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Solve 97 government-composition-and-functions questions for RAS/RPSC preparation.

Practice questions

Q1Assertion: The Supreme Court makes laws for the country. Reason: The judiciary settles disputes according to law.

A Both the assertion and the reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion.
B Both the assertion and the reason are true, but the reason does not explain the assertion.
C The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
D The assertion is false, but the reason is true.
Explanation

The Supreme Court does not make laws; that is the work of the legislature, especially Parliament. The reason is true because the judiciary settles disputes according to law, so the correct relationship is that the assertion is false and the reason is true.

Q2Which statement best describes the President in a school-level civics lesson?

A The President is the local body that manages city cleanliness
B The President is the constitutional head of the Union
C The President is the body that makes village service rules
D The President is the court that settles disputes
Explanation

At this level, the President is understood as the constitutional head of the Union. Day-to-day administration is led by the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers, while disputes are handled by the judiciary.

Q3Which institution belongs to the Union level rather than the local level?

A Parliament
B Gram Panchayat
C Municipality
D State Government
Explanation

Parliament works at the Union level, while Gram Panchayat and Municipality are local bodies and the State Government works at the state level. This question checks level-of-government classification, which is a basic part of the topic.

Q4A teacher asks students to identify the person who coordinates ministers and leads the Union government's daily work. Which role should they choose?

A Prime Minister
B President
C Supreme Court
D Gram Sabha
Explanation

The Prime Minister coordinates ministers and leads the day-to-day work of the Union government. That role fits the description exactly.

Q5Which sequence best teaches who does what in government without moving into detailed legal procedure?

A Memorize article numbers, skip local examples, then test office names
B Read a long legal passage and give the answer key before discussion
C Start with a local civic problem, use role cards, make an institution-function chart, then ask for a short reason
D Begin with detailed court cases, then ask learners to copy definitions
Explanation

Local civic examples, role comparison and institution-function matching build understanding without legal overload.

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6Which misconception should a teacher correct during a local government lesson?

APanchayats are connected with rural local government
BMunicipal bodies are connected with towns and cities
CEvery local issue must be solved only by Parliament
DCitizens can discuss local needs with local representatives

7Which body is the lowest tier of Panchayati Raj?

AGram Panchayat
BPanchayat Samiti
CZila Parishad
DMunicipality

8Match the level of government with the example. 1. Union level 2. State level 3. Local level. a. Gram Panchayat and Municipality b. Parliament and Prime Minister c. State Government d. Zila Parishad. Which matching is correct?

A1-c, 2-b, 3-a
B1-b, 2-c, 3-a
C1-b, 2-a, 3-c
D1-d, 2-c, 3-a

9A class is preparing a mock cabinet. Different members will look after different work and help the government carry out its decisions together. Which body does this describe?

AParliament
BCouncil of Ministers
CSupreme Court
DMunicipality

10Consider the statements about urban local self-government. I. A Municipality is used for towns. II. A Municipal Corporation is used for larger cities. III. Both are rural bodies. IV. Both deal with local civic services. Which option is correct?

AI and III are correct
BII and III are correct
CI, II, and III are correct
DI, II, and IV are correct

11A teacher explains that one person usually leads the day-to-day work of the State Government and works with ministers. Which role fits this description?

APrime Minister
BPresident
CSarpanch
DChief Minister

12Which statement about government levels is NOT correct?

AParliament is a Union-level body
BState Government works on matters of one state
CMunicipality is a rural body
DGram Panchayat is a village-level local body

13Match Column A with Column B. Which option is correct? 1. Lok Sabha 2. Rajya Sabha 3. Supreme Court 4. Municipality. a. Directly elected House b. Represents states at the Union level c. Settles disputes according to law d. Handles town-level local work

A1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-d
B1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d
C1-a, 2-c, 3-b, 4-d
D1-d, 2-b, 3-c, 4-a

14Match the constitutional head with the level of government. 1. Union 2. State a. Governor b. President. Which matching is correct?

A1 - a, 2 - b
B1 - b, 2 - a
C1 - a, 2 - a
D1 - b, 2 - b

15Which statement best distinguishes the President from the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers?

AThe President is the head of a municipality, while the Prime Minister is a ward member
BThe Prime Minister is mainly a judge in the Supreme Court
CThe President is the constitutional head, while the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers guide day-to-day government work
DThe President and Prime Minister are the same local office

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