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?

    <p>To assist the Prime Minister in administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The leader of the party with a majority in elections</p> 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?

    <p>Six months</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The Council of Ministers has to resign</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who leads the Council of Ministers?

    <p>The Prime Minister</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term of the President of India?

    <p>Five years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the foremost task of the Prime Minister?

    <p>To form the Council of Ministers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the bureaucracy in the executive?

    <p>To implement policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To chair all meetings of the Council of Ministers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of removing the President from office?

    <p>Impeachment procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Jumbo ministry</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To raise the image of the country</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The Prime Minister allocates portfolios to them</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To discuss important questions before making a decision</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the primary responsibility of the Council of Ministers?

    <p>Implementing laws approved by the Parliament</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To bring about a discussion on the policy decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To scrutinise the policy proposals and laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Question Hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Parliament exercise control over the Executive?

    <p>Through the lawmaking or policy making process</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To allow members to ask questions to the concerned ministers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>35 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the President of India?

    <p>To protect the Constitution and ensure the government runs as per the Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The President is the nominal head and the Prime Minister is the executive head</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the tenure of the President of India?

    <p>Five years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who informs the President about the administration of the country and new laws and policies?

    <p>The Prime Minister</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the right to seek information about the administration of the country?

    <p>The President</p> Signup and view all the answers

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