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UPSC CSE Prelims Executive & Legislature Flashcards

Master 62 executive & legislature concepts for the UPSC CSE Prelims.

Parliamentary Terms & Motions

13 cards

Question

Identify the rules for different types of questions asked during Question Hour:

A question requires an oral answer and allows supplementary questions. An question requires a written answer and does allow supplementary questions.

Question

Which of the following statements about 'Zero Hour' in the Indian Parliament is correct?

President & Vice-President

16 cards

Question

Complete the statement regarding the role and election of the President of India:

The President of India is the and is elected by an Electoral College as per the provisions of Article of the Constitution.

Question

Which of the following members participate in the Electoral College for the election of the President of India?

Elected members of both Houses of Parliament.
Nominated members of the Rajya Sabha.
Elected members of the legislative assemblies of all States.
Elected members of the legislative assemblies of Delhi and Puducherry.

Prime Minister & Council of Ministers

8 cards

Question

Complete the constitutional requirements regarding the Prime Minister and the executive:

Under Article 75, the Prime Minister is appointed by the and must command a majority in the .

Question

Consider the following categories of officials:

Cabinet Ministers
Ministers of State
Parliamentary Secretaries

Which of the above are formally part of the Council of Ministers?

Governor & State Executive

10 cards

Question

Complete the statement regarding the appointment of a Governor:

Under Article of the Constitution, the Governor of a State is directly by the , rather than being elected.

Question

Consider the following statements regarding the tenure of a Governor:

The Constitution prescribes a secure, fixed tenure of five years.
The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Parliamentary Structure & Legislative Process

15 cards

Question

Complete the statement regarding the maximum authorized strength of the Lower House:

The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha was fixed at members, consisting of a maximum of from States, from Union Territories, and 2 nominated Anglo-Indians (now discontinued).

Question

Complete the statement regarding the composition of the Upper House:

The maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha is , of which up to are elected representatives of States and UTs, and are nominated by the President.

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Constitutional Basics166 Constitutional & Statutory Bodies24 Judiciary57 Federalism & Centre-State Relations52 Emergency Provisions12 Local Government (Panchayati Raj & Municipalities)9 Elections & Representation14 Special Provisions (UTs, Scheduled & Tribal Areas)12

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