The President of India is the head of the Indian Government. He is elected indirectly, for a period of five years, by an electoral college consisting of the elected members of both houses of parliament and the legislatures of states. The President of India is the head of the armed forces and the … [Read more...]
Cabinet Form of Government in India
Parliamentary democracy envisages a cabinet form of government with a president as a titular head (and a governor in the states) with responsibility of ministers to the parliament. The will of the people as expressed through the parliament, is executed through the 'executive' consisting of the … [Read more...]
Centre State Relations in India
The framers of the Indian Constitution were fully conscious of the need for a strong Centre. They made suitable legislative, administrative and financial provisions in the Constitution designed to give the Central Government powers adequate for coping with all threats to the country's integrity and … [Read more...]
Features of Deccan Plateau
Feature of Deccan Plateau The Deccan Plateau lies to the south of the Satpura Range and extends up to Cape Comorin. It is of triangular shape. The Deccan Plateau is composed of some of the oldest crystalline rocks. It lies within the framework of the Satpura-Mahadeo-Mahakala ranges in the … [Read more...]
Brief Information on Natural Vegetation of India
In India there are extensive forests. In the foothills of the Himalayas, on the western slopes of the Western Ghats, on the Assam Hills, and in the Terai regions the rainfall is more than 200 cm. as a result of his heavy rainfall. Evergreen Forests are found there. Trees of various types grow there … [Read more...]
Special Status of Jammu And Kashmir (J.K)
At the present the state of Jammu and Kashmir (J & K) enjoys a very special status, within the Indian Union. The status of J & K is governed by Article 370 of the Indian constitution. Its status is different from the status of other constituent states. Before independence of India, Jammu … [Read more...]
Speaker of State Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha)
Speaker of State Legislative Assembly Legislative Assembly (also known as Vidhan Sabha) is the lower house of the bicameral states and sole house of the unicameral states. This article contain details of election, vacancy, powers and functions of the Speaker of State Legislative Assembly in … [Read more...]
Powers and Functions of Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) in an Indian State
Functions of Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) in an Indian State The lower chamber of the state legislature is known as the Legislative Assembly or Vidhan Sabha. In states with bicameral legislatures, the upper chamber is known as the Legislative Council or Vidhan Parishad. The total number … [Read more...]
What is The Position and Role of Chief Minister in India?
The Role and Position of Chief Minister in India In India, the Chief Minister is the real ruler of the State and his role, status and position is very high. The Chief Minister is in the state what the Prime Minister is at the centre. After every general election, the Governor appoints the leader of … [Read more...]
Appointment of Governor of State in India
At the head of the Government of a component state of the Indian union stands a Governor. The Governor of the States of India is appointed by the President of India for a period of five years. A Governor is appointed on the advice of the Union Council of Ministers, or in reality on the advice of … [Read more...]