The Council of Ministers (Part-I)

Total Questions: 40

1. As per Article 300 of the Constitution of India, the legal name of the Government of India is- [U.P.R.O.\A.R.O. (Mains) 2011]

(a) The Union Government
(b) The Union of India
(c) India
(d) Bharta

Correct Answer: (b) The Union of India

Solution:As per Article 300 of the Constitution of India, the legal name of the government of India is 'The Union of India'.

2. Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given below: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2011]

1. The executive power of the Union is vested in the Prime Minister.

2. The Prime Minister is appointed by the President.

3. The Prime Minister is the head of the Council of Ministers.

4. The Prime Minister, at the time of his appointment, needs not be a member of either House of Parliament.

(a) Only 1,2 and 4 are correct.
(b) Only 1, 2 and 3 are correct.
(c) Only 2, 3 and 4 are correct.
(d) Only 1, 3 and 4 are correct.

Correct Answer: (c) Only 2, 3 and 4 are correct.

Solution:According to Article 53(1) of the constitution, the executive power of the Union shall be vested in the President and shall be exercised by him either directly or through officers subordinate to him. The Prime Minister is appointed by the President and is the head of the Council of Ministers, and it is not necessary fir a person to be a member of either House of the Parliament at the time of his appointment as the Prime Minister of India.

3. Which of the following statements is correct about Prime Minister of India? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013]

(a) Prime Minister is the nominal head of the Council of Ministers.
(b) He is not responsible to the Parliament.
(c) He cannot dismiss any of his ministers.
(d) Prime Minister is the real head of the Council of Ministers.

Correct Answer: (d) Prime Minister is the real head of the Council of Ministers.

Solution:According to Article 74(1), "There shall be a council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President who shall, in the exercise of his function, act in accordance with such advice". Thus, the real power is vested in the Prime Minister.

4. Prime Minister of India is- [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (d) Appointed

Solution:The Prime Minister of India is appointed by the President, and other Ministers are also appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister [Article 75 (1)].

5. The Prime Minister of India is the head of the- [47th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2005]

(a) State Government
(b) Central Government
(c) Both State and Central Governments
(d) None of them

Correct Answer: (b) Central Government

Solution:According to Article 74(1), there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President. The Prime Minister of India is Head of the Government while the President of India is Head of the State.

6. Article 78 of the Constitution of India lays down the duties of the- [U.P.P.S.C. (R.L) 2014]

(a) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(b) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
(c) Comptroller and Auditor General of India
(d) Prime Minister

Correct Answer: (d) Prime Minister

Solution:Article 78 envisages the duties of the Prime Minister in respect of furnishing information to the President. (1) Relating to the administration of affairs of the Union (1) If the President requires, submit for the consideration of the Council of Ministers any matter on which a decision has been taken by a minister but not considered by the Council.

7. Consider the following statements: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2022]

1. The Constitution of India classifies the ministers Into four ranks viz. Cabinet Minister, Minister of State with Independent Charge, Minister of State and Deputy Minister.

2. The total number of ministers in the Union Government, including the Prime Minister, shall not exceed 15 percent of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2

Correct Answer: (b) 2 only

Solution:Article 74(1) says that there shall be a council of ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President Thus, the council of ministers is a constitutional body. In the Indian constitution, there is no provision for the classification of ministers. It is based on British Parliamentary tradition However, in the Indian parliamentary system at present time, instead of Prime Minister, there are the Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State (Independent Charge), Minister of State and Deputy Ministers. As per Article 75(1A) inserted through the 91st Constitutional Amendment, 2003, total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the council of ministers shall not exceed 15% of total strength of Lok Sabha. Similar amendments were also made under Article 164, inserted clause 1A, which says that total number of ministers, including the Chief Minister, in the council of ministers in a state shall not exceed 15% of the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly of that state.

8. Cabinet means- [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

(a) All Ministers in the Government
(b) Ministers with Cabinet Rank
(c) Cabinet Ministers and their Secretaries
(d) Ministers of State

Correct Answer: (b) Ministers with Cabinet Rank

Solution:The Union Council of Ministers exercises executive authority, It contains a senior executive body called the Union Cabinet which is the supreme decision-making body in India. Only the Prime Minister and ministers of the rank of Cabinet Minister are members of the Cabinet.

9. Cabinet included- [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1992]

(a) Ministers with Cabinet-rank
(b) Minister of State level
(c) Cabinet Minister and State Minister
(d) Cabinet Minister, minister of state with independent charge and minister of state

Correct Answer: (a) Ministers with Cabinet-rank

10. The word 'Mantrimandal' (cabinet) is mentioned only once in Constitution, and that is in- [41th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1996]

(a) Article 352
(b) Article 74
(c) Article 356
(d) Article 76

Correct Answer: (a) Article 352

Solution:The word "Cabinet" is mentioned in the Constitution of India in Article 352(3) which says, "The President shall not issue a Proclamation unless the Union Cabinet communicates to him in writing that such a Proclamation may be issued". It is noteworthy that the word 'Cabinet' has been mentioned two times in this Article.

11. With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2021]

1. N. Gopalaswamy Ayyangar Committee suggested that a minister and a secretary be designated solely for pursuing the subject of administrative reform and promoting it.

2. In 1970, the Department of Personnel was constituted on the recommendation of the Administrative Reforms Commission, 1966, and this was placed under the Prime Minister's charge.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: (b) 2 only

Solution:Sh. N. Gopalaswamy Ayyangar, in his Report namely Reorganization of the Machinery of Central Government in 1950 recommended for the grouping of ministries, improvement in the capabilities of the personnel, and also in the working of the O&M Division.

It no where mentions that a minister and a secretary be designated solely for pursuing the subject of administrative reform and promoting it. Hence, statement 1 is not correct. On 7th February 1973, the work relating to the Department of Administrative Reforms was transferred to the Department of Personnel created under Cabinet Secretariat on 1" August 1970, and was re-designated as the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms.

In April 1977, the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms was shifted from the Cabinet Secretariat to the Ministry of Home Affairs. In March 1985, the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms was elevated to a full- fledged Ministry of Personnel and Training, Administrative Reforms, Public Grievances and Pensions.

On December 10,1985 Ministry of Personnel and Training. Administrative Reforms, Public Grievances and Pensions was re-designated as the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions with three departments namely, Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT), Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances and Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare. This Ministry was placed under the overall charge of the Prime Minister assisted by a Minister of State. Hence, statement 2 is also not correct.

12. With reference to Union Government, consider the following statements: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2009]

1. The Ministries/Departments of the Government of India are created by the Prime Minister on the advice of the Cabinet Secretary.

2. Each of the Ministries is assigned to a Minister by the President of India on the advice of the Prime Minister.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: (b) 2 only

Solution:The Ministries/Departments of the Government of India are not created by the Prime Minister on the recommendation of the Cabinet Secretary. The Cabinet Secretary is the head of the Cabinet Secretariat. He is also the chairman of the Civil Services Board. Each of the Ministries is assigned to a Minister by the President of India on the advice of the Prime Minister. Hence, statement (1) is incorrect, and statement (2) is correct.

13. Who exercises the actual/executive power under the parliamentary form of Government? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]

(a) Parliament
(b) Prime Minister
(c) President
(d) Bureaucracy

Correct Answer: (b) Prime Minister

Solution:In the Parliamentary form of Government, the real executive power is exercised by the Prime Minister, and the provision regarding this is mentioned in Article 75 of the Indian Constitution.

14. Consider the following statements: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2014]

1. The President shall make rules for more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business.

2. All executive actions of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the Prime Minister.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: (a) 1 only

Solution:Article 77(1) says that all executive action of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the President. So, statement (2) is wrong whereas statement (1) is right. According to Article 77(3) the President shall make a rule for more convenient transaction of the business of Government of India and for allocation among Ministers of the said business.

15. If the Prime Minister of India belongs to the Upper House of Parliament: [I.A.S. (Pre) 1997]

(a) He will not be able to vote in his favour in the event of a no-confidence motion
(b) He will not be able to speak on the budget in the Lower House
(c) He can make statements only in the Upper House
(d) He will have to become a member of the Lower House within six months after being sworn in as the Prime Minister

Correct Answer: (a) He will not be able to vote in his favour in the event of a no-confidence motion

Solution:The Prime Minister or any Cabinet Minister has the right to speak and vote in the House where he is a member, but in the House where he is not a member, he can speak but does not have the right to vote. A Prime Minister, who belongs to the upper House of Parliament, cannot vote in his favour in the event of a no-confidence motion.

16. Which Article of the Indian Constitution describes the appointment and disqualification of the Council of Ministers. [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2001]

(a) Article 70
(c) Article 74
(b) Article 72
(d) Article 75

Correct Answer: (d) Article 75

Solution:Article 75(1) states that the Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. Article 75(2) states that the Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President.

17. Prime Minister of India is generally- [47th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2005]

(a) Not a member of Parliament
(b) Member of Lok Sabha
(c) Member of Rajya Sabha
(d) Member of both the Houses

Correct Answer: (b) Member of Lok Sabha

Solution:The Prime Minister of India is generally a member of the Lok Sabha, but this is not compulsory or restricted. He can be a member of the Rajya Sabha. Indira Gandhi was the first PM from the Rajya Sabha at the time of appointment but later became a member of Lok Sabha.

18. The Prime Minister of India, at the time of his/her appointment- [I.A.S. (Pre) 2012]

(a) Need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of one of the Houses within six months.
(b) Need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of the Lok Sabha within six months.
(c) Must be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament.
(d) Must be a member of the Lok Sabha.

Correct Answer: (a) Need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of one of the Houses within six months.

Solution:Article 75(5) says that a person who is not a member of either House can become a minister, but he cannot continue as minister for more than 6 months unless he secures a seat in either House of Parliament (by election or by nomination). These provisions also apply to the Prime Minister. So, option (a) is the correct answer.

19. What is the minimum age requirement to become the Prime Minister of India? [Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2007]

(a) 21 years
(b) 25 years
(c) 30 years
(d) 35 years

Correct Answer: (b) 25 years

Solution:The minimum age requirement to become the Prime Minister of India is the same as that of a person to be a member of Lok Sabha, i.e. 25 years.

20. The Prime Minister is- [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

(a) Elected by the Lok Sabha
(b) Elected by the Parliament
(c) Appointed by the President
(d) Nominated by the Party in Majority of Lok Sabha.

Correct Answer: (c) Appointed by the President

Solution:Article 75(1) says that the Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. Article 75(2) says that the Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President.

21. 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]

(b) 6 Months
(a) 1 Year
(c) 3 Months
(d) 1 Month

Correct Answer: (b) 6 Months

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 Years

Correct Answer: (a) Six Month

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)].

25. The Prime Minister of India is responsible to whom? [63rd B. P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (c) The Lok Sabha

Solution:According to the Article 75(3) of the Indian Constitution, the Council of Ministers (including the Prime Minister) shall be collectively responsible to the House of the people (Lok 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 4

Correct Answer: (b) 1,2 and 3 only

Solution:According to Article 75(3) of the Indian Constitution, the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. It is a constitutional obligation, Article 74(3) does not exit in the Constitution of India. Therefore, statement 1,2, and 3 are correct. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.

27. The Council of Ministers is responsible to the- [40th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1995]

Correct Answer: (*)

Solution:The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. Since the Lok Sabha is not given in the option, so, nearest answer would be the Parliament.

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 Sabha

Correct Answer: (c) Speaker of Lok Sabha

Solution:The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. Since the Lok Sabha is not given in the option, so, nearest answer would be the Parliament.

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 Sabha

Correct Answer: (d) Lok Sabha

Solution:The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. Since the Lok Sabha is not given in the option, so, nearest answer would be the Parliament.

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 Sabha

Correct Answer: (d) only to Lok Sabha

Solution:According to Article 75(3) of the Constitution, the Council of Minister shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People.

31. Consider the following statements in the context of Indian Constitution: [U.P.R.O/A.R.O. (Pre) 2016]

1. The Union Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.

2. Union Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the Prime Minister.

(a) Only 1 is correct
(b) Both 1 and 2 are correct.
(c) Neither 1 nor 2 is correct.
(d) Only 2 is correct

Correct Answer: (a) Only 1 is correct

Solution:According to Article 75(3) of the Constitution, the Council of Minister shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People.

32. Assertion (A): The Council of Ministers in the Union of India is collectively responsible both to the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. Reason (R): The members of both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha are eligible to be the Ministers of the Union Government. [I.A.S. (Pre) 2007, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2021, U.P. B.E.O. (Pre) 2019]

(a) Both (A) and (R) are individually true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are individually true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Correct Answer: (d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Solution:The Council of Ministers in the Union of India is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha only [Article 75(3)]. So, Assertion (A) is false. The Union Minister can be a member of either House of the Parliament, but he is eligible to vote only in the House to which he belongs. Thus, Reason (R) is true.

33. Consider the following statements: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2013]

1. The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament.

2. The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India.

3. The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for Legislation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) All of these

Correct Answer: (b) 2 and 3

Solution:Statement I is incorrect. According to Article 75(3) of the Constitution, the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha and not the Parliament. Statement 2 is correct as according to Article 75(2), ministers hold the office during the pleasure of the President. Statement 3 is also correct as Article 78(a) provides that it shall be the duty of the Prime Minister to communicate to the President all the decisions of the Council of Ministers related to the Administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation.

34. Which one of the following is not explicitly stated in the Constitution of India but followed as a convention? [I.A.S. (Pre) 1995]

(a) The Finance Minister is to be a Member of the Lower House.
(b) The Prime Minister has to resign if he loses the majority in the Lower House.
(c) All the parts of India are to be represented in the Council of Ministers.
(d) In the event of both the President and the Vice- President demitting office simultaneously before the end of the tenure, the Speaker of the Lower House of the Parliament will officiate as the President.

Correct Answer: (b) The Prime Minister has to resign if he loses the majority in the Lower House.

Solution:After losing the majority in the Lower House, the Prime Minister has to resign. This is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution, but conventionally he resigns as he is the head of the Council of Ministers, which is collectively responsible to the House of the People according to Article 75(3).

35. In Indian Polity, the executive is subordinate to the- [45th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001]

(a) Judiciary
(b) Legislature
(c) Election Commission
(d) Union Public Service Commission

Correct Answer: (b) Legislature

Solution:In Indian Polity, the Executive is subordinate to the Legislature. Parliament is the supreme legislative body of the country. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the House of the People.

36. Which one of the following motions, the Council of Ministers in India can move? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]

(a) No-Confidence Motion
(b) Censure Motion
(c) Adjournment Motion
(d) Confidence Motion

Correct Answer: (d) Confidence Motion

Solution:The Council of Ministers in India can move "Confidence Motion". A Motion of 'No Confidence' can be introduced. only in Lok Sabha (the Lower House of the Parliament). The Government brings the 'Motion of Confidence' in Lok Sabha when it has to prove the confidence or support of a majority in the House of People (Lok Sabha).

37. The Council of Ministers has to resign if a no-confidence motion is passed by a majority of members of- [U.P.P.C.S.(Pre) 2012]

(a) Lok Sabha
(b) Rajya Sabha
(c) Both the Houses separately
(d) Both the Houses in Joint sitting

Correct Answer: (a) Lok Sabha

38. After resigning, whose permission does a minister require to give a statement in Lok Sabha? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]

(a) Prime Minister
(b) Speaker
(c) President
(d) Supreme Court

Correct Answer: (b) Speaker

Solution:If a member resigns from the office of Minister, he can make a statement in the House about his resignation when allowed by the Speaker. It is, however, open to the member to make a statement or not, and he cannot be compelled to do so.

39. The number of Lok Sabha members required to table a 'No Confidence Motion against the Council of Ministers is- [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009]

(a) 30th
(b) 40th
(c) 50th
(d) 60th

Correct Answer: (c) 50th

Solution:A minimum of 50 members are required to table a 'No Confidence Motion' against the Council of Ministers.

40. The least number of members who can table the No Confidence Motion against the Council of Ministers in Lok Sabha is- [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2015]

(a) 20th
(c) 40th
(b) 30th
(d) 50th

Correct Answer: (d) 50th

Solution:A minimum of 50 members are required to table a 'No Confidence Motion' against the Council of Ministers.

The Council of Ministers (Part-I)

1. As per Article 300 of the Constitution of India, the legal name of the Government of India is- [U.P.R.O.\A.R.O. (Mains) 2011]

2. Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given below: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2011]

3. Which of the following statements is correct about Prime Minister of India? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013]

4. Prime Minister of India is- [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

5. The Prime Minister of India is the head of the- [47th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2005]

6. Article 78 of the Constitution of India lays down the duties of the- [U.P.P.S.C. (R.L) 2014]

7. Consider the following statements: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2022]

8. Cabinet means- [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

9. Cabinet included- [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1992]

10. The word 'Mantrimandal' (cabinet) is mentioned only once in Constitution, and that is in- [41th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1996]

11. With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2021]

12. With reference to Union Government, consider the following statements: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2009]

13. Who exercises the actual/executive power under the parliamentary form of Government? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]

14. Consider the following statements: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2014]

15. If the Prime Minister of India belongs to the Upper House of Parliament: [I.A.S. (Pre) 1997]

16. Which Article of the Indian Constitution describes the appointment and disqualification of the Council of Ministers. [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2001]

17. Prime Minister of India is generally- [47th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2005]

18. The Prime Minister of India, at the time of his/her appointment- [I.A.S. (Pre) 2012]

19. What is the minimum age requirement to become the Prime Minister of India? [Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2007]

20. The Prime Minister is- [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

21. Which one of the following statement is correct about the Prime Minister of India? [I.A.S. (Pre) 1996]

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]

23. In India, a minister who is not a member of either house of Parliament will cease to be a minister after:

24. Which of the following statements is not true regarding the Parliament of India. [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

25. The Prime Minister of India is responsible to whom? [63rd B. P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

26. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2012]

27. The Council of Ministers is responsible to the- [40th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1995]

28. To whom is the Council of Ministers responsible? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2010]

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]

30. Union Council of Minister is collectively responsible to- [41st B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1996]

31. Consider the following statements in the context of Indian Constitution: [U.P.R.O/A.R.O. (Pre) 2016]

33. Consider the following statements: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2013]

34. Which one of the following is not explicitly stated in the Constitution of India but followed as a convention? [I.A.S. (Pre) 1995]

35. In Indian Polity, the executive is subordinate to the- [45th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001]

36. Which one of the following motions, the Council of Ministers in India can move? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]

37. The Council of Ministers has to resign if a no-confidence motion is passed by a majority of members of- [U.P.P.C.S.(Pre) 2012]

38. After resigning, whose permission does a minister require to give a statement in Lok Sabha? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]

39. The number of Lok Sabha members required to table a 'No Confidence Motion against the Council of Ministers is- [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009]

40. The least number of members who can table the No Confidence Motion against the Council of Ministers in Lok Sabha is- [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2015]

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