Indian Polity Chapter 7: The Union Executive

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What is the minimum number of members required to form a majority in the Legislative Sabha?

500

1,000 (correct)

What is the term for a vote that can be transferred to another candidate if the initial candidate is eliminated or has surplus votes?

Transferable vote (correct)

Proportional representation

Ex-officio vote

Electoral quota

What is the term for the number of votes required to elect a candidate in a proportional representation system?

Voting system

Electoral quota (correct)

Transferable vote

Proportional representation

What is the process of counting ballots in a proportional representation system to ensure that seats are allocated proportionally?

Single transferable vote Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of undertaking an electoral reform?

To improve the representation of minority groups Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a member who is appointed by the government, often to represent a specific group or territory?

Ex-officio member Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of having a minimum number of members in the Legislative Sabha?

To represent a diverse range of perspectives Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a system in which votes are counted in a way that ensures seats are allocated proportionally to the number of votes received?

Proportional representation Signup and view all the answers

Which of these options are correct? (Select all that apply)

Option 1 Signup and view all the answers

This is an example statement that is true

False Signup and view all the answers

Example question?

example answer Signup and view all the answers

The ______ barked

dog Signup and view all the answers

Match the following programming languages with their primary usage:

Python = General-purpose programming JavaScript = Client-side scripting for web applications SQL = Database queries CSS = Styling web pages Signup and view all the answers

What is the position of the President of India in the table of precedence?

First Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the President in the legislative process?

To give assent to bills passed by the Parliament Signup and view all the answers

What is the President's position in relation to the Indian armed forces?

Supreme Commander Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the President and the Prime Minister?

The President is the nominal head of state while the Prime Minister has the real powers Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Attorney General of India?

To advise the President on legal matters Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the Union Executive?

President, Vice-President, Council of Ministers, and Attorney General Signup and view all the answers

Who is the head of the Indian state?

President Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the President in declaring war and peace with other nations?

The President declares war and peace independently Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Union Executive

The Union Executive consists of the President, Vice-President, Council of Ministers, and the Attorney General of India.

The President of India

Regarded as the First Citizen of India and the highest constitutional authority.
Appears at the first position in the table of precedence.
An integral part of the Parliament, with the power to give assent to bills to become law.
Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, with the power to declare war and peace with other nations.
Nominal head of the Indian state, with real powers vested in the Prime Minister.
Exercises the power to appoint and transfer judges, ambassadors, and other high officials.
Has the power to commute and pardon sentences, with some exceptions.
Can grant reprieve, respite, and remission of punishment, but not pardoning the governor's sentence.

Key Provisions

The President's position is not affected by the government's recommendation or majority in the Parliament.
Minimum 1/5th of the Lok Sabha members can ask the President to initiate a bill.
The President can appoint 12 members to the Rajya Sabha.
The President has the power to exercise his judgment, but it is subject to judicial review.

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This quiz covers the provisions and structure of the Union Executive in India, as outlined in Part V of the Constitution.