Free Central Government - 04 Practice Test - IAS 

Question 1

The Parliament of India consists of

A. The President, LokSabha and RajyaSabha
B. The LokSabha and RajyaSabha
C. The LokSabha, Prime Minister and speaker
D. None of the above

SOLUTION

Solution : A

Option: (a)

Question 2

The salaries and allowances of the members of the Council of Ministers

A. Have been stipulated in the constitution
B. Are determined by the President in consultation with the Prime Minister
C. Are determined by the Parliament from time to time
D. Are fixed by the President in consultation with the speaker

SOLUTION

Solution : C

Option: (c)

Question 3

Consider the following statements regarding a no confidence motion in the Parliament 1. There is no mention of a no-confidence motion in the constitution 2. A period of six months must elapse between the introduction of one no-confidence motion and another 3. At least 100 members must support a motion of no-confidence before it is introduced in the house 4. A motion of no-confidence can be introduced in the LokSabha only Of the above statements

A. 2 and 4 are correct
B. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct
C. 1,2 and 3 are correct
D. 1 and 4 are correct

SOLUTION

Solution : A

Option: (a)

Question 4

The Prime Minister is the chairman of

A. The Planning Commission
B. The minorities commission
C. The finance commission
D. None of the above

SOLUTION

Solution : A

 Option: (a)

Question 5

Which one of the following statements about the union Council of Ministers is not correct?

A. It acts as chief advisor to the President
B. It is responsible for the administration of foreign relations
C. It plays a key role in the impeachment of the President
D. It is responsible for the implementation of the central laws

SOLUTION

Solution : C

Option: (c)

Question 6

The size of the Council of Ministers

A. Has been specified in the constitution
B. Is determined by the Prime Minister
C. Is determined by the President
D. Is determined by the Parliament

SOLUTION

Solution : A

Option: (a)

Question 7

A motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers can be moved in the LokSabha if it is supported by at least

A. 50 members
B. 55 members
C. 100 members
D. One-third of the total members of LokSabha

SOLUTION

Solution : A

 Option: (a)

Question 8

The defeat of government in RajyaSabha leads to

A. Its dismissal by the President
B. Resignation of the Prime Minister
C. Advice by the President to the Prime Minister to relinquish office
D. None of the above

SOLUTION

Solution : D

Option: (d)

Question 9

If a vote of 'no confidence' is passed against a minister

A. He has to tender his resignation
B. The whole Council of Ministers has to resign
C. The minister as well as the Prime Minister have to tender their resignation
D. None of the above

SOLUTION

Solution : D

 Option: (d)

Question 10

Which one of the following statements is correct?

A. A nominated member of the Parliament cannot be appointed as minister
B. The leader of the largest party in the LokSabha is invariably appointed as Prime Minister
C. A person appointed as a minister has to become a member of either house of Parliament within six months
D. All the above

SOLUTION

Solution : C

Option: (c)