CBSE Questions for Class 9 Civics Working Of Institutions Quiz 2 - MCQExams.com

Rajya Sabha is less powerful than Lok Sabha in terms of its financial powers because ______________________.
  • it does not participate in the passing of money bill
  • No Money Bill can be introduced in Rajya Sabha
  • Both of the above
  • None of the above
Which of the following actions are not performed by the President? 
  • Proroguing Parliament
  • Convening a joint sitting if requested
  • Dissolving the Rajya Sabha
  • Causing the Budget to be laid before Parliament
Consider the following statements in respect of financial emergency under Article 360 of the Constitution of India:
A Proclamation of financial emergency issued shall cease to operate at the expiration of two months, unless before the expiration of that period it has been approved by the resolutions of both Houses of Parliament. 
If any proclamation of financial emergency is in operation, it is competent for the President of India to issue directions for the reduction of salaries and allowances of all or any class of persons serving in connection with the affairs of the Union but excluding the Judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts. 
  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
While a proclamation of emergency is in operation in the country under Article 352 ________________________.
  • the Parliament is empowered under Article 250 to legislate with respect to any matter in the State List
  • the power of the State Legislature to make a law which is entitled to make a law under the Constitution is suspended
  • a law passed by the Parliament may be amended by a State Legislature with prior permission of the President
  • Parliament can delegate some of its powers to the State Legislatures
According to provisions under Article 121 of the Constitution any discussion in Parliament shall not take place with respect to the conduct of any judge in the discharge of his duties except upon a motion for presenting in address to the president praying for the removal of the judge. Such judges may be of ____________________.
  • Supreme Court
  • Any High Court
  • Only Supreme Court
  • Both Supreme Court and High Court
_______ is the highest court of appeal in civil and criminal cases. It can hear appeals against the decisions of the High Courts.
  • The President
  • The Supreme Court
  • Both A and B
  • None of these
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
The territory of the units of the Indian federation may be altered by Parliament by a simple majority.
The consent of a State Legislature is necessary before Parliament redistributes its territory.
The President's recommendation is necessary for introducing in Parliament a Bill on redistributing territory of any State.
The President must receive the State's opinion before recommending a Bill on altering the name of the State.
  • I only
  • I and II
  • I, II and IV
  • I and III
The senior most judge of the _________ is usually appointed the Chief Justice.
  • High Court
  • Supreme Court
  • District Court
  • Session Court
When the annual Union Budget is not passed by the Lok Sabha?
  • the Budget is modified and presented again
  • the Budget is referred to the Rajya Sabha for suggestions
  • the Union Finance Minister is asked to resign
  • the Prime Minister submits the resignation of Council of Ministers
All the courts at different levels in a country put together are called
  • Judge
  • Courts
  • Judiciary
  • None of these
A Bill for alteration of boundaries of States shall not be introduced in the Parliament without the recommendation of _______________________.
  • the presiding officers of both Houses of Parliamen
  • the legislatures of the States concerned
  • Supreme Court
  • President
All laws and major policy decisions of the government are issued in _______ name.
  • The President
  • The Parliament
  • The Prime Minister
  • None of these
The President appoints the leader of the majority party or the coalition of parties that commands a majority in the __________ as Prime Minister. 
  • Rajya Sabha
  • Lok Sabha
  • Vidhan Sabha
  • Vidhan Parishad
A bill passed by the Parliament becomes a law only after the _______ gives assent to it
  • The Parliament
  • The President
  • The Prime Minister
  • The Council of Ministers
The powers and the independence of the ______  allow it to act as the guardian of the Fundamental Rights.
  • Indian judiciary
  • The Parliament
  • The President
  • The High Court
When a party or coalition of parties secures a clear majority in the elections, the _______ , has to appoint the leader of the majority party or the coalition that enjoys majority support in the Lok Sabha.
  • The Prime Mnister
  • The Supreme Court
  • The Governor
  • The President
_____________ is the supreme commander of the defence forces of India.
  • The Prime Minister
  • The Vice- President
  • The President
  • The Governor
Who elects the President? 
  • Elected members of Parliament
  • Elected members of the Legislative Assemblies
  • Both A and B
  • None of these
Who appoints the Prime Minister. 
  • The Parliament
  • The people
  • The President
  • All of these
__________ has also ruled that the core or basic principles of the Constitution cannot be changed by the Parliament.
  • The High Court
  • The Supreme Court
  • The Session Court
  • The District Court
________ supervises the overall functioning of all the political institutions in the country so that they operate in harmony to achieve the objectives of the State.
  • The Parliament
  • The President
  • The Supreme Court
  • The High Court
A non member of the Houses of Parliament can also become a minister but she/he has to get elected as member of any Houses of Parliament within
  • 1 year
  • 6 months
  • 3 months
  • Within week
The tenure of the Prime Minister is 
  • 5 years
  • 6 years
  • No fixed tenure
  • All of the above
Council of Ministers usually has ________ Ministers of different ranks.
  • 40-50
  • 50-60
  • 70-90
  • 60-80
After the appointment of the Prime Minister, the President appoints other ministers on the advice of _________. 
  • The Chief Justice of India
  • The Prime Minister
  • The Parliament
  • The Lok Sabha
_____________ are usually top- level leaders of the ruling party or parties who are in charge of the major ministries.
  • Ministers with Independent charge
  • State Ministers
  • Cabinet Ministers
  • None of these
If the Cabinet is the most powerful institution in India, within the Cabinet it is the _______ who is the most powerful. 
  • The President
  • The Prime Minister
  • The Parliament
  • None of these

The ________ working in the Finance Ministry know more about economics than the Finance Minister.
  • State Ministers
  • Advisors
  • Ministers with Independent charge
  • None of these
______________ in most countries is often known as the Cabinet form of government. 
  • Council of Ministers
  • Parliamentary democracy
  • The Chief Justice of India
  • None of these
The Prime Minister of a __________ cannot take decisions as he likes. He has to accommodate different groups and factions in his party as well as among alliance partners.
  • Rajya Sabha
  • Lok Sabha
  • Coalition government
  • None of these
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