Class 11 Political Science Book 2 ch 4 practice quiz in English part 2 Posted on March 16, 2025March 16, 2025 by Anshul Gupta0% 0 votes, 0 avg 1 Class 11 Political Science Book 2 ch 4practice quiz in English part 2 1 / 201. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a semi-presidential system? A. Both a president and a prime minister B. The president is directly elected by the people. C. The president and prime minister always belong to the same party. D. The president is not accountable to the legislature. Explanation: In a semi-presidential system, the president and prime minister can be from different parties, sometimes leading to political tension. 2 / 202. What is the difference between the permanent executive and the political executive? A. The permanent executive is elected, while the political executive is appointed. B. The permanent executive is responsible for policy decisions, while the political executive handles day-to-day administration. C. The permanent executive consists of civil servants, while the political executive includes the President, Prime Minister, and ministers. D. The permanent executive is temporary, while the political executive is permanent. Explanation: The political executive (President, Prime Minister, and ministers) is responsible for government policy, while the permanent executive (civil servants) handles daily administration. 3 / 203. What has increased the importance of the presidential office since 1989? A. Amendments to the Constitution B. Coalition governments C. Single-party rule D. Economic growth Explanation: The rise of coalition governments has led to greater presidential involvement in government formation and dissolution, increasing the importance of the office. 4 / 204. Which country has a presidential system of government? A. India B. France C. United Kingdom D. United States Explanation: The United States is a classic example of a presidential system where the President holds significant executive powers. 5 / 205. How does the Prime Minister choose the Council of Ministers? A. Through a random lottery B. Based on personal relationships C. Based on educational qualifications D. Based on seniority and political importance Explanation: The Prime Minister selects ministers based on their seniority within the party, their political influence, and other relevant factors. 6 / 206. What has been a significant trend in Indian politics since 1989? A. Presidential rule B. Coalition governments C. Military coups D. Single-party rule Explanation: Since 1989, coalition governments have become common in India, leading to power-sharing and negotiations between various political parties. 7 / 207. What is the role of the President in a parliamentary system like India’s? A. Head of state B. Directly elected by the people C. Head of government D. Supreme authority in both theory and practice Explanation: In a parliamentary system, the President is the Head of state, a largely ceremonial role. The Prime Minister and Council of Ministers hold the real executive power. 8 / 208. What happens if the Prime Minister of India dies or resigns? A. The Lok Sabha is dissolved. B. The President takes over as Prime Minister. C. The Vice President becomes the acting Prime Minister. D. The Council of Ministers is automatically dissolved. Explanation: The Prime Minister’s death or resignation automatically dissolves the Council of Ministers, necessitating the formation of a new government. 9 / 209. What is the ‘pocket veto’ power of the President? A. The power to dissolve Parliament B. The power to keep a bill pending without any time limit C. The power to send a bill back to Parliament for reconsideration D. The power to dismiss the Prime Minister Explanation: The ‘pocket veto’ refers to the President’s ability to indefinitely delay giving assent to a bill, effectively preventing it from becoming law. 10 / 2010. What is the primary reason India adopted a parliamentary system? A. To give more power to the President B. To emulate the American model of governance C. To prevent personality cults and ensure government accountability to the legislature D. To ensure a strong and unaccountable executive Explanation: The parliamentary system was chosen to prevent the concentration of power in one individual and to ensure that the executive branch remains answerable to the people’s representatives. 11 / 2011. What is the primary role of the President in ordinary circumstances? A. Leader of the ruling party B. Formal head of state and ceremonial duties C. Active policy-making D. Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces Explanation: In normal circumstances, the President acts as a ceremonial head of state, representing the country and providing stability during government transitions. 12 / 2012. How is the Vice President of India elected? A. By the President B. By the electoral college consisting of only Members of Parliament C. Directly by the people D. By the Supreme Court Explanation: The Vice President is elected similarly to the President, but the electoral college includes only Members of Parliament, not state legislatures. 13 / 2013. What is the minimum requirement for a person to be appointed as Prime Minister? A. They must be nominated by the President. B. They must be the leader of the largest party in the Rajya Sabha. C. They must have the support of the majority in the Lok Sabha. D. They must be a member of the Lok Sabha. Explanation: The Prime Minister must command the support of the majority of members in the Lok Sabha to form and lead the government. 14 / 2014. What does Article 74(1) of the Indian Constitution state? A. The President has absolute power. B. The President is directly elected by the people. C. The President must act in accordance with the advice of the Council of Ministers. D. The President can dismiss the Prime Minister at any time. Explanation: Article 74(1) mandates that the President must act on the advice given by the Council of Ministers, making the Prime Minister and their cabinet the real executive. 15 / 2015. What is the significance of the Prime Minister’s role in the Indian government? A. They are a mere figurehead. B. They have limited power compared to the President. C. They are primarily responsible for ceremonial duties. D. They are the most important functionary of the government. Explanation: As the head of the Council of Ministers, the Prime Minister wields significant power and is considered the most important figure in the Indian government. 16 / 2016. How is the President of India elected? A. By the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers B. Directly by the people C. By the Supreme Court D. Indirectly by elected MLAs and MPs Explanation: The President of India is elected indirectly by an electoral college consisting of elected Members of Parliament and state legislatures. 17 / 2017. In what situation does the President of India have the discretion to choose the Prime Minister? A. When no party has a clear majority in the Lok Sabha B. When the President believes the Prime Minister is incompetent C. When the President's party wins a majority in the Lok Sabha D. When a single party has a clear majority in the Lok Sabha Explanation: When no party secures a majority, the President has the discretion to choose the Prime Minister based on who they believe can form a stable government. 18 / 2018. Which of the following is NOT a function of the executive branch of government? A. Making laws B. Looking after the welfare of the people C. Implementing laws D. Maintaining law and order Explanation: The executive branch is primarily responsible for implementing laws and policies, not creating them. The legislature handles lawmaking. 19 / 2019. What is the main ground for impeachment of the President of India? A. Violation of the Constitution B. Personal misconduct C. Incompetence D. Loss of majority support in Parliament Explanation: The President can be impeached by Parliament for violating the Constitution. This is the sole ground for impeachment. 20 / 2020. What is the main function of the Vice President? A. Chief Justice of India B. Ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha C. Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces D. Head of government Explanation: The Vice President serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Parliament. Please insert your information to see your ranking अपनी Ranking जानने के लिए कृपया अपनी जानकारी भरे NamePhone Number Your score isThe average score is 55% 0% Restart quiz Category: Class 11 Political Science Quizzes in English
