Question Bank for UPSC Indian Polity and Civics The Union Executive Prime Minister

Consider the following statements with respect to dudes of the Prime Minister according to the Constitution of India:

1. To make rules for the more convenient transaction of business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business.

2. If the President so requires, to submit for consideration of the Council of Ministers any matter on which a decision has been taken by a Minister but which has not been considered by the Council.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A)

Only 1

B)

Only 2

C)

Both 1 and 2

D)

Neither 1 nor 2

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2)

Which one of the following is constitutionally obligatory on the part of the Prime Minister of India?

A)

As the President is the supreme commander of the defence forces, the Prime Minister has or take all major decisions regarding defence only after prior approval by the President.

B)

The Prime Minister has to communicate to the President all decisions of the cabinet relating to administration and proposals for legislation.

C)

As the ministers are appointed by the President, the Prime Minister has to go by Presidential I discretion in the allocation of business among the ministers.

D)

The Prime Minister, if he happens to be the leader of a party not having the required majority should prove his majority strength in both the Houses of Parliament within the period stipulated by the President.

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3)

Which of the following bodies are headed by the Prime Minister?

1. National Integration Council

2. National Water Resources Council

3. National Development Council

4. Inter-State Council

5. Zonal Councils

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

A)

1, 3, 4 and 5

B)

3, 4 and 5

C)

1, 2, 3 and 4

D)

2, 3 and 4

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4)

"If any functionary under our constitution is to be compared with the US President, he is the I Prime Minister and not the President of the Union". This statement is attributed to:

A)

Jawaharlal Nehru

B)

B.R. Ambedkar

C)

Rajendra Prasad

D)

K.M. Munshi

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5)

Which one of the following is correct in terms of the Constitution of India?

A)

The Prime Minister decides the allocation of portfolios among the ministers.

B)

When the Prime Minister resigns, the Council of Ministers gets dissolved.

C)

All the principal policy announcements of the government are made by the Prime Minister.

D)

It shall be the duty of Prime Minister to communicate to the President all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the union.

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6)

Statement I: The Prime Minister of India can exercise control over other branches of government through a coterie of advisors.

Statement II: The Prime Minister and his Cabinet function on the basis of collective responsibility.

Codes:

A)

Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I

B)

Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I

C)

Statement I is true but Statement II is false

D)