Executive- 2 - UPSC Indian Polity Free MCQ Test with solutions

Test: Executive- 2 - Question 1

What is the organ of government that primarily looks after the function of implementation and administration called?

A. Executive
B. Judiciary
C. Defence
D. None

Detailed Solution: Question 1

The organ of government that primarily looks after the function of implementation and administration is called the executive.

Test: Executive- 2 - Question 2

Who is the formal chief of state in Canada?

A. Queen Elizabeth I
B. Queen Elizabeth II
C. President
D. None

Detailed Solution: Question 2

Canada has a parliamentary democracy with a constitutional monarchy where Queen Elizabeth II is the formal chief of state, and the prime minister is the head of government.

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Test: Executive- 2 - Question 3

Who appoints the prime minister?

A. Governor
B. President
C. Vice-President
D. None

Detailed Solution: Question 3

The president appoints the prime minister as well as the ministers.

Test: Executive- 2 - Question 4

What country has a parliamentary system with the president as the formal head of state and the prime minister as the head of government?

A. Canada
B. America
C. Italy
D. None

Detailed Solution: Question 4

Italy has a parliamentary system with the president as the formal head of state and the prime minister as the head of government.

Test: Executive- 2 - Question 5

What country has a semi-presidential system?

A.
England
B.
North Korea
C.
China
D.
Russia

Detailed Solution: Question 5

A semi-presidential system is one in which a directly elected president (head of state) coexists with a prime minister (head of government), and executive powers are shared.

Russia's constitutional framework provides for a president as head of state and a prime minister who heads the government; the president appoints the prime minister and holds significant executive authority.

Therefore, Russia is an example of a semi-presidential system. Correct answer: D (Russia).

Test: Executive- 2 - Question 6

When was the executive presidency system in Sri Lanka introduced?

A. 1975
B. 1978
C. 1974
D. 1981

Detailed Solution: Question 6

In 1978 the constitution of Sri Lanka was amended, and the system of executive presidency was introduced.

Test: Executive- 2 - Question 7

How many members of parliament must pass a resolution to remove the president?

A.
Two-Thirds
B.
Three-Quarters
C.
One-Third
D.
Three-Fourths

Detailed Solution: Question 7

The president cannot be removed except by a resolution in the parliament passed by at least two-thirds of the total number of members of parliament.

Test: Executive- 2 - Question 8

Who comprises the governor, chief minister, and council of ministers at the state level?

A. Judiciary
B. Director
C. Executive
D. None

Detailed Solution: Question 8

At the state level, the executive comprises the governor and the chief minister and the council of ministers.

Test: Executive- 2 - Question 9

How long is the president elected in India?

A. Five
B. Four
C. Six
D. Three

Detailed Solution: Question 9

The President of India serves a five-year term, as per Article 56 of the Indian Constitution. This provision outlines the following:

The President holds office for five years from the date on which they enter their office.

Test: Executive- 2 - Question 10

Who can remove the president from office?

A. Mps
B. Parliament
C. Elections
D. Parliamentarians

Detailed Solution: Question 10

The president can be removed from office only by parliament by impeachment.

Test: Executive- 2 - Question 11

What power does the president have to withhold or refuse to give consent to bills passed by the parliament?

A. Repeal
B. Veto
C. Referendum
D. Legislature

Detailed Solution: Question 11

The president also has veto power by which he can withhold or refuse to give consent to bills (other than money bills) passed by the parliament.

Test: Executive- 2 - Question 12

What kind of power does the president have to use the veto in a very effective manner?

A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Logical
D. None

Detailed Solution: Question 12

This gives the president an informal power to use the veto in a very effective manner.

Test: Executive- 2 - Question 13

Since what year have major political changes significantly increased the importance of the presidential office?

A. 1989
B. 1986
C. 1992
D. 1985

Detailed Solution: Question 13

Since 1989 major political changes have considerably increased the importance of the presidential office.

Test: Executive- 2 - Question 14

Who described the prime minister as the linchpin of government?

A. Gandhi
B. Nehru
C. Rajendra prasad
D. None

Detailed Solution: Question 14

Nehru described the prime minister as the linchpin of the government.

Test: Executive- 2 - Question 15

The prime minister and all the ministers have to be members of what?

A. Supreme Court
B. Parliament
C. Election Commission
D. None

Detailed Solution: Question 15

The prime minister and all the ministers have to be members of the parliament.

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