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| 4676 |
Can a minister hold charge of more than one ministry?
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Yes, it is allowed
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| 4677 |
Who decides the allocation of portfolios among ministers?
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The Prime Minister
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| 4678 |
How many categories of ministers exist in the Union Government?
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Three: Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and Deputy Ministers
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| 4679 |
Which Article of the Constitution mentions the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers?
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Article 75
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| 4680 |
What is the constitutional status of the Council of Ministers?
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They aid and advise the President in exercising executive functions
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| 4681 |
Who appoints the other ministers?
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The President, on the advice of the Prime Minister
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| 4682 |
Who heads the Union Council of Ministers?
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The Prime Minister
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| 4683 |
Can the Prime Minister be removed from office?
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Yes, by resignation or loss of majority in Lok Sabha
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| 4684 |
What is the term of the Prime Minister?
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No fixed term; holds office as long as they have majority support in Lok Sabha
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| 4685 |
Can the Prime Minister be a member of Rajya Sabha?
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Yes, the PM can be from either House
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| 4686 |
How is the Prime Minister chosen?
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Usually the leader of the party or coalition with majority in Lok Sabha
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| 4687 |
Who appoints the Prime Minister of India?
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The President
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| 4688 |
Who is the real executive authority in India?
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The Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers
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| 4689 |
Which Article gives the President the power to address Parliament?
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Article 87
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| 4690 |
Which Article allows the President to summon or prorogue Parliament?
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Article 85
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| 4691 |
Can the President be a member of Parliament while in office?
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No, the President cannot hold any other office
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| 4692 |
Can the Vice-President vote in the Rajya Sabha?
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No, except in case of a tie
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| 4693 |
Which Article defines the powers of the Vice-President?
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Article 67
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| 4694 |
Can the President refuse to act on the advice of ministers in normal situations?
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No, except in situations of discretion provided by the Constitution
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| 4695 |
Can the Vice-President act as President temporarily?
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Yes, during absence, illness, or vacancy of the President
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| 4696 |
Can the President dissolve a state legislative assembly?
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No, the Governor has that power, but on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers
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| 4697 |
Can the President issue ordinances when Parliament is not in session?
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Yes, under Article 123
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| 4698 |
Can the President grant pardons for state offenses?
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No, that power rests with the Governor under Article 161
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| 4699 |
Can the President grant pardons for military offenses?
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Yes, under Article 72
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| 4700 |
Can the President grant pardons and reprieves?
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Yes, under Article 72 for offenses against laws of India
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