Indian Polity and Governance
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Who is known as the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'?

  • Dr. Rajendra Prasad
  • Jawaharlal Nehru
  • Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (correct)
  • Mahatma Gandhi
  • What is the minimum voting age in India?

  • 21 years
  • 16 years
  • 18 years (correct)
  • 25 years
  • How many members are there in the Rajya Sabha (Council of States)?

  • 240 members
  • 230 members
  • 245 members (correct)
  • 250 members
  • Who is the current President of India?

    <p>Ram Nath Kovind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term duration for a Lok Sabha (House of the People) member in India?

    <p>5 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a fundamental right in the Indian Constitution?

    <p>Right to strike</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the head of the Union Government in India?

    <p>Prime Minister</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term duration for a Lok Sabha (House of the People) member in India?

    <p>5 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the highest court in India?

    <p>Supreme Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the head of the State Government in India?

    <p>Chief Minister</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the head of the Union Government in India?

    <p>Prime Minister</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the legislative body of the Union Government in India?

    <p>Lok Sabha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the highest law-making body in India?

    <p>Parliament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term duration for a Rajya Sabha (Council of States) member in India?

    <p>6 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a fundamental right in the Indian Constitution?

    <p>Right to education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the highest court in India?

    <p>Supreme Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Indian Polity and Governance

    • Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is known as the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'.

    Elections and Voting

    • The minimum voting age in India is 18 years.
    • The term duration for a Lok Sabha (House of the People) member in India is 5 years.

    Parliament

    • The Lok Sabha is the legislative body of the Union Government in India.
    • The Rajya Sabha (Council of States) has 245 members.
    • The term duration for a Rajya Sabha (Council of States) member in India is 6 years.

    Government Positions

    • The Prime Minister is the head of the Union Government in India.
    • The Chief Minister is the head of the State Government in India.
    • The Municipal Commissioner is the head of the local government in India.

    Constitution

    • The Preamble is the document that outlines the principles and objectives of the Indian Constitution.
    • Right to education is a fundamental right in the Indian Constitution.
    • Right to strike is not a fundamental right in the Indian Constitution.
    • Protecting the environment is a fundamental duty in the Indian Constitution.

    Judiciary

    • The Supreme Court is the highest court in India.

    Legislative Bodies

    • The Parliament is the highest law-making body in India.
    • The Vidhan Sabha is the legislative body of the State Government in India.

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