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 role of the Prime Minister in the formation of the Council of Ministers.

Explain the concept of individual responsibility of ministers.

Explain the difference between the Council of Ministers and the Cabinet.

Explain the importance of the Prime Minister’s role in maintaining the unity and integrity of the Council of Ministers.

Explain the principle of collective responsibility in the context of the Council of Ministers.

Explain the process by which the Council of Ministers is removed from office.

Explain the role of the Prime Minister in the legislative process.

The Prime Minister must be a member of which of the following? (1) Lok Sabha only (2) Rajya Sabha only (3) Either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha (4) Neither House

Which Article of the Constitution provides for the collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers to the Lok Sabha? (1) Article 74 (2) Article 75 (3) Article 76 (4) Article 77

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 77

Which of the following is a feature of the parliamentary system in India? (1) Separation of powers (2) Collective responsibility (3) Fixed tenure of Prime Minister (4) Direct election of ministers

Fill in the blank: The ________ is the highest decision-making body in the Union executive.

Fill in the blank: The ________ is the link between the President and the Council of Ministers.

Fill in the blank: The Council of Ministers is responsible to the ________ of Parliament.

Fill in the blank: The Prime Minister is described as the ________ among equals in the Cabinet.

State whether the following statement is true or false: The Cabinet is a subset of the Council of Ministers.

State whether the following statement is true or false: The Council of Ministers continues in office as long as it enjoys the confidence of the Lok Sabha.

State whether the following statement is true or false: The President is bound by the advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister.

State whether the following statement is true or false: The Prime Minister can be a member of the Rajya Sabha.