| #4101 |
Who is the presiding officer of Lok Sabha? |
The Speaker |
| #4102 |
What type of legislature does India have? |
Bicameral |
| #4103 |
How many Houses does the Indian Parliament have? |
Two: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha |
| #4104 |
Which Article of the Constitution mentions Parliament? |
Articles 79 to 122 |
| #4105 |
What is the highest legislative authority in India? |
Parliament |
| #4106 |
Which Article ensures the Council of Ministers remains collectively responsible to Lok Sabha? |
Article 75(3) |
| #4107 |
Can the Prime Minister recommend proclamation of Emergency? |
Yes, under Articles 352, 356, and 360 |
| #4108 |
Can the Prime Minister advise the President to dissolve Lok Sabha? |
Yes |
| #4109 |
Who acts as a link between the President and the Cabinet? |
The Prime Minister |
| #4110 |
Can the Prime Minister resign independently of the Council of Ministers? |
Yes, the PM can resign personally to the President |
| #4111 |
What role does the Prime Minister play in the appointment of important officials? |
Recommends appointments of key posts like Governors, Ambassadors, and Heads of Commissions |
| #4112 |
Are the decisions of the Cabinet binding on all ministers? |
Yes, by the principle of collective responsibility |
| #4113 |
Who countersigns ordinances issued by the President? |
The Prime Minister or other ministers responsible for the subject |
| #4114 |
Can the Council of Ministers introduce money bills in Parliament? |
Yes, only through Lok Sabha |
| #4115 |
Who distributes responsibilities among Cabinet, Ministers of State, and Deputy Ministers? |
The Prime Minister |
| #4116 |
Can a minister hold office simultaneously in state and Union government? |
No, except for ministerial reshuffles temporarily |
| #4117 |
Can the Prime Minister recommend dismissal of a minister? |
Yes, the President acts on the PM’s advice |
| #4118 |
Who presides over Cabinet meetings? |
The Prime Minister |
| #4119 |
What is the maximum strength of the Council of Ministers? |
15% of the total strength of Lok Sabha |
| #4120 |
Can a minister be a member of either House of Parliament? |
Yes, but must get elected to either House within six months if not already a member |
| #4121 |
Can the President act independently of the Council of Ministers? |
No, except in cases of discretion provided by the Constitution |
| #4122 |
Can a minister continue in office if Lok Sabha passes a no-confidence motion? |
No, the entire Council must resign |
| #4123 |
What does collective responsibility mean? |
All ministers are collectively accountable to Lok Sabha |
| #4124 |
Which principle ensures the Council of Ministers remains responsible to Parliament? |
Collective responsibility |
| #4125 |
Who is responsible for the administration of all ministries? |
The Council of Ministers collectively |