Q. What does MLA stand for in the context of Indian politics?
A) Member of Local Authority
B) Member of Legislative Assembly
C) Minister of Legislative Affairs
D) Member of Law Association
Answer: B) Member of Legislative Assembly
Explanation: MLA stands for Member of Legislative Assembly, an elected representative of a state constituency.
Q. Who elects the MLAs in India?
A) The President of India
B) Members of Parliament
C) Citizens of the state constituency through direct elections
D) Governors of the states
Answer: C) Citizens of the state constituency through direct elections
Explanation: MLAs are elected directly by the voters of their respective constituencies.
Q. One of the primary functions of an MLA is to:
A) Pass and discuss state laws
B) Conduct national elections
C) Appoint Supreme Court judges
D) Collect taxes from citizens
Answer: A) Pass and discuss state laws
Explanation: MLAs participate in the legislative process, debate bills, and represent the interests of their constituency.
Q. MLAs can question the policies of the state government through:
A) Question hour and debates in the assembly
B) Street protests
C) Supreme Court petitions
D) Social media only
Answer: A) Question hour and debates in the assembly
Explanation: MLAs use formal mechanisms like question hour, debates, and motions to hold the government accountable.
Q. Which of the following is a key duty of an MLA?
A) Managing police operations
B) Representing the constituency in the state legislature
C) Issuing passports
D) Conducting central government elections
Answer: B) Representing the constituency in the state legislature
Explanation: MLAs represent the interests of their constituency and legislate at the state level.
Q. How many assembly constituencies are there in Himachal Pradesh?
A) 60
B) 68
C) 72
D) 80
Answer: B) 68
Q. In a legislative assembly, which party is called the majority party?
A) The party with more than half the number of seats
B) The party with the fewest seats
C) The party that lost the election
D) A party without any seats
Answer: A) The party with more than half the number of seats
Explanation: The majority party is the one that wins the half the number of seats, usually forming the government.
Q. Which of the following describes the opposition in a legislature?
A) The party that wins the majority of seats
B) The party or parties that are not in power and question the government
C) The party that controls the President
D) A coalition of ruling parties
Answer: B) The party or parties that are not in power and question the government
Explanation: Opposition parties hold the government accountable by debating policies and raising concerns in the assembly.
Q. What is a coalition government?
A) When a single party wins all seats
B) When multiple parties come together to form the government
C) When no party contests elections
D) When the Governor rules directly
Answer: B) When multiple parties come together to form the government
Explanation: A coalition government is formed when no single party has a majority, so two or more parties join to govern collectively.
Q. Who is the Chief Minister in an Indian state?
A) The head of the state legislature
B) The head of the state government
C) The head of the judiciary
D) The Governor’s assistant
Answer: B) The head of the state government
Explanation: The Chief Minister (CM) is the head of the executive in a state, responsible for running the state government.
Q. How is the Chief Minister of a state appointed?
A) Elected directly by the people
B) Appointed by the President of India
C) Appointed by the Governor, usually the leader of the majority party in the state assembly
D) Selected by the Prime Minister
Answer: C) Appointed by the Governor, usually the leader of the majority party in the state assembly
Q. Who acts as the constitutional head of the state?
A) Prime Minister
B) Governor
C) Speaker of the Assembly
D) President of India
Answer: B) Governor
Q. Which of the following is an executive power of the Chief Minister?
A) Appointing the Governor
B) Advising the Governor on appointments of state ministers and officials
C) Issuing currency
D) Amending the Constitution
Answer: B) Advising the Governor on appointments of state ministers and officials
Explanation: The CM recommends appointments of ministers and key officials to the Governor and runs the state administration.
Q. All the MLAs who gather together in the legislative assembly are called:
A) Parliament
B) State Cabinet
C) Legislature
D) Council of Ministers
Answer: C) Legislature
Q. What is the primary function of the legislature in a democracy?
A) Execute laws
B) Make laws
C) Interpret laws
D) Enforce laws
Answer: B) Make laws
Explanation: The legislature is responsible for debating, drafting, and passing laws in a democratic system.
Q. What is a press conference?
A) A meeting where citizens vote
B) A meeting where journalists are informed about important news by officials
C) A gathering to pass laws
D) A private discussion between ministers
Answer: B) A meeting where journalists are informed about important news by officials
Explanation: A press conference is held to inform journalists and the public about important issues, policies, or events.