18 Questions
What is the constitutional basis for the appointment of the Prime Minister?
Appointment by the President
What is the personal discretion of the President in appointing the Prime Minister?
Unlimited and arbitrary
What is the term of office for the Prime Minister?
Until removed by a vote of no-confidence
What are the schools of thought regarding the role of the Prime Minister?
Historical and modern perspectives
What is the relationship between the Prime Minister and the President?
Prime Minister is subordinate to the President
What is the function of the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) according to the Allocation of Business Rules 1961?
Policy formulation and implementation
What is the significance of the Separation of Power Doctrine?
Prevents autocracy, corruption, and abuse of power
In what conditions can the legislatures discuss the conduct of a judge of the Supreme Court or High Court?
Only in case of impeachment
What is an exception to the Separation of Power Doctrine mentioned in the text?
Setting up an independent regulator for a sector of the economy
Which Amendment moved subjects like forest and weights and measures from State List to Concurrent List?
42nd Amendment 1976
How did the Supreme Court use constitutional morality in a specific case mentioned in the text?
To allow entry of women of all ages into the Sabarimala temple
What is one purpose served by creating a scheme like MPLAD mentioned in the text?
Efficiency in public resource allocation
Which Constitutional Amendment Act added the Anti-Defection Law?
52nd Constitutional Amendment Act
Which Constitutional provision deals with the division of powers between the Union and the States in terms of Union List, State List, and Concurrent List?
7th Schedule
Which schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the administration and control of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes?
6th Schedule
Who is not covered under the provisions related to emoluments, allowances, and privileges mentioned in the text?
Chief Ministers
How many languages were originally recognized by the Indian Constitution?
14
Which Prime Minister introduced the 1st Amendment (1951) adding a specific schedule to the Indian Constitution?
Jawaharlal Nehru
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