Indian polity miscellaneous


  1. Which one of the following is the specific feature of the single-member constituency system?









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    The single member constituency system allows a single representative in a legislative body rather than two or more. Because single-member districts are used in conjunction with plurality or majority voting rules, they are also said to foster strong and stable government.

    Correct Option: C

    The single member constituency system allows a single representative in a legislative body rather than two or more. Because single-member districts are used in conjunction with plurality or majority voting rules, they are also said to foster strong and stable government.


  1. Who acts as the channel of communication between the President and the Council Ministers?









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    The Prime Minister is the chief channel of communication between the President and the Council of Ministers and keeps the former informed about all the decisions of the council. Article 74 of the Constitution lays down that there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advice the President.

    Correct Option: D

    The Prime Minister is the chief channel of communication between the President and the Council of Ministers and keeps the former informed about all the decisions of the council. Article 74 of the Constitution lays down that there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advice the President.



  1. If the President of India wants to resign, he has to address the letter of resignation to the









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    According to Article 56 of the Indian Constitution, the President may, by writing under his hand addressed to the Vice-President, resign his office. The same article also states that the President holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office.

    Correct Option: C

    According to Article 56 of the Indian Constitution, the President may, by writing under his hand addressed to the Vice-President, resign his office. The same article also states that the President holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office.


  1. The maximum strength of Rajya Sabha is









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    Article 80 of the Constitution lays down the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha as 250, out of which 12 members are nominated by the President and 238 are representatives of the States and of the two Union Territories.
    Note : The Rajya Sabha or Council of States is the upper house of the Parliament of India. Membership of Rajya Sabha is limited by the Constitution to a maximum of 250 members, and current laws have provision for 245 members. Maximum of 12 members can be nominated by president of India.

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    Article 80 of the Constitution lays down the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha as 250, out of which 12 members are nominated by the President and 238 are representatives of the States and of the two Union Territories.
    Note : The Rajya Sabha or Council of States is the upper house of the Parliament of India. Membership of Rajya Sabha is limited by the Constitution to a maximum of 250 members, and current laws have provision for 245 members. Maximum of 12 members can be nominated by president of India.



  1. Parliamentary or Presidential Government can be distinguished mainly by









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    In a parliamentary system, the executive branch derives its democratic legitimacy from, and is held accountable to, the legislature; the executive and legislative branches are thus interconnected. In a presidential system, the head of state often is also the head of government, and the executive branch does not derive its democratic legitimacy from the legislature.

    Correct Option: D

    In a parliamentary system, the executive branch derives its democratic legitimacy from, and is held accountable to, the legislature; the executive and legislative branches are thus interconnected. In a presidential system, the head of state often is also the head of government, and the executive branch does not derive its democratic legitimacy from the legislature.