The Structure and Functions of State Government in India

Flashcards covering the structure and functions of State Government in India and key aspects of the Indian judicial system, including historical movements related to independence.

In a federal system, the government exists at __ levels: central and state.

two

India has __ Constituent States.

28

Maharashtra's legislature consists of two houses: Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) and __ (Legislative Council).

Vidhan Parishad

The Vidhan Sabha of Maharashtra comprises __ members.

288

The tenure of the Vidhan Sabha is __ years.

5

The proceedings of the Vidhan Sabha are supervised by the __.

Speaker

In Maharashtra, the Chief Minister is the leader of the __ party in the Legislative Assembly.

majority

The second House of the Maharashtra legislature is called __.

Vidhan Parishad

The Governor of the state holds office during the pleasure of the __.

President

The Chief Minister forms the __ of Ministers after proving the majority.

Council

The members elected to the Vidhan Parishad include appointed members from various sections of society, as well as elected representatives from__.

Vidhan Sabha, local government institutions, teacher-constituencies and graduate constituencies

The Vidhan Parishad of Maharashtra has __ members.

78

The Indian judiciary is an __ system with no division of courts between the Centre and the States.

integrated

The highest court in India is the __.

Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is headed by the __ of India.

Chief Justice

Judges of the Supreme Court enjoy __ of tenure, meaning they cannot be easily removed.

security

One important responsibility of the Supreme Court is __, which protects the Constitution.

Judicial Review

Public Interest Litigation (PIL) refers to cases filed in court regarding issues of __ by individuals or organizations on behalf of the public.

public importance

The Indian legal system is divided into __ branches: civil law and criminal law.

two

The primary law that governs the rights and responsibilities of individuals is known as __ law.

Civil

The __ Act imposed a tax on salt that sparked the Salt Satyagraha.

salt

On __ 1947, India gained independence from British rule.

August 15

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel played a key role in the integration of princely states into __ India.

independent

The movement that supported the rights of the Khalifa and aimed for Hindu-Muslim unity was known as the __ Movement.

Khilafat

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose led the __ in the struggle for India's independence.

Indian National Army (INA)

The term __ describes the British strategy of governing India by encouraging divisions among different communities.

divide and rule