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1. A
parliamentary executive means:
(a)
Executive where there is a parliament
(b)
Executive elected by the parliament
(c)
Where the parliament functions as the Executive
(d)
Executive that is dependent on support of the majority in the parliament
2. With reference to principle of
collective responsibility, consider the following statements:
1.
It indicates that the ministry is an
executive
committee of the Parliament.
2.
It is based on the principle of the solidarity of the cabinet.
Which
of the above statements is/are
incorrect?
(a)
1 only
(b)
2 only
(c)
Both 1 and 2
(d)
Neither 1 nor 2
3. Consider the following statements
regarding the removal procedure of the presiding officers in the parliament:
1.
The presiding officers of either
house
cannot vote in the first instance on resolutions of their removal.
2.
Resolution of removal of presiding officers must be passed by a simple majority
in their respective houses.
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
4.
What was/were the reasons for the adoption of the parliamentary system in
India?
(1)
Familiarity with the system
(2)
Nature of Indian society
(3)
Need for strict separation of powers
Select
the correct answer using the code given below:
(a).
1 only
(b).
1 and 2 only
(c).
1, 2 and 3
(d).
None of the above
5.
Which of the following are the defining features of the Parliamentary system in
India?
(1)
Nominal Executive head
(2)
A real executive authority with the Council of Ministers
(3)
Vice-President as the Chairman of the Upper House
(4)
The Executive is collectively responsible to the Lower House
Select
the correct answer using the code given below:
(a).
1, 2 and 3 only
(b).
1, 3 and 4 only
(c).
1, 2 and 4 only
(d).
2, 3 and 4 only
6. Which of the following is/are the
features of parliamentary government in India?
(1)
Presence of nominal and real Executive.
(2)
Collective responsibility of the Executive to the President of India.
(3)
Membership of the ministers in the Legislature.
Select
the correct answer using the code given below:
(a)
1 only
(b)
2 and 3 only
(c)
1 and 3 only
(d)
1, 2 and 3
7. Which of the following are the
features of Parliamentary form of government?
1.
Majority Party Rule
2.
Dissolution of the Lower House
3.
Political Homogeneity
Select
the correct answer using the code given below
A.
1 and 2 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
8.
Which of the following are the principles on the basis of which the
Parliamentary system of government
in
India operates?
1.
Nominal Executive Head
2.
Vice-President as the Chairman of the Upper House
3.
Real executive authority with the Council of Ministers
4.
Executive responsibility to the Lower House
Choose
the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a)
1, 2 and 3
(b)
1, 2 and 4
(c)
1, 3 and 4
(d) 2, 3 and 4
9.
Which one of the following is the main principle on which the Parliamentary
system operates?
(a)
Supremacy of Parliament
(b)
Responsibility of Executive to Legislature
(c)
Supremacy of Judiciary
(d)
Theory of Separation of Power
10.
In a parliamentary form of Government, ministers are appointed by:
(a)
The head of the state at his discretion
(b)
The head of the government
(c)
The head of the state on the recommendations of the head of the government
(d)
The legislature
11.
Which one of the following is not an essential feature of the parliamentary
system?
(a)
Fusion of the Executive and the Legislature
(b)
Nominal head of the state
(c)
Collective responsibility
(d)
Fixed tenure of the executive
12.
Consider the following features:
1.
Presence of a nominal or titular head of state.
2.
Collective responsibility of cabinet
3.
Accountability of executive to the legislature
4.
Separation of Powers
Which
of these are the features of a parliamentary form of Government?
(a)
2, 3 and 4 (b) 1,
2 and 4 (c)
1, 3 and 4 (d)
1, 2 and 3
13.
Regarding the Parliamentary form of government, which of the following
statements is/are correct?
1.
In this executive is responsible to the legislature for its policies and acts.
2.
It is also known as ‘Westminster model of government’.
3.
Russia, Brazil, USA and Sri Lanka have this kind of government.
Select
the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a)
1 only
(b)
1 and 2 only
(c)
3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
14.
Which one of the following is not a measure of control exercised by the
Parliament over government?
(a)
Asking questions
(b) Committees system
(c)
Review of decision
(d)
No-confidence motion
15.The fundamental principle
underlying the working of parliamentary system of government
is
the principle of collective responsibility.
Which
of the following statement is/are incorrect
regarding the principle of collective responsibility?
(a)
This means that all the ministers own joint responsibility to the Lok Sabha.
(b)
When the Lok Sabha passes a no confidence motion against the council of
ministers, all the ministers have to resign including those ministers who are from
the Rajya Sabha.
(c)
Cabinet decisions bind all cabinet ministers.
(d)
Ministers hold office during the pleasure of the Prime Minister
16. Which of the following statements
are true regarding executive powers of the President?
1.
All executive actions of the Government of India are formally taken in his
name.
2.
He can make rules for more convenient transaction of business of Union government.
3.
He can preside over an inter-state council to promote centre-state and
inter-state cooperation.
Select
the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a)
1 and 2 only
(b)
2 and 3 only
(c)
1 and 3 only
(d)
1, 2 and 3
17.The Parliament ensures accountability of the
Executive through
(1) Deliberation and Discussion via the Question
Hour
(2) By Ratification of Laws
(3) Financial control by approval and passing of the
Budget.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a). 1 and 2 only
(b). 2 and 3 only
(c). 1 and 3 only
(d). 1, 2 and 3
18. Which
of the following characteristics is not related to Parliamentary Government?
(a)
Resolution of lower house
(b)
Collective liability
(c)
Leadership of the Prime Minister
(d)
Single Executive
19. Which of the following is a demerit of
the Parliamentary System?
(a)
Compressed representation
(b)
Uncertainty of policies
(c)
Temporary Government
(d)
All of the above
20. Which of the following articles deals with the parliamentary
system of government at the Centre level.
(a) Article 74
(b) Article 75
(c) Article 163
(d) Article 74 and 75
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