Question 1

Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar is chiefly remembered for :

Accepted Answer

Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar is chiefly remembered for his pivotal role in drafting the Constitution of India as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee.

Question 2

The first Law Minister of the Government of India:

Accepted Answer

Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar was the first Law Minister of independent India and played a pivotal role in drafting the Constitution of India.

Question 3

Under the Presidential system of America, ---------- is the chief head of the Executive.

Accepted Answer

In the Presidential system of America, the President serves as the chief head of the Executive branch, overseeing the federal government's operations.

Question 4

Under the Draft Constitution of India, the President occupies the same position as ----- under the English Constitution.

Accepted Answer

The President of India, under the Draft Constitution, is intended to occupy a position similar to that of the King under the English Constitution, serving as a ceremonial head of state with the real executive powers vested in the hands of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.

Question 5

A ------- must satisfy two conditions: (1) It must be stable and (2) It must be responsible

Accepted Answer

A democratic executive must be stable, in the sense of having a consistent and predictable approach to governance, and responsible, meaning accountable to the public and other branches of government. Totalitarian rulers, tyrants, and dictators may achieve stability through control and fear, but they are not typically responsible to their citizens in a democratic sense.

Question 6

The two essential characteristics of a Unitary constitution are:

Accepted Answer

A Unitary constitution is characterized by the supremacy of a central governing authority and the absence of subsidiary sovereign polities, meaning all powers are centralized in one government without any division of sovereignty.

Question 7

The Dual Polity under the Draft Constitution consists of---------

Accepted Answer

The Dual Polity under the Draft Constitution refers to the division of powers between the Union at the Centre and the States at the periphery, establishing a federal structure where both levels of government have distinct areas of governance.

Question 8

The American Polity is a -------

Accepted Answer

The American Polity is a dual polity with a dual citizenship system, where individuals are citizens of both the United States and the state in which they reside.

Question 9

The Indian Polity is a--------

Accepted Answer

India has a single polity system with a single citizenship, which means it has a unified legal system and all citizens are granted the same rights and obligations regardless of the state they reside in.

Question 10

In normal times, the Draft Constitution of India is framed to work as though it was-----

Accepted Answer

The answer of In normal times, the Draft Constitution of...

Question 11

In order to overcome the issues of rigidity and legalism, the Draft Constitution of India follows----------

Accepted Answer

The answer of In order to overcome the issues of...

Question 12

The President of the Indian Union, under the Parliamentary system is --------

Accepted Answer

The President of India is the ceremonial head of state, acting within the boundaries of the Constitution. The real executive powers are vested in the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers.

Question 13

The Non-Parliamentary system tends to be---------

Accepted Answer

Non-Parliamentary systems, such as presidential systems, tend to be more stable because the executive branch is separate from the legislative branch and the president is often elected for a fixed term. However, this separation can sometimes make it harder for the executive to be held accountable by the legislature, potentially making it less responsible in comparison to parliamentary systems where the executive is directly accountable to the parliament.

Question 14

The Parliamentary System tends to be ------

Accepted Answer

In a parliamentary system, the government is typically more responsible than stable because it must maintain the confidence of the parliamentary majority to stay in power. This can lead to situations where governments change more frequently, especially if they lose support, making the system less stable but ensuring that the government remains responsive to the legislative body's demands.

Question 15

In a ---------------------Constitution, the Central polity as well as subsidiary polities exist side by side.

Accepted Answer

In a Federal Constitution, both the central government and the subsidiary (state or provincial) governments exist side by side, each with its own powers and responsibilities. This contrasts with a unitary system, where a single central government holds the primary authority.

Question 16

The Draft Constitution has the characteristics of ------------

Accepted Answer

The Draft Constitution often incorporates elements of both the Unitary and the Federal polity, aiming to balance centralized authority with the distribution of powers across various levels of government. This allows for flexibility in governance and the accommodation of diverse needs and preferences within a country.

Question 17

Which among the following are the unique features of the Indian Polity?

Accepted Answer

The unique features of the Indian Polity include a single judiciary, ensuring uniformity in the fundamental laws across the country, and a common All India Civil Service, which serves the Union as well as the States, ensuring administrative uniformity and efficiency.

Question 18

The oldest Constitution still in force is that of --------

Accepted Answer

The Constitution of Massachusetts, adopted in 1780, is the oldest functioning written constitution in continuous effect in the world.

Question 19

The largest written Constitution is that of --------

Accepted Answer

India has the largest written constitution in the world, which outlines the country's political framework, rights of citizens, duties, and responsibilities of the government.

Question 20

Who is the author of the work "Parliament of India-Myths and Realities"

Accepted Answer

Subhash C. Kashyap is the author of "Parliament of India-Myths and Realities." He is a well-known scholar and expert on the Constitution of India and parliamentary affairs.

Quiz 1: Indian Polity, Constitution, and Secularism