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1. Question
With reference to the appointment of the Prime Minister in India, consider the following statements:
- As per the Constitutional provision, the President should appoint the leader of the largest party or coalition in the Lok Sabha as the Prime Minister
- A 24 year old can become the Prime Minister of India as specific age is not mentioned in the Constitution to hold this office
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: d)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 20
Statement – 1: There is no such ‘Constitutional’ provision. It is by convention.
Eligibility Criteria to become Prime Minister of India
To be eligible for the position of the Prime Minister of India, a person should:- Be a citizen of India.
- Be a member of either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha.
- Complete 25 years of age if he is a member of the Lok Sabha or 30 years if he is a member of the Rajya Sabha.
IncorrectSolution: d)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 20
Statement – 1: There is no such ‘Constitutional’ provision. It is by convention.
Eligibility Criteria to become Prime Minister of India
To be eligible for the position of the Prime Minister of India, a person should:- Be a citizen of India.
- Be a member of either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha.
- Complete 25 years of age if he is a member of the Lok Sabha or 30 years if he is a member of the Rajya Sabha.
- Question 2 of 13
2. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The constitution of India doesn’t require that a person must prove his majority in Lok Sabha before he/she is appointed as the Prime Minister
- A person who is not a member of either House of parliament can be appointed as Prime Minister
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: c)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 20
IncorrectSolution: c)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 20
- Question 3 of 13
3. Question
Which of the following Prime Ministers of India was not a member of Rajya Sabha when he/she was first appointed as the Prime Minister?
CorrectSolution: d)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 20
IncorrectSolution: d)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 20
- Question 4 of 13
4. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The term of the Prime Minister is not fixed and he holds office during the pleasure of the majority support in Lok Sabha
- The remuneration of the Prime Minister is decided by the Parliament
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: c)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 20
Though it is said that he holds the office during the pleasure of Parliaent, it is also true that he holds office as long as he enjoys majority support in Lok Sabha.
IncorrectSolution: c)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 20
Though it is said that he holds the office during the pleasure of Parliaent, it is also true that he holds office as long as he enjoys majority support in Lok Sabha.
- Question 5 of 13
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
- If the Prime Minister resigns, a senior member of the council of ministers by convention assumes the office of the Prime Minister
- Death of an incumbent Prime Minister automatically dissolves the council of ministers
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: b)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 20
During both cases of resignation or death, council of ministers gets dissolved.
IncorrectSolution: b)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 20
During both cases of resignation or death, council of ministers gets dissolved.
- Question 6 of 13
6. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The Prime Minister of India is the chairman of the Inter-State Council
- The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India is appointed by the President of India following a recommendation by the Prime Minister
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: c)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 20
IncorrectSolution: c)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 20
- Question 7 of 13
7. Question
Which of the following personalities became Prime Ministers after being Chief Ministers of their respective states?
- D.Deve Gowda
- P Singh
- Chandrashekhar
- Narendra Modi
- V.Narasimha Rao
Choose the correct answer using the codes below:
CorrectSolution: b)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 20
IncorrectSolution: b)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 20
- Question 8 of 13
8. Question
Consider the following statements:
- A minister who is not a member of either Houses of the Parliament for any period of six consecutive months shall cease to be a minister
- The advice tendered by Ministers to the President shall not be inquired into in any court
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: c)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 20
IncorrectSolution: c)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 20
- Question 9 of 13
9. Question
The Ministers of the Union government shall hold office during the pleasure of the
CorrectSolution: c)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 21
IncorrectSolution: c)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 21
- Question 10 of 13
10. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Parliamentary Affairs minister, even when he is a Member of Lok Sabha, he can participate in the proceedings of Rajya Sabha and vote there as and when required
- After the dissolution of Lok Sabha, the council of ministers ceases to exist
Which of the above statements is/are INCORRECT?
CorrectSolution: c)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 21
IncorrectSolution: c)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 21
- Question 11 of 13
11. Question
When the Lok Sabha passes a no-confidence motion against the council of ministers
CorrectSolution: a)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 21
IncorrectSolution: a)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 21
- Question 12 of 13
12. Question
After passing of no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha, the council of ministers can advise the President to dissolve Lok Sabha. In this scenario,
CorrectSolution: a)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 21
IncorrectSolution: a)
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 21
- Question 13 of 13
13. Question
Which of the following cabinet committees doesn’t find mention in the Constitution of India?
- Appointments Committee
- Parliamentary Affairs Committee
- Economic Affairs Committee
Choose the correct answer using the codes below:
CorrectSolution: d)
All committees are extra-constitutional and they are not mentioned in the Constitution.
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 21
IncorrectSolution: d)
All committees are extra-constitutional and they are not mentioned in the Constitution.
Laxmikanth, Indian Polity, Chapter – 21
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