The Council of Ministers (Indian Polity and Governance) Part-ITotal Questions: 4021. Which one of the following statement is correct about the Prime Minister of India? [I.A.S. (Pre) 1996](a) He is free to choose his ministers only among those who are members of either House of the Parliament.(b) He can choose his cabinet colleagues after due counselling by the President of India in this regard.(c) He has fill discretion in the choice of persons who are to serve as ministers in his cabinet.(d) He has only limited power in the choice of this cabinet colleagues because of the discretionary powers vested in the President of India.Correct Answer: (c) He has fill discretion in the choice of persons who are to serve as ministers in his cabinet.Solution:The Prime Minister is the head of the Council of Ministers. He has full discretion in the choice of the person who is to serve as a Minister in his Cabinet [Article 75 (1)]. He may choose any member apart from either house of Parliament, but such person will have to become a member of either House of Parliament within 6 months from the date he enters the office [Article 75 (5)]. Otherwise, he will cease to be a Minister.22. A central Minister who is not the member of any House, can remain in the office for- [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1993](a) 1 Year(b) 6 Months(c) 3 Months(d) 1 MonthCorrect Answer: (b) 6 MonthsSolution:The Prime Minister is the head of the Council of Ministers. He has full discretion in the choice of the person who is to serve as a Minister in his Cabinet [Article 75 (1)]. He may choose any member apart from either house of Parliament, but such person will have to become a member of either House of Parliament within 6 months from the date he enters the office [Article 75 (5)]. Otherwise, he will cease to be a Minister.23. In India, a minister who is not a member of either house of Parliament will cease to be a minister after:(a) Six Month(b) One Year(c) Two Years(d) Three YearsCorrect Answer: (a) Six MonthSolution:The Prime Minister is the head of the Council of Ministers. He has full discretion in the choice of the person who is to serve as a Minister in his Cabinet [Article 75 (1)]. He may choose any member apart from either house of Parliament, but such person will have to become a member of either House of Parliament within 6 months from the date he enters the office [Article 75 (5)]. Otherwise, he will cease to be a Minister.24. Which of the following statements is not true regarding the Parliament of India. [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2011](a) The Constitution provides for a Parliamentary form of Government.(b) The function of the Parliament is to provide for a Cabinet(c) The membership of the cabinet is restricted to the Lower House.(d) The cabinet enjoys the confidence of the majority in the popular chamber of the house.Correct Answer: (c) The membership of the cabinet is restricted to the Lower House.Solution:A Person who is not a member of either House can also become a member of the Cabinet, but he cannot continue as minister for more than 6 months, unless he secures a seat in either House of the Parliament, i.e. Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha [According to Article 75(5)].The Council of Ministers (COM) is the highest decision-making body in the government, headed by the Prime Minister. According to the 91st Constitutional Amendment Act 2003, The total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Central Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15 percent of the total strength of the Lok Sabha. In India, the Council of Ministers is divided into the following levels:Ministers are responsible for heading the ministries and departments of the Central government.Ministers of State are those who may be given independent charge of specific departments or may assist cabinet ministers.Deputy Ministers assist both cabinet ministers and ministers of state in their administrative, political, and parliamentary duties.Additionally, the Prime Minister may suggest appointing a Deputy Prime Minister, usually for political reasons.25. The Prime Minister of India is responsible to whom? [63rd B. P.S.C. (Pre) 2017](a) The Cabinet(b) The President(c) The Lok Sabha(d) The Rajya Sabha(e) More than one of the aboveCorrect Answer: (c) The Lok SabhaSolution:ArticleDescriptionArticle 75(1)The President shall appoint the Prime Minister who, in his opinion, commands the confidence of the majority of the members of the Lok SabhaArticle 75(1)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 MinisterArticle 75(1)The Prime Minister shall be the head of the Council of MinistersArticle 75(3)The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Lok SabhaArticle 75(2)The Prime Minister can be removed from office by a vote of no confidence passed by a majority of the members of the Lok Sabha, or if he resigns from office.Article 75(3)The Prime Minister holds office during the pleasure of the President but must have the support of a majority of the Lok Sabha.Article 84(2)Must be a citizen of India and a member of either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha.26. