Central Council of Ministers UPSC Questions

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Central Council of Ministers MCQ Questions


7.
What happens if a minister is not a member of either House of Parliament for six consecutive months?
A.
He must resign
B.
He can continue if approved by the Prime Minister
C.
He ceases to be a minister
D.
He becomes a nominated member
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ANSWER :
C. He ceases to be a minister
8.
What is the principle of collective responsibility in the Indian parliamentary system?
A.
Ministers are individually accountable to the President
B.
Ministers are jointly accountable to the Rajya Sabha
C.
Council of Ministers is collectively accountable to the Lok Sabha
D.
Cabinet is responsible to the Supreme Court
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ANSWER :
C. Council of Ministers is collectively accountable to the Lok Sabha
9.
Consider the following statements:
1. National Development Council is an organ of the Planning Commission.
2. The Economic and Social Planning is kept in the Concurrent List in the Constitution of India.
3. The Constitution of India prescribes that Panchayats should be assigned the task of preparation of plans for economic development and social justice.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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A.
1 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
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ANSWER :
D. 1, 2 and 3
10.
Who administers the oaths of office and secrecy to ministers?
A.
Chief Justice of India
B.
Prime Minister
C.
President
D.
Speaker of Lok Sabha
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ANSWER :
C. President
11.
Which category of ministers can either have independent charge or work under cabinet ministers?
A.
Deputy Ministers
B.
Ministers of State
C.
Parliamentary Secretaries
D.
Cabinet Ministers
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ANSWER :
B. Ministers of State
12.
Which body is described as a 'Super-Cabinet' due to its wide-ranging influence?
A.
Cabinet Committee on Security
B.
Appointments Committee of the Cabinet
C.
Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs
D.
Cabinet Committee on Prices
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ANSWER :
C. Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs