Central Council of Ministers UPSC Questions

Central Council of Ministers MCQ Questions

13.
Which article bars courts from inquiring into the advice given by ministers to the President?
A.
Article 75
B.
Article 77
C.
Article 74(2)
D.
Article 78
ANSWER :
C. Article 74(2)
14.
What does Article 77 of the Constitution relate to?
A.
Rights of Ministers in Parliament
B.
Duties of the Prime Minister
C.
Conduct of business of the Government of India
D.
Cabinet Committees
ANSWER :
C. Conduct of business of the Government of India
15.
According to Article 78, which of the following is NOT a duty of the Prime Minister?
A.
Communicating Cabinet decisions to the President
B.
Submissions to the Parliament
C.
Furnishing information to the President
D.
Submitting matters for reconsideration by the Council
ANSWER :
B. Submissions to the Parliament
16.
Who has the right to speak in either House of Parliament but not vote unless a member of that House?
A.
The Speaker
B.
Any Minister
C.
Governor
D.
Cabinet Secretary
ANSWER :
B. Any Minister
17.
Which statement is true about the appointment of ministers?
A.
The President has sole discretion in appointing ministers
B.
Ministers must be from the Lok Sabha only
C.
The President appoints ministers on advice of the Prime Minister
D.
Only elected MPs can be ministers
ANSWER :
C. The President appoints ministers on advice of the Prime Minister
18.
What happens when the Prime Minister resigns?
A.
Only the PM is replaced
B.
Council of Ministers is dissolved
C.
President dissolves the Parliament
D.
Rajya Sabha takes over
ANSWER :
B. Council of Ministers is dissolved