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| 4651 |
Who is the presiding officer of Lok Sabha?
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The Speaker
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| 4652 |
What type of legislature does India have?
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Bicameral
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| 4653 |
How many Houses does the Indian Parliament have?
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Two: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
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| 4654 |
Which Article of the Constitution mentions Parliament?
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Articles 79 to 122
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| 4655 |
What is the highest legislative authority in India?
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Parliament
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| 4656 |
Which Article ensures the Council of Ministers remains collectively responsible to Lok Sabha?
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Article 75(3)
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| 4657 |
Can the Prime Minister recommend proclamation of Emergency?
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Yes, under Articles 352, 356, and 360
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| 4658 |
Can the Prime Minister advise the President to dissolve Lok Sabha?
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Yes
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| 4659 |
Who acts as a link between the President and the Cabinet?
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The Prime Minister
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| 4660 |
Can the Prime Minister resign independently of the Council of Ministers?
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Yes, the PM can resign personally to the President
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| 4661 |
What role does the Prime Minister play in the appointment of important officials?
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Recommends appointments of key posts like Governors, Ambassadors, and Heads of Commissions
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| 4662 |
Are the decisions of the Cabinet binding on all ministers?
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Yes, by the principle of collective responsibility
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| 4663 |
Who countersigns ordinances issued by the President?
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The Prime Minister or other ministers responsible for the subject
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| 4664 |
Can the Council of Ministers introduce money bills in Parliament?
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Yes, only through Lok Sabha
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| 4665 |
Who distributes responsibilities among Cabinet, Ministers of State, and Deputy Ministers?
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The Prime Minister
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| 4666 |
Can a minister hold office simultaneously in state and Union government?
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No, except for ministerial reshuffles temporarily
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| 4667 |
Can the Prime Minister recommend dismissal of a minister?
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Yes, the President acts on the PM’s advice
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| 4668 |
Who presides over Cabinet meetings?
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The Prime Minister
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| 4669 |
What is the maximum strength of the Council of Ministers?
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15% of the total strength of Lok Sabha
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| 4670 |
Can a minister be a member of either House of Parliament?
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Yes, but must get elected to either House within six months if not already a member
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| 4671 |
Can the President act independently of the Council of Ministers?
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No, except in cases of discretion provided by the Constitution
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| 4672 |
Can a minister continue in office if Lok Sabha passes a no-confidence motion?
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No, the entire Council must resign
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| 4673 |
What does collective responsibility mean?
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All ministers are collectively accountable to Lok Sabha
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| 4674 |
Which principle ensures the Council of Ministers remains responsible to Parliament?
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Collective responsibility
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| 4675 |
Who is responsible for the administration of all ministries?
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The Council of Ministers collectively
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