Option “2” is correct. Indira Gandhi was an Indian politician and central figure of the Indian National Congress party. She was the first and to date the only female Prime Minister of India.She is the 3rd prime minster of india.
274. The salaries and allowances of the members of the Council of Ministers
1. Have been stipulated in the Constitution
2. Are determined by the President in consultation with the Prime Minister
3. Are determined by the Parliament from time to time
4. Are fixed by the President in consultation with the Speaker
Option “3” is correct. The salaries and allowances of ministers are determined by Parliament from time to time. A minister gets the salary and allowances that are payable to a member of Parliament.
275. Under which article, President of India can proclaim financial emergency?
Option “3” is correct. Article 360 of the Indian Constitution states that If the President is satisfied that a situation has arisen whereby the financial stability or credit of India or of any part of the territory there of is threatened, he may by a Proclamation make a declaration to that effect and proclaim financial emergency.
276. Who exercises the actual executive power under the Parliamentary form of Government?
1. Parliament
2. Prime Minister
3. President
4. Bureaucracy
Option “2” is correct. In the scheme of parliamentary system of government provided by the constitution, the President is the nominal executive authority and Prime Minister is the real executive.
277. The Council of Ministers does NOT include –
1. Cabinet Ministers
2. Prime minister
3. Ministers of State
4. Cabinet Secretaries
Option “4” is correct. Council of Ministers does not include Cabinet Secretaries.
278. The council of minister holds office-
1. For a fixed term of five years
2. During the pleasure of the President
3. As long as he enjoys the confidence of Parliament especially the Lok Sabha
4. As long as he enjoys the confidence of the Council of Ministers
Option “2” is correct. The Council of Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the President.
279. Which of the following is not the power of the Prime Minister?
1. Recommend the names of the ministers for appointment
2. Advise the President
3. Appoint the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
4. Head the government
Option “3” is correct. Prime Minister advises the President with regard to summoning and proroguing of the sessions of the Parliament. He can recommend dissolution of the Lok Sabha to President at any time. He announce government policies on the floor of the House. But the Speaker of Lok Sabha are appointed by members of Lok Sabha directly.
280. Who enjoys the distinction of having held the office of the Prime Minister for the longest duration?
Option “1” is correct. Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India and he holds of office during 15 August 1947 to 27 May 1964. He enjoys the distinction of having held the office of the Prime Minister for the longest duration.