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2012]1. To the House of the People.2. Under a Constitutional Obligation.3. As per Article 75 (3).4. As per Article 74 (3).Which of the above statements are correct?(a) 1. and 2 only(b) 1,2 and 3 only(c) 1,3 and 4 only(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4Correct Answer: (b) 1,2 and 3 onlySolution:Query successfulArticleDescriptionArticle 75(1)The President shall appoint the Prime Minister who, in his opinion, commands the confidence of the majority of the members of the Lok SabhaArticle 75(1)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 MinisterArticle 75(1)The Prime Minister shall be the head of the Council of MinistersArticle 75(3)The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Lok SabhaArticle 75(2)The Prime Minister can be removed from office by a vote of no confidence passed by a majority of the members of the Lok Sabha, or if he resigns from office.Article 75(3)The Prime Minister holds office during the pleasure of the President but must have the support of a majority of the Lok Sabha.Article 84(2)Must be a citizen of India and a member of either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha.27. The Council of Ministers is responsible to the- [40th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1995](a) President(b) Prime Minister(c) Speaker(d) Parliament(e) Lok SabhaCorrect Answer: (e) Lok SabhaSolution:ArticleDescriptionArticle 75(1)The President shall appoint the Prime Minister who, in his opinion, commands the confidence of the majority of the members of the Lok SabhaArticle 75(1)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 MinisterArticle 75(1)The Prime Minister shall be the head of the Council of MinistersArticle 75(3)The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Lok SabhaArticle 75(2)The Prime Minister can be removed from office by a vote of no confidence passed by a majority of the members of the Lok Sabha, or if he resigns from office.Article 75(3)The Prime Minister holds office during the pleasure of the President but must have the support of a majority of the Lok Sabha.Article 84(2)Must be a citizen of India and a member of either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha.28. To whom is the Council of Ministers responsible? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2010](a) Parliament(b) President(c) Speaker of Lok Sabha(d) Speaker of Lok Sabha and Chairman of Rajya SabhaCorrect Answer: (c) Speaker of Lok SabhaSolution:ArticleDescriptionArticle 75(1)The President shall appoint the Prime Minister who, in his opinion, commands the confidence of the majority of the members of the Lok SabhaArticle 75(1)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 MinisterArticle 75(1)The Prime Minister shall be the head of the Council of MinistersArticle 75(3)The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Lok SabhaArticle 75(2)The Prime Minister can be removed from office by a vote of no confidence passed by a majority of the members of the Lok Sabha, or if he resigns from office.Article 75(3)The Prime Minister holds office during the pleasure of the President but must have the support of a majority of the Lok Sabha.Article 84(2)Must be a citizen of India and a member of either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha.29. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to which of the following? [U.P.P.C.S.(Pre) 2012, Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2012](a) Prime Minister(b) President(c) Rajya Sabha(d) Lok SabhaCorrect Answer: (d) Lok SabhaSolution:The principle of collective responsibility is a cornerstone of the parliamentary system of government, as outlined in Article 75 of the constitution.This principle holds that all members of the council of ministers are jointly responsible to the Lok Sabha, meaning they must work as a team and take responsibility for their actions as a group.When the Lok Sabha passes a motion of no confidence against the council of ministers, all members of the council must resign, including those from the Rajya Sabha.Additionally, the principle of collective responsibility also means that all cabinet ministers, as well as other ministers, are bound by decisions made by the Cabinet, even if they disagree with them during the Cabinet meeting.30. Union Council of Minister is collectively responsible to- [41st B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1996](a) Prime Minister(b) President(c) Parliament(d) only to Lok SabhaCorrect Answer: (d) only to Lok SabhaSolution:The principle of collective responsibility is a cornerstone of the parliamentary system of government, as outlined in Article 75 of the constitution.This principle holds that all members of the council of ministers are jointly responsible to the Lok Sabha, meaning they must work as a team and take responsibility for their actions as a group.When the Lok Sabha passes a motion of no confidence against the council of ministers, all members of the council must resign, including those from the Rajya Sabha.Additionally, the principle of collective responsibility also means that all cabinet ministers, as well as other ministers, are bound by decisions made by the Cabinet, even if they disagree with them during the Cabinet meeting.Submit Quiz« Previous1234Next »
