Indian Presidency and Constitution

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What happens to the President's functions in their absence?

They are halted until the President returns

They are carried out by the Vice-President (correct)

They are divided among the Council of Ministers

They are transferred to the Prime Minister

Who is responsible for the administration of the government?

The President

The Vice-President

The Parliament

The Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers (correct)

What is one of the President's powers in special circumstances?

Declaring a state emergency

Appointing the Prime Minister

Dissolving the Parliament

Granting pardons or reprieves on humanitarian grounds (correct)

What is the role of the Council of Ministers?

To assist the Prime Minister in administration Signup and view all the answers

What is the criterion for the Prime Minister's appointment?

The leader of the party with a majority in elections Signup and view all the answers

What is the time limit for the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers to get elected to the Parliament?

Six months Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence if a no-confidence motion is passed with majority support?

The Council of Ministers has to resign Signup and view all the answers

Who leads the Council of Ministers?

The Prime Minister Signup and view all the answers

What is the term of the President of India?

Five years Signup and view all the answers

What is the foremost task of the Prime Minister?

To form the Council of Ministers Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the bureaucracy in the executive?

To implement policies Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Prime Minister in the Council of Ministers?

To chair all meetings of the Council of Ministers Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of removing the President from office?

Impeachment procedure Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a very large ministry?

Jumbo ministry Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the Prime Minister's responsibilities in the international arena?

To raise the image of the country Signup and view all the answers

What happens after the Prime Minister decides on the members of the Council of Ministers?

The Prime Minister allocates portfolios to them Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Council of Ministers in the law-making process?

To discuss important questions before making a decision Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the Prime Minister's responsibilities towards the people?

To provide strong support to people who are victims of any disaster Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Council of Ministers?

Implementing laws approved by the Parliament Signup and view all the answers

Why do Ministers of respective departments lay their policy plans in the House?

To bring about a discussion on the policy decisions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of debates and discussions in the House?

To scrutinise the policy proposals and laws Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the proceedings of the House during parliamentary sessions?

Question Hour Signup and view all the answers

How does the Parliament exercise control over the Executive?

Through the lawmaking or policy making process Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Question Hour in the House?

To allow members to ask questions to the concerned ministers Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum age requirement for a person to contest the presidential elections in India?

35 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the President of India?

To protect the Constitution and ensure the government runs as per the Constitution Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the Prime Minister and the President of India?

The President is the nominal head and the Prime Minister is the executive head Signup and view all the answers

What is the tenure of the President of India?