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Chapter-15 Forms of Government — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which type of government has all powers concentrated in the central government?

Answer: B. Unitary government — In a unitary system, the central government holds the main powers. The local or regional governments work under its control.

Q: In a parliamentary system, the executive is responsible to the ______.

Answer: C. legislature — The council of ministers remains in office only as long as it has the support of the legislature, especially the lower house.

Q: Which one of the following is a feature of a unitary government?

Answer: B. Strong central authority — A unitary government is characterized by a strong central authority, while regional bodies have limited powers.

Q: In a country where the council of ministers can be removed by a vote of no confidence in the lower house, which form of government is most likely in use?

Answer: C. Parliamentary system — A vote of no confidence is a key feature of parliamentary government, where the executive is responsible to the legislature.

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Which type of government has all powers concentrated in the central government?

A. Federal government
B. Unitary government ✓
C. Parliamentary government
D. Presidential government

Answer: B. Unitary government
In a unitary system, the central government holds the main powers. The local or regional governments work under its control.

In a parliamentary system, the executive is responsible to the ______.

A. judiciary
B. president
C. legislature ✓
D. army

Answer: C. legislature
The council of ministers remains in office only as long as it has the support of the legislature, especially the lower house.

Which one of the following is a feature of a unitary government?

A. Division of sovereignty between centre and states
B. Strong central authority ✓
C. Equal powers for all states
D. Independent state constitutions

Answer: B. Strong central authority
A unitary government is characterized by a strong central authority, while regional bodies have limited powers.

Which statement is NOT true about a presidential form of government?

A. The executive is separate from the legislature
B. The president is elected for a fixed term
C. The executive remains in power only with legislative confidence ✓
D. Separation of powers is followed

Answer: C. The executive remains in power only with legislative confidence
That feature belongs to a parliamentary system. In a presidential system, the executive has a fixed term and is independent of legislative confidence.

In a country where the council of ministers can be removed by a vote of no confidence in the lower house, which form of government is most likely in use?

A. Presidential system
B. Unitary system
C. Parliamentary system ✓
D. Federal system

Answer: C. Parliamentary system
A vote of no confidence is a key feature of parliamentary government, where the executive is responsible to the legislature.

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