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Prime Minister and Central Council of Ministers
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Q1Consider the following statements: 1. The Prime Minister is appointed by the President. 2. The President must appoint the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha as the Prime Minister. 2. In case of no clear majority, the President can use his discretion to appoint the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?MediumSolve →Q2Who administers the oath of office to the Prime Minister of India?EasySolve →Q3Which of the following statements is/are correct about the tenure of the Prime Minister? 1. The Constitution prescribes a fixed term for the Prime Minister. 2. The Prime Minister holds office during the pleasure of the President.MediumSolve →Q4Which of the following Articles of the Constitution deals with the appointment of the Prime Minister and other Ministers?EasySolve →Q5The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to:EasySolve →Q6Which of the following is/are true about the Council of Ministers? 1. The total number of Ministers including the Prime Minister shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha. 2. Ministers hold office during the pleasure of the Prime Minister. 3. The Prime Minister can recommend the dismissal of any Minister.MediumSolve →Q7Who presides over the meetings of the Council of Ministers?EasySolve →Q8Which of these is NOT a function of the Prime Minister?MediumSolve →Q9Consider the following statements: 1. The Cabinet is a smaller body within the Council of Ministers. 2. The decisions of the Cabinet are binding on all Ministers. Which is/are correct?MediumSolve →Q10The Cabinet system of Government was adopted from:EasySolve →
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