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Multiple choice civics the president and the central council of ministers council of ministers prime minister and council of ministers the prime minister and council of ministers

Which Article of the Constitution states that the Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President?

  1. Article 72

  2. Article 73

  3. Article 74

  4. Article 75
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Article 75 of the Indian Constitution explicitly states that the Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.

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The Cabinet formulates both external and domestic policies of the government.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The cabinet is the body of High ranking executive officials. Art.352 talks about the Cabinet inserted by the 44th Amendment. It consists of the important ministers of the central government who holds ministries like home, defence, finance, external affairs etc. It meets frequently and takes decisions regarding the transaction of government business. It directs the council of ministers by taking policy decisions which are binding on all ministers. It is the chief policy formulating a body of the central government and deals with all major legislative and financial matters. It gives advice to the President on crucial matters

Multiple choice civics the president and the central council of ministers council of ministers prime minister and council of ministers the prime minister and council of ministers

The total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers, shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha. This provision was added by the ____________.

  1. 91st Amendment Act of 2003

  2. 93rd Amendment Act of 2006

  3. 99th Amendment Act of 2015

  4. 101st Amendment Act of 2017
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Explanation

The 91st Amendment Act of 2003 added that the total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister in the council of ministers shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha.

Multiple choice civics the president and the central council of ministers council of ministers prime minister and council of ministers the prime minister and council of ministers

The Cabinet, ___________, formulates policies of the government, directs their implementation and is accountable for them.

  1. In the name of the Constitution

  2. In the name of the President

  3. In the name of the Prime Minister

  4. In the name of the Lok Sabha
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The President is known as the head of the state. He is the nominal head as he is bound by the constitution to act on the advice of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. As per Article 77, all executive action of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the President.

Multiple choice civics the president and the central council of ministers council of ministers prime minister and council of ministers the prime minister and council of ministers

The total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The 91st Amendment to the Constitution, which came into effect in 2004 added Clause 1(A) to Article 75 of the Constitution. It limited the size of the Council of Ministers at the Centre and the States to no more than 15 per cent of the numbers in the Lok Sabha or the State Legislature.

Multiple choice civics the president and the central council of ministers council of ministers prime minister and council of ministers the prime minister and council of ministers

An individual who is not a member of either House of Parliament can be appointed a member of the Council of Ministers, but he has to become a member of  either House within a period of ________________.

  1. $1$ month
  2. $2$ months
  3. $3$ months
  4. $6$ months
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The member of the council of ministers or ministers is appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister. The person can be appointed as a minister even if s/he not a member of parliament but such a person has to become a member of either house within 6 months from the date of appointment. 

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Appointment of the members of the Council of Ministers is made by the President ___________________.

  1. on the advice of the Prime Minister

  2. in his own discretion

  3. on the advice of the Vice-President

  4. on the basis of election results
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Explanation

Article 75 provides that the Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President. The Prime Minister recommends the name of ministers to the President who are to be appointed by him. The President can only appoint the recommended ministers.

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Which one among the following features of the Constitution of India is indicative of the fact that the real executive power is vested in the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister?

  1. Federation

  2. Representative Legislature

  3. Universal Adult Franchise

  4. Parliamentary Democracy
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Constitution of India has adopted for Parliamentary form of government wherein the power is held by the representatives elected by the Public and entrusted with the responsibility of making laws and governing the nation. The head of the Government is called Prime Minister who runs the Government along with his ministers known as Council of Ministers. The constitution has made the council of ministers and the Prime minister as the de facto (real executive) and all the power lies in the council of Ministers.

Multiple choice civics the president and the central council of ministers council of ministers prime minister and council of ministers the prime minister and council of ministers

The Union Council of Ministers consists of ________________.

  1. Prime Minister

  2. Cabinet Minister

  3. Cabinet Ministers and Chief Ministers of the States

  4. Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State and Deputy Ministers
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D Correct answer
Explanation
The Union Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister as its head are the real executive as provided under Article 74 of the Constitution of India. The categories of Council of Minister are:
(a) Cabinet Ministers- They are important ministers and constitute the Cabinet. Their part is powerful policy making and decision making. Their number is 15-20.
(b) Ministers of State- These are the junior ministers and are not a member of the Cabinet. These ministers either hold an independent charge of a small department or are attached to a Cabinet Minister.
(c) Deputy Ministers- Deputy ministers are rare. They aid the Cabinet Ministers or Ministers of State. They do not hold an independent charge.
Multiple choice civics the president and the central council of ministers council of ministers prime minister and council of ministers the prime minister and council of ministers

Who among the following is directly responsible to Parliament for all matters concerning the Defence Services of India?

  1. Cabinet Committee on political affairs

  2. President

  3. Prime Minister

  4. Defence Minister
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D Correct answer
Explanation

It is the Defence Minister who is directly responsible to Parliament for all matters concerning the Defence Services of India. Minister of Defence is the head of the Ministry of Defence. They often assisted by a Minister of State for defence and less commonly, the lower ranked Deputy Minister of Defence. As a member of the Cabinet, the Defence Minister has to answer the queries relating to the defence matters in the Parliament.