Free Central Government - 11 Practice Test - IAS 

Question 1

In the event of the resignation or death of the Prime Minister

A. The Council of Ministers stands automatically dissolved
B. The senior most member of the Council of Ministers automatically becomes the Prime Minister
C. The Lok Sabha stands automatically dissolved and fresh elections must be held within six months
D. The President can take any of the above actions

SOLUTION

Solution : A

 

Question 2

The Prime Minister   of India occupies a superior position than the British Prime Minister   because

A. His office has been created by the constitution
B. The procedure for his removal is much tougher than that of the British Prime Minister
C. His office cannot be abolished
D. He heads the largest democracy of the world

SOLUTION

Solution : A

 

Question 3

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

 

Question 4

The members of the Council of Ministers

A. Receive a fixed salary as stipulated in the second schedule of the constitution
B. Receive such salaries as are fixed by the President in consultation with the speaker of Lok Sabha and the Prime Minister
C. Receive the same salaries and allowances which are paid to the members of Parliament plus certain sumptuary allowances
D. Receive a monthly salary of Rs. 15,000 and free accommodations

SOLUTION

Solution : C

 

Question 5

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 Lok Sabha 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

 

Question 6

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

 

Question 7

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

 

Question 8

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

 

Question 9

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

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

SOLUTION

Solution : A

 

Question 10

The defeat of government in Rajya Sabha 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

 
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