Prime Minister and Council of Ministers

Civics ⇒ Parliamentary System and Political Institutions

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Describe the principle of collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers.

Describe the process by which a minister can be removed from the Council of Ministers.

Describe the process of resignation of the Prime Minister.

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

Explain the importance of the Cabinet in the Indian parliamentary system.

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

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

Explain the term 'individual responsibility' of ministers.

The Prime Minister of India is appointed by the (1) President (2) Lok Sabha (3) Rajya Sabha (4) Chief Justice of India. Choose the correct option.

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

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

Which of the following is a feature of the parliamentary system in India? (1) Separation of powers (2) Collective responsibility (3) Presidential veto (4) Judicial supremacy

Fill in the blank: The _______ is the chief advisor to the President.

Fill in the blank: The _______ is the chief spokesperson of the government.

Fill in the blank: The _______ is the link between the President and the Parliament.

Fill in the blank: The _______ is the real executive authority in India.

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

Is the advice of the Council of Ministers binding on the President? (Yes/No)

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 Prime Minister can be a member of either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha.