Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#16] Implementing laws is the function of-
Correct Answer

(A) Executive

Explanation

Solution: Legislature in India has been conferred with the function to make laws. But function of its implementation is with executive. There are two types of executives in India Temporary or Political and Permanent. Political executive includes members of Council of Ministers including Prime Minister. Whereas permanent executives are members of bureaucracy or civil services. Judiciary in India has been provided with the function to adjudicate laws.

[#17] Which of the following person was elected unopposed for the post of president?
Correct Answer

(C) N.Sanjeev Reddy

Explanation

Solution: Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy is the only President who got elected unopposed. He served as President of India from 1977 to 1982. He was the first Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and a two time Speaker of Lok Sabha. He became the youngest Indian President ever.

[#18] The second most senior office in the country is of-
Correct Answer

(C) Office of the Vice President of India

Explanation

Solution: Office of President is the most senior office in country whereas office of Vice President comes second in the table of precedence. Office of Prime Minister is ranked third which is followed by office of Governor with in concerned State and former Presidents. There after comes the office of Deputy Prime Minister in table of precedence which is followed by Chief Justice of India along with Speaker of Lok Sabha.

[#19] Which among the following is not appointed by the President of India?
Correct Answer

(A) Vice President of India

Explanation

Solution: Other than Vice President all others are appointed by the President. Vice President after being elected by collegium becomes the ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha. President only administer the oath but do not appoint him.

[#20] The Vice President of India is elected by-
Correct Answer

(A) The members of Parliament

Explanation

Solution: As per the provisions of Article-66, Vice President of India shall be elected by an Electoral College consisting of members of both the houses of Parliament through the method of Proportional Representation by Means of Single Transferable Vote (PRSTV) system.