A - Cabinet Ministers, Minister of State and Deputy Ministers
Answer : A
Explanation
The Union Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister as its head are the real executive as provided under Article 74 of the Constitution of India.
In case a President dies while in office, the vice President can act as President for a maximum period of
Answer : C
Explanation
Article 63 of Indian Constitution states that "There shall be a Vice President of India." The Vice President acts as President in the absence of the president due to death, resignation, impeachment, or other situations.
The Chief Minister of a Union Territory where such a set up exists, is appointed by the
Answer : A
Explanation
The Governors and Lieutenant Governors/Administrators of the states and union territories of India have similar powers and functions at the state level as that of the President of India at Union level. Governors exist in the states while lieutenant governors exist in union territories and in the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
The charge of impeachment against the President of India for his removal can be preferred by
Answer : A
Explanation
Article 61 of the Constitution of India provides the process of impeachment of the President on the ground of violation of the Constitution.
The first woman Governor of a state in free India was
Answer : C
Explanation
The Nightingale of India, Sarojini Naidu was an Indian Independence activist and poet. She has served as the president of Indian National Congress.
Who appoints the Prime Minister of India ?
Answer : B
Explanation
Article 75 of the Indian constitution states that prime minister of India shall be appointed by the president.
Which of the following appointments is not made by the President of India ?
Answer : B
Explanation
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the presiding officer of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India. The speaker is elected generally in the first meeting of the Lok Sabha following general elections.
The council of Ministers in a Parliamentary type of Government can remain in office till it enjoys the support of the
A - Minority of members of the Upper House of Parliament
B - Majority of the members of the Upper House of Parliament
C - Minority of members of the Lower House
D - Majority of the members of the Lower House of Parliament
Answer : D
Explanation
Article 74(1) of the Constitution provides that there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister as its head to aid and advise the President, who shall exercise his/her functions in accordance to the advice.