Central Council of Ministers UPSC Questions

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Central Council of Ministers MCQ Questions


1.
Which Article of the Constitution of India provides for a Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President?
A.
Article 73
B.
Article 74
C.
Article 75
D.
Article 76
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ANSWER :
B. Article 74
2.
Under which Amendment Act was it made binding on the President to act according to the advice of the Council of Ministers?
A.
42nd Amendment Act
B.
44th Amendment Act
C.
91st Amendment Act
D.
52nd Amendment Act
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ANSWER :
A. 42nd Amendment Act
3.
Consider the following statements:
1. The council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament.
2. The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India.
3. The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for legislation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC - 2013
A.
1 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
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ANSWER :
B. 2 and 3 only
4.
What is the maximum number of ministers (including the Prime Minister) allowed in the Council of Ministers?
A.
10% of the Lok Sabha strength
B.
12% of the Lok Sabha strength
C.
15% of the Lok Sabha strength
D.
20% of the Lok Sabha strength
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ANSWER :
C. 15% of the Lok Sabha strength
5.
Consider the following statements:
1. The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament.
2. The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India.
3. The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for legislation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? UPSC - 2013
A.
1 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
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ANSWER :
B. 2 and 3 only
6.
In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are implied institutionally in the parliamentary government?
1. Members of the Cabinet are Members of the Parliament.
2. Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence in the Parliament.
3. Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
UPSC - 2013
A.
1 and 2 only
B.
3 only
C.
2 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
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ANSWER :
A. 1 and 2 only