Prime Minister and Council of Ministers

Civics ⇒ Parliamentary System and Political Institutions

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Describe the process of appointment of the Prime Minister in India.

Describe the relationship between the Prime Minister and the President in the Indian parliamentary system.

Explain the individual responsibility of ministers.

Explain the term 'cabinet system' in the context of Indian government.

Explain the term 'collective responsibility' of the Council of Ministers.

Explain the term 'portfolio' in the context of the Council of Ministers.

If a minister disagrees with a Cabinet decision, what is expected of him/her?

If the Prime Minister resigns, what happens to the Council of Ministers?

The Council of Ministers includes which of the following? (1) Cabinet Ministers, (2) Ministers of State, (3) Deputy Ministers, (4) All of the above

What is the maximum number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, allowed in the Council of Ministers as per the Constitution (Ninety-first Amendment) Act, 2003? (1) 10% of Lok Sabha, (2) 15% of Lok Sabha, (3) 20% of Lok Sabha, (4) No limit

What is the minimum age required to become the Prime Minister of India? (1) 25 years, (2) 30 years, (3) 35 years, (4) No minimum age

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment of the Prime Minister? (1) Article 74, (2) Article 75, (3) Article 76, (4) Article 80

The Prime Minister acts as a link between the President and the ________.

The Prime Minister can be removed by a ________ of no confidence passed by the Lok Sabha.

The Prime Minister can recommend the dissolution of the ________.

The Prime Minister communicates all decisions of the Council of Ministers to the ________.

Is it necessary for the Prime Minister to be a member of the Lok Sabha? (Yes/No)

True or False: The Council of Ministers continues to hold office as long as it enjoys the confidence of the Lok Sabha.

True or False: The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.

True or False: The President can dismiss the Prime Minister at any time without reason.