Indian Government Structure and Functions

The video tutorial explains India's democratic government, focusing on the division of state powers, checks and balances, and the federal structure. It details the roles of the legislature, executive, and judiciary, and how power is shared between the central and state governments. The tutorial also covers the responsibilities of the union territories and the importance of the constitution in maintaining democracy.

What is the primary purpose of the checks and balances system in a democracy?

• To increase government efficiency

• To prevent the misuse of power

• To promote international relations

• To ensure equal distribution of wealth

In India's federal structure, who is the head of a state?

• President

• Prime Minister

• Chief Minister

• Governor

What are the two houses of the central legislature in India called?

• Senate and House of Representatives

• House of Commons and House of Lords

• Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad

• Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

What is the main function of the legislative branch?

• To make laws

• To interpret laws

• To adjudicate disputes

• To enforce laws

Who forms the government after an election to the Lok Sabha?

• The party with the most MLAs

• The party with the largest number of MPs

• The party with the most governors

• The party with the most votes

Who is the head of the government at the center in India?

• President

• Governor

• Prime Minister

• Chief Minister

What is the highest court in India?

• High Court

• District Court

• Supreme Court

• Magistrate Court

Which list includes responsibilities shared by both the union and state governments?

• Concurrent List

• State List

• Union List

• Exclusive List

What is the role of the judiciary in India?

• To execute laws

• To interpret laws

• To create policies

• To make laws

How many high courts are there in India?

• 15

• 7

• 29

• 24