution (c) The Parliament (d) Religion

1. The Supreme Court

2. The Constitution

3. The Parliament

4. Religion

Q. The entire executive is responsible to the legislature for its policies and acts. This feature is called ____________.

1. Collective Responsibility
2. Collected Responsibility
3. Reverse Responsibility
4. Centered Responsibility

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Describe the powers anf functions of the prime minister of india.

Q. The integrated judicial system of India is a unitary feature of the Constitution.

1. True
2. False

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difference between nation state and modern state

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how is the indian prime minister elected ? describe his power and function?

Q. Uma says that federal form of government has a weak point when compared to the unitary form of government. Ram says that unitary government has a relatively rigid constitution. Who do you think is correct?

1. Ram is correct.
2. Uma is correct.
3. Both are correct.
4. Both are wrong.

Q. The Rajya Sabha is also known as the:

1. Council of the State
2. Council of States
3. House of People
4. House of Commons

Q. Why is the Prime Minister in India not directly elected by the people? Choose the most appropriate answer and give reasons for your choice.

1. Since the Prime Minister is appointed by the President there is no need for it.
2. In a Parliamentary democracy only the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha can become the Prime Minister.
3. Direct election of the Prime Minister will involve lot of expenditure on election.
4. Lok Sabha can remove the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers even before the expiry of their term.

Q. Assertion (A): India is often called a 'quasi-federal' state.
Reason (R): India has a bicameral legislature.

1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true and (R) is false.
4. (A) is false and (R) is true.
5. Both (A) and (R) are false.

Q. How many lists are mentioned in the Constitution to divide legislative power between the states and the Centre?

1. 6
2. 5
3. 2
4. 3

Q. How many subjects are mentioned in the Concurrent List?

1. 52
2. 61
3. 100
4. 50

Q. Which of the following describes the ‘unitary’ features of the Indian constitution?

1. The state has the power to appoint it's own Governor.
2. Presence of three lists for power sharing
3. The power of the Centre becomes supreme in case of Emergency.
4. The decision of union legislature overrules the state legislature.

Q. Ram says giving greater autonomy to states always creates peace. Rahul says giving autonomy to states never creates peace. Who do you think is right?

1. Ram is right.
2. Rahul is right.
3. Both are right.
4. Both are wrong.

Q. 1. Federations can be classified as 'Holding Together' and 'Coming Together'.
2. In the former category, a country chooses to divide its authority between the member states and the central government. India and Belgium are examples of such federations.
3. In the latter category, independent states join to form a larger unit. For example, the USA.

In light of the points given above, which of the following statements is/are true?

1. The Centre is more powerful in 'Holding Together' federations
2. In the USA, the Centre and the states are said to have equal powers
3. Both categories accommodate dual politics, providing for regional or provincial governments
4. In Belgium, the powers of the states are equal to the powers of the Centre.

Q. Which of the following situations reflect the unitary nature of the Indian Constitution?

1. Shri Banwarilal Purohit was appointed as the Governor of Tamil Nadu by the President of India
2. Rohit's parents are from Madurai but he grew up in Pune. He is, however, an Indian citizen.
3. A Constitutional Amendment Bill has been introduced in the Parliament. It needs the ratification of state legislatures before being passed.
4. A case was fought in the Kerala High Court. Dissatisfied with the verdict, the petitioners appealed to the Supreme Court.

Q. Burst the bubbles which mention subjects that are part of the Union List.

1. Defence
2. Police
3. Railways
4. Telegraph
5. Prison
6. Agriculture
7. Banking
8. Armed Forces

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Explain the various functions of Prime minister. Can it has any limitation ? Explain.

Q. I was once declared by the 5th President of India. I can be called by an Indian President in a situation of urgency caused due to internal disturbance or aggression, or in situations where the constitutional machinery of a state breaks down. I can also be called in cases of financial crisis. I give immense power to the Centre.

Who am I?

1. Dissolution of Lok Sabha
2. State of Emergency
3. Pocket Veto
4. Advisory Power of the Supreme Court

Q. When was a National Emergency imposed in India by Indira Gandhi?

1. 1975

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what are the significance of the principle of collective responsibility of council of ministers?

Q. Indian federalism is symmetrical, where the power of the states is equivalent to that of the Union.

1. True
2. False

Q. Which of the following statements is/are true regarding the powers of Prime Minister in India?

1. He is the Head of the State but many of his powers are nominal.
2. Cabinet helps the Prime Minister to execute the functions of the government.
3. He needs the consent of the Cabinet and President to execute his powers.
4. He often represents India at international summits regarding policymaking.

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what are the significance of the principal of collective of responsibility of council of minister

Q. Who is the real head of the Indian Government?