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Facts about the Indian Government

India is one of the Asian countries that follows a federal system of governance. The individual State Governments and the Central Government is responsible for the efficient administration of all matters related to the welfare and development of the country.

The Chief Minister heads a State Government and the Prime Minister takes care of the Central Government affairs. The Central Government acts on the behalf of the Indian President, who is designated as Head of the State. More important facts about the Indian Government has been mentioned below.

The Indian Parliament

The Parliament of India is the most important legislative body in the country. It comprises the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. Some interesting points about the Indian Parliament have been listed below.

  • The Parliament of India is located in New Delhi at Sansad Marg.
  • Total members of the Parliament include 250 Rajya Sabha members and 552 Lok Sabha members.
  • A Bill becomes an Act only when the Parliament, both the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha, passes it and the same is given assent to by the Indian President.

The Executive, the Legislative and the Judiciary

Under the Indian Constitution, there are 3 bodies that can exercise its powers for the betterment of the nation. They are classified into 3 categories:

  • Legislative
  • Judicial
  • Executive

The Union Executive comprise the President of India, the Vice-President and the Council of Ministers, headed by the Indian Prime Minister. The Indian Parliament forms the legislative body of the country. The Union Judiciary is ruled by the Supreme Court of India. A similar executive, legislative and judiciary structure also exists within the individual states in India.

Some interesting facts about the Indian government- History

  • The first Prime Minister of India was Jawaharlal Nehru.
  • The first Indian President was Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
  • India became a federal, democratic republic on January 26, 1950
  • Dr. Zakir Hussain was the first Indian President to die in Office.