Polity MCQs : Topic 11. Parliamentary System and Presidential system

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Indian Polity MCQs
Indian Polity MCQs Que. 101 to 110

Q. 101) Consider the following statements
1. Constitution of India provides for a Presidential form of government at the Centre
2. Constitution of India provides for a parliamentary form of government in the states

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Ans : A. 1 only.
Constitution of India provides for a parliamentary form of government, both at the centre and in the states.

Q. 102) Article 74 and 75 deals with

A. The President of India
B. Parliamentary form of government at the centre
C. Establishment and Constitution of Supreme Court
D. Comptroller and Auditor General of India

Ans : B. Parliamentary form of government at the centre.

Q. 103) Consider the following statements
1. In Parliamentary system of government, executive is responsible to the legislature
2. In Presidential system of government, executive is not responsible to the legislature.
3. Presidential government is also known as cabinet government or responsible government or Westminster model of government

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
A. 1, 2 only
B. 3 only
C. All of the above
D. None of the above

Ans : B. 3 only
Parliamentary government is also known as cabinet
government or responsible government or Westminster model of government

Q. 104) Consider the following statements
Features of parliamentary government in India
1. President is the nominal executive and the Prime Minister is the real executive
2. The political party which secures majority seats in the parliament forms the government
3. The ministers are collectively responsible to the Parliament in general and to the Lok Sabha in particular

Ans : B. 1, 3 only
The political party which secures majority seats in the Lok Sabha (not in parliament) forms the government

Q. 105) The Constitution of India allows minister who is not a member of the Parliament for a period of . . . .  ceases to be a minister.

A. six consecutive months
B. Three consecutive months
C. Twelve consecutive months
D. Nine consecutive months

Ans : A. six consecutive months

Q. 106) Article 74 of the Indian Constitution deals with

A. Constitution of Parliament
B. Council of ministers to aid and advise President
C. Attorney-General for India
D. Annual financial statement (budget)

Ans : B. Council of ministers to aid and advise President

Q. 107) Consider the following statements
1. The lower house of the Parliament (Lok Sabha) can be dissolved by the Prime minister on recommendation of the President of India
2. Prime Minister is the leader of council of ministers

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Ans : B. 2 only
The lower house of the Parliament (Lok Sabha) can be dissolved by the President on recommendation of the Prime minister.

108) Consider the following statements
1. Britain has the system of legal responsibility of the minister
2. In Britain, the prime minister should be a member of the Lower House (House of Commons) of the Parliament
3. Head of the State in Britain enjoys a hereditary position.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1, 2
B. 2, 3
C. 1, 3
D. All of the above

Ans : D. All of the above

Q. 109) Consider the following statements

1. American democratic executive system gives more responsibility but less stability.
2.The British democratic executive system gives more stability but less responsibility.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Ans : D. Neither 1 nor 2
American system gives more stability but less responsibility. The British system gives more responsibility but less stability.

Q. 110) Consider the following statements
Demerits of the Presidential system
1. Conflict between legislature and executive.
2. Non-responsible government.
3. May lead to autocracy.
4. Narrow representation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1, 2 , 3
B. 2, 3, 4
C. 1, 3, 4
D. All of the above

Ans : D. All of the above