State Council of Ministers UPSC Questions

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State Council of Ministers MCQ Questions


13.
Which Article grants the right to ministers to speak and participate in the proceedings of the State Legislature?
A.
Article 166
B.
Article 163
C.
Article 177
D.
Article 164
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ANSWER :
C. Article 177
14.
According to Article 164, ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of:
A.
Chief Minister
B.
Speaker
C.
Governor
D.
President
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ANSWER :
C. Governor
15.
Which court ruled in 1971 that a council of ministers must always exist to advise the Governor?
A.
Delhi High Court
B.
Supreme Court
C.
Allahabad High Court
D.
Madras High Court
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ANSWER :
B. Supreme Court
16.
What happens if the legislative assembly passes a no-confidence motion against the council of ministers?
A.
Only the Chief Minister resigns
B.
Only the concerned ministers resign
C.
Entire council of ministers must resign
D.
Assembly is dissolved
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ANSWER :
C. Entire council of ministers must resign
17.
Which type of responsibility is stated in Article 164 as ministers holding office during the pleasure of the Governor?
A.
Moral responsibility
B.
Collective responsibility
C.
No responsibility
D.
Individual responsibility
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ANSWER :
D. Individual responsibility
18.
What is the key difference between Cabinet Ministers and Ministers of State?
A.
Only Cabinet Ministers take oath
B.
Only Ministers of State are elected
C.
Cabinet Ministers attend Cabinet meetings
D.
Cabinet Ministers are nominated
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ANSWER :
C. Cabinet Ministers attend Cabinet meetings