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Which of the following is incorrect :-

  1. Prorogation of the House has the effect of wiping out the pending business

  2. Adjournment of the House does not affect the pending business and the same may be taken up in the next sitting

  3. The power of summoning and prorogation of the House is vested in the President, though it is exercised on the aid and advice of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers

  4. Dissolution of Lok Sabha means that pending business is wiped out
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A Correct answer
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

Give correct response to ______________________.

  1. It is the duty of the Prime Minister to Communicate all decisions of the Council of Ministers to the President, whenever he requires

  2. The Prime Minister need not communicate all decisions to the President

  3. It is not obligatory on the part of Prime Minister to communicate the decision to the President

  4. The President cannot compel the Prime Minister to give the information he has
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Explanation

Article 78 of the Constitution mandates that it is the duty of the Prime Minister to communicate to the President all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union.

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It was held that Chief Minister or a Minister is in pay of the Government and therefore public servant within the meaning of section 21(2) of IPC in the case _______________.

  1. Karunanidhi v. UOI

  2. Keshavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala

  3. Kalyan Singh v. UOI

  4. Jayalalitha v. State of Tamil Nadu
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In the case of P.V. Narasimha Rao v. State (and related precedents like Karunanidhi), the courts have interpreted the status of ministers as public servants under the IPC, though the specific citation provided in the options is Kalyan Singh v. UOI.

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In the event of the resignation or death of the Prime Minister ________________.

  1. The ministry is dissolved

  2. Fresh general election must take place

  3. The Cabinet may choose another leader

  4. President's decision
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Prime Minister is the head of the Council of Ministers; therefore, their resignation or death automatically results in the dissolution of the entire Council of Ministers.

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Which of the following statements is true?

  1. Money Bill cannot be introduced in Lok Sabha

  2. The Speaker is appointed by the Prime Minister

  3. Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement

  4. Rajya Sabha has no power to pass a vote of no-confidence on the Council of Ministers
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha, not the Rajya Sabha. Consequently, the Rajya Sabha cannot pass a vote of no-confidence against the government.

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The Council of Ministers remains in office as long as it enjoys the confidence of _______________.

  1. President

  2. Parliament

  3. Lok Sabha

  4. Prime Minister
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C Correct answer
Explanation

According to the principle of collective responsibility, the Council of Ministers remains in office only as long as it enjoys the confidence of the Lok Sabha (the lower house).

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A member of the Council of Ministers ________________.

  1. Must be a Member of Parliament before appointment as minister

  2. Must become a Member of Parliament within 6 months of his appointment

  3. Must become a Member of Lok Sabha within 6 months of appointment

  4. May be elected to Parliament within a year of his appointment
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A person can be appointed as a minister without being a member of either house of Parliament, but they must become a member of either house within six months to continue in office.

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Minimum how many days' notice is required to move the resolution to remove the Deputy Chairman of the Council of States _______________.

  1. 10 days

  2. 14 days

  3. 20 days

  4. 30 days
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A resolution to remove the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha requires a notice of at least 14 days, similar to the procedure for removing the Chairman or other high constitutional officials.

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The Executive Head of the State is the Governor but he is a formal executive. The real executive consists of ________________.

  1. Council of Ministers

  2. Chief Minister and Council of Ministers

  3. Governor and Chief Minister

  4. Chief Minister, Council of State and Chief Secretary of the State.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Similar to the Union level, the Governor is the formal head of the state, while the real executive power is exercised by the Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers.

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Which of the following statements(s) is/ are correct?

  1. Governor is the executive head of the State

  2. Governor is advised by Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister in the exercise of his functions

  3. Governor appoints the Advocate General for the State

  4. All are correct
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Governor is the executive head of the state, acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers, and has the power to appoint the Advocate General, making all statements correct.