Free Central Government - 03 Practice Test - IAS
Question 1
Who presides over the meetings of the Council of Ministers?
The Prime Minister
The President
Cabinet secretary
Different ministers by rotation
SOLUTION
Solution : A
(A)
Question 2
The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to
The President of India
The LokSabha
The Prime Minister
The RajyaSabha
SOLUTION
Solution : B
(B)
Question 3
The members of the Council of Ministers are
Appointed by the Prime Minister
Appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Parliament
Appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister
Appointed by the President at his discretion
SOLUTION
Solution : C
(C)
Question 4
With regard to the re-election of the vice-President
The constitution is absolutely silent
The constitution places a clear ban
The constitution permits re-election only once
The constitution permits re-election for a maximum of two terms
SOLUTION
Solution : A
(A)
Question 5
Which of the following is not the power of the Prime Minister?
SOLUTION
Solution : C
Option: (c)
Question 6
The Prime Minister holds office
SOLUTION
Solution : C
Option: (c)
Question 7
Generally, the Prime Minister is
SOLUTION
Solution : B
Option: (b)
Question 8
The members of the Council of Ministers can be dismissed by the President
SOLUTION
Solution : B
Option: (b)
Question 9
A person can be a member of the Council of Ministers without being a member of the Parliament for a maximum period of
SOLUTION
Solution : B
Option: (b)
Question 10
Consider the following statements with regard to the vice-President of India. 1. The vice-President is the ex-officio chairman of the RajyaSabha. 2. The vice-President discharges the duties of the President in case his office falls vacant due to death. 3. In the event of the death of the President, the vice-President assumes the responsibilities of the office of the President for the unexpired term. 4. In the event of the death of the President the vice-President acts as President for a maximum period of six months. Of these statements
SOLUTION
Solution : D
Option: (d)