Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government:
Correct Answer:
(C) A mechanism of parliamentary democracy for ensuring collective responsibility of the Government
Parliamentary system of Government is also known as cabinet form of government or responsible Government. This type of Government is responsible to the popular House of legislature and remains in power till it has the majority in that House. Thus, Cabinet form of Government is a mechanism to ensure collective responsibility of the Government to the people.
Ques: 2
There is parliamentary system of Government in India because the
Correct Answer:
(D) Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha
A parliamentary system of Government is a system of democratic government in which the members of the executive are taken from the legislature and are accountable for the same. Therefore, the Executive (Council of Ministers) is responsible to the Lok Sabha (House of the People).
Ques: 3
The main advantage of the parliamentary form of government is that
Correct Answer:
(C) The executive remains responsible to the legislature
One of the main advantages of the parliamentary form of Government is that the executive remains responsible to the Legislature. This results in the formation of a responsible Government. In such a Government system the Executive derives its legitimacy from the Legislature. Thus, option (c) is the correct answer.
Ques: 4
In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are implied institutionally in the Parliamentary Government?
Members of the Cabinet are the Members of the Parliament.
Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence in the Parliament.
The Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct Answer:
(A) 1 and 2
In Parliamentary System the Union Council of Ministers exercises executive authority. The Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lower House of the Parliament called the House of the People. Any Minister who is not the member of the either House of Parliament for six consecutive months shall at the expiration of that period cease to be a Minister according to Art. 75(5). According to Art. 75(3), the Council of Minister shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People. Thus Statement 1 and 2 are correct, but statement 3 is incorrect as the Cabinet is headed by the Head of the Government, the Prime Minister. The Head of the State is the President.
Ques: 5
A Parliamentary System of Government is one in which :
Correct Answer:
(B) the Government is responsible to the Parliament and can be removed by it
In a Parliamentary System of government, members of the executive are taken from the legislature and are also accountable to the Legislature (Parliament). Parliamentary System of government is also known as Cabinet form of government. Government is responsible for the legislature's popular house and remains in power till it has the support of the majority of members in that house.
Ques: 6
We adopted parliamentary democracy based on the British model, but how does our model differ from that model?
As regards legislation, the British Parliament is supreme or sovereign but in India, the power of the Parliament to legislate is limited.
In India, matters related to the constitutionality of the Amendment of an Act of the Parliament are referred to the Constitution Bench by the Supreme Court.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct Answer:
(C) Both 1 and 2
Parliamentary sovereignty is a principle of the UK constitution. It makes Parliament the supreme legal authority in the UK, which can create or end any law. Generally, the courts cannot overrule its legislation and no Parliament can pass laws that future Parliaments cannot change. Therefore, statement 1 is correct. But India follows constitutional government where the power of Parliament to legislate is limited by the constitution. In the case of India, the concept of Basic Structure has moulded the Judiciary to a certain extent; the Basic Structure Principle has stood as a pillar for the Indian Judiciary. It gives the power to the Judiciary to curb any action of the Legislature and the Executive if found contradictory. The provision for a Constitution bench has been provided in the Constitution of India under Article 143 and Article 145(3). It is the Chief Justice of India who is constitutionally authorized to constitute a constitution bench and refer cases to it. A constitution bench consists of at least five or more judges of the court which is set up to decide substantial questions of law with regard to the interpretation of the constitution in a case. Statement 2, is also correct.
Ques: 7
In a Presidential Government, all the executive powers are vested in –
Correct Answer:
(A) President
In a Presidential form of Government, all the executive powers are vested in the President who serves as both head of the state and head of the Government.
Ques: 8
The cardinal features of political system in India are –
It is a democratic republic.
It has a Parliamentary form of government.
The supreme power vests in People of India.
It provides for a unified authority.
Select the correct answer from the code given below :
Code :
Correct Answer:
(B) 1, 2 and 3
Exp: The cardinal features of the political system in India are that it is a democratic republic, where the supreme power is vested in the People of India. India has a Parliamentary form of Government however; it does not provide for a unified authority but makes a Separation of powers between Union and States.
Ques: 9
Consider the following statements:
India is a democratic polity.
India is a sovereign state.
India has a democratic society.
India is a welfare state.
Which of the above statements are true?
Correct Answer:
(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
According to the Constitution, India is a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic. The architect of Indian Constitution provided for a welfare State by the provision of Directive Principles of state policy. Thus option (d) is the correct answer.
Ques: 10
Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian polity?
Correct Answer:
(D) Authoritarian Government
There is Rule of Law in India. India has a democratic Government which is opposite to authoritarian Government. After every five-years, peoples of India elect their representatives who constitute a Government following the Constitution of India.
Ques: 11
‘Welfare State’ aims to
Correct Answer:
(B) Management of welfare of weaker sections
The Welfare State is a concept of Government in which the State plays a key role in the protection and promotion of the social and economic well-being of its citizens. It is based on the principles of equality of opportunity, equitable distribution of wealth, and public responsibility for those unable to avail themselves the minimum necessities for a good life.
Ques: 12
Which one of the following is not the Philosophy of the Constitution of India?
Correct Answer:
(D) Communist State
The Philosophy and ideals of the Constitution are reflected in the Preamble of Constitution. India is a democratic republic committed to provide equality of opportunity and status. The Preamble describes socialist state as an ideal to be realised by India. To provide for political equality, India has adopted the principle of 'Adult Franchise'. Communist state however is not the philosophy of the Constitution of India.
Ques: 13
Which one of the following is a basic feature of the Presidential Government?
Correct Answer:
(B) Single Executive
The basic feature of the Presidential Government is a single Executive. In such Government, the power is centralized.