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Union & state executive

Asked in 9 of the last 11 Prelims papers. A must-do.

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How it's askedPowers and positions of the President, Prime Minister, Governor and Council of Ministers, often compared.

ReadNCERT Class 11 Indian Constitution at Work ch. 4 · Constitution Articles 52–78, 153–167

PM & Council of Ministers6 questionsGovernor & state executive5 questionsPresident & Vice-President4 questionsOrdinances & emergency3 questions
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2025With reference to the Indian polity: “An Ordinance can amend any Central Act.” and 2 more statements2025“The Constitution of India explicitly mentions that in certain spheres the Governor of a…” and 1 more statement2025With reference to the Indian polity: “The Governor of a State is not answerable to any court for the exercise and…2025“The exercise of this power by the President can be subjected to limited judicial review.” and 1 more statement2023“If the election of the President of India is declared void by the Supreme Court of…” and 2 more statements2023“The members nominated to either House of the Parliament or the Legislative Assemblies of…” and 3 more statements2022“The Constitution of India classifies the ministers into four ranks viz. Cabinet…” and 1 more statement2021With reference to the Union Government: “N. Gopalaswamy Iyengar Committee suggested that a minister and a secretary be…2020A Parliamentary System of Government is one in which2020In the context of India, which one of the following is the characteristic appropriate for bureaucracy ?
Show all 182019Which one of the following suggested that the Governor should be an eminent person from outside the State and should…2018With reference to the election of the President of India: “The value of the vote of each MLA varies from State to…2018“No criminal proceedings shall be instituted against the Governor of a State in any court…” and 1 more statement2018If the President of India exercises his power as provided under Article 356 of the Constitution in respect of a…2017The main advantage of the parliamentary form of government is that2017Which of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation of the President’s rule in a State ?2017Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government2016“The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by the Governor of that State.” and 1 more statement