| #4126 |
Can a minister hold charge of more than one ministry? |
Yes, it is allowed |
| #4127 |
Who decides the allocation of portfolios among ministers? |
The Prime Minister |
| #4128 |
How many categories of ministers exist in the Union Government? |
Three: Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and Deputy Ministers |
| #4129 |
Which Article of the Constitution mentions the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers? |
Article 75 |
| #4130 |
What is the constitutional status of the Council of Ministers? |
They aid and advise the President in exercising executive functions |
| #4131 |
Who appoints the other ministers? |
The President, on the advice of the Prime Minister |
| #4132 |
Who heads the Union Council of Ministers? |
The Prime Minister |
| #4133 |
Can the Prime Minister be removed from office? |
Yes, by resignation or loss of majority in Lok Sabha |
| #4134 |
What is the term of the Prime Minister? |
No fixed term; holds office as long as they have majority support in Lok Sabha |
| #4135 |
Can the Prime Minister be a member of Rajya Sabha? |
Yes, the PM can be from either House |
| #4136 |
How is the Prime Minister chosen? |
Usually the leader of the party or coalition with majority in Lok Sabha |
| #4137 |
Who appoints the Prime Minister of India? |
The President |
| #4138 |
Who is the real executive authority in India? |
The Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers |
| #4139 |
Which Article gives the President the power to address Parliament? |
Article 87 |
| #4140 |
Which Article allows the President to summon or prorogue Parliament? |
Article 85 |
| #4141 |
Can the President be a member of Parliament while in office? |
No, the President cannot hold any other office |
| #4142 |
Can the Vice-President vote in the Rajya Sabha? |
No, except in case of a tie |
| #4143 |
Which Article defines the powers of the Vice-President? |
Article 67 |
| #4144 |
Can the President refuse to act on the advice of ministers in normal situations? |
No, except in situations of discretion provided by the Constitution |
| #4145 |
Can the Vice-President act as President temporarily? |
Yes, during absence, illness, or vacancy of the President |
| #4146 |
Can the President dissolve a state legislative assembly? |
No, the Governor has that power, but on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers |
| #4147 |
Can the President issue ordinances when Parliament is not in session? |
Yes, under Article 123 |
| #4148 |
Can the President grant pardons for state offenses? |
No, that power rests with the Governor under Article 161 |
| #4149 |
Can the President grant pardons for military offenses? |
Yes, under Article 72 |
| #4150 |
Can the President grant pardons and reprieves? |
Yes, under Article 72 for offenses against laws of India |