Polity Practice Quiz 84

Q1.What is the primary role of a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in India, as per the provided text?

A. To represent the Chief Minister in various meetings. B. To represent the people of their constituency. C. To manage the state's financial budget. D. To serve as a judge in state courts.

Q2.What defines a political party as being in a 'majority' in a state's Legislative Assembly?

A. Its MLAs have won exactly half the number of constituencies. B. Its MLAs have won more than half the number of constituencies. C. Its MLAs have won the highest number of votes in the state. D. Its MLAs have formed a coalition with other parties.

Q3.In the context of a state's Legislative Assembly, what is the term used for the political party that has secured a majority?

A. The opposition party B. The ruling party C. The coalition party D. The minority party

Q4.Who are referred to as the 'opposition' in a state's Legislative Assembly?

A. All members who are not part of the ruling party. B. Members who have won less than 10% of the constituencies. C. Members who are independent candidates. D. Members who represent the central government.

Q5.How many assembly constituencies does the state of Himachal Pradesh have, according to the provided text?

A. 58 B. 68 C. 78 D. 88

Q6.Which of the following bodies is present in every state in India?

A. A Supreme Court bench B. A Legislative Assembly C. A Presidential Secretariat D. A Central Reserve Police Force headquarters

Q7.What was the total number of MLAs in the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly after the 2017 elections?

A. 44 B. 21 C. 68 D. 34

Q8.Which political party gained the majority in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly Elections of 2017?

A. Indian National Congress (INC) B. Communist Party of India (Marxist) C. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) D. Independents

Q9.Which party emerged as the major opposition party in the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly after the 2017 elections?

A. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) B. Communist Party of India (Marxist) C. Independents D. Indian National Congress (INC)

Q10.Who was chosen as the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh by the BJP MLAs after the 2017 assembly elections?

A. The Governor B. The Speaker C. Shri Jairam Thakur D. The President

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Polity Practice Quiz 84