Questions and answers for exam Preparation

MCQs

Total Questions : 10

Question 1.

Who presides over the meetings of the Council of Ministers?

The Prime Minister
The President
Cabinet secretary
Different ministers by rotation

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> The Prime Minister
:
A

(A)

Question 2.

Which of the following is not the power of the Prime Minister?

Recommend the names of the ministers for appointment
Advise the President
Appoint the speaker of the LokSabha
Head the government

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> Appoint the speaker of the LokSabha
:
C

Option: (c)

Question 3.

The members of the Council of Ministers are

Appointed by the Prime Minister
Appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Parliament
Appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister
Appointed by the President at his discretion

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> Appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister
:
C

(C)

Question 4.

With regard to the re-election of the vice-President

The constitution is absolutely silent
The constitution places a clear ban
The constitution permits re-election only once
The constitution permits re-election for a maximum of two terms

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> The constitution is absolutely silent
:
A

(A)

Question 5.

The Prime Minister holds office

For a fixed term of five years
During the pleasure of the President
As long as he enjoys the confidence of Parliament especially the LokSabha
As long as he enjoys the confidence of the Council of Ministers

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> As long as he enjoys the confidence of Parliament especially the LokSabha
:
C

Option: (c)

Question 6.

The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to

The President of India
The LokSabha
The Prime Minister
The RajyaSabha

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> The LokSabha
:
B

(B)

Question 7.

Consider the following statements with regard to the vice-President of India.
1. The vice-President is the ex-officio chairman of the RajyaSabha.
2. The vice-President discharges the duties of the President in case his office falls vacant due to death.
3. In the event of the death of the President, the vice-President assumes the responsibilities of the office of the President for the unexpired term.
4. In the event of the death of the President the vice-President acts as President for a maximum period of six months.
Of these statements