The Prime Minister and the Cabinet are responsible for making ___ decisions.

Significant policy

True or False: The Supreme Court primarily makes policy decisions for the government.

False. The Supreme Court resolves disputes between citizens and the government, not the policy decisions.

What key role did the Prime Minister play in the implementation of the Mandal Commission report?

The Prime Minister led the government and made most decisions in Cabinet meetings, relying on majority support from Lok Sabha members to pass the memorandum.

The Mandal Commission report recommended a ___% reservation in government jobs for backward classes.

27

What was the Supreme Court's ruling in 'Indira Sawhney and others Vs Union of India' regarding reservation benefits?

The Supreme Court upheld the original order but stated that affluent members of backward classes should not receive reservation benefits.

What is the primary role of Parliament in a democracy?

Parliament holds the supreme political authority, is responsible for law-making, ensures government accountability, oversees public finances, serves as a forum for debate, and can seek information from the government.

The Indian Parliament consists of two Houses, with the Lower House called ___ and the Upper House known as ___.

Lok Sabha; Rajya Sabha

True or False: The Rajya Sabha has more power than the Lok Sabha in the Indian Parliament.

False; the Lok Sabha holds more power over the Rajya Sabha.

Fill in the blank: The total membership of the Rajya Sabha is ____, with ____ members elected by states and Union Territories.

245; 233

What is the significance of the President's ability to nominate members to the Rajya Sabha?

The President can nominate 12 members to represent distinguished individuals in literature, science, art, or social service.

In the event of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament on an ordinary law, what process is followed?

A joint session is held where members from both Houses meet, but the opinion of the Lok Sabha carries more weight due to its larger membership.

True or False: The President of India has significant powers in the political system.

False. The President has only nominal powers.

Fill in the blank: The Prime Minister coordinates the work of different ___ and has final decisions in case of disagreements.

Departments

Riddle: I oversee all ministries and can dismiss my colleagues at will. Who am I?

The Prime Minister of India

What is the relationship between the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers?

The Prime Minister is the most influential member, guiding the Council of Ministers and overseeing all ministers.

The President of India is elected by a majority of votes from ___ and ___.

Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of the Legislative Assemblies (MLAs)

The Supreme Court in India is the ___ court in the country.

Highest