Working of Institutions

What is the main purpose of democratic institutions in India?

1. To concentrate power in one individual.
2. To ensure accountable, constitutional, and people-oriented governance through the rule of law.
3. To eliminate elections permanently.
4. To replace the Constitution with government orders.

Which of the following best describes the relationship among the Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary?

1. One institution controls all the others completely.
2. They perform separate functions while maintaining checks and balances.
3. Only the Executive performs all government functions.
4. The Judiciary makes all laws.

Why are debates in Parliament important?

1. They delay governance unnecessarily.
2. They allow members to discuss, examine, and improve proposed laws and government policies.
3. They replace elections.
4. They are held only during emergencies.

Which institution examines whether government actions are constitutional?

1. Parliament
2. Judiciary
3. Election Commission
4. Cabinet

What happens to a Bill after it is passed by both Houses of Parliament?

1. It automatically becomes invalid.
2. It is sent to the President for assent.
3. It goes directly to the Supreme Court.
4. It is sent to the Election Commission.

Which office conducts the proceedings of the Lok Sabha?

1. President
2. Prime Minister
3. Speaker of the Lok Sabha
4. Governor

Which principle ensures that the Council of Ministers remains accountable to Parliament?

1. Collective Responsibility
2. Judicial Review
3. Universal Franchise
4. Federalism

Why is the Judiciary considered independent?

1. Judges work under political parties.
2. It functions without interference from the Executive and Legislature in judicial decisions.
3. Judges are elected during general elections.
4. Parliament controls every court judgment.

Which institution interprets the Constitution and settles legal disputes?

1. Parliament
2. Judiciary
3. Election Commission
4. Cabinet Secretariat

What is the main function of the Council of Ministers?

1. To interpret the Constitution
2. To implement laws and administer the country
3. To conduct elections
4. To appoint judges

Which House of Parliament represents the States of India?

1. Lok Sabha
2. Rajya Sabha
3. Municipal Council
4. Gram Sabha

Which House of Parliament is directly elected by the people?

1. Rajya Sabha
2. Lok Sabha
3. Legislative Council
4. Vidhan Parishad

Who is the constitutional head of the Union Government in India?

1. Prime Minister
2. President
3. Chief Justice of India
4. Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Which institution is responsible for making laws in India?

1. Judiciary
2. Executive
3. Legislature (Parliament)
4. Election Commission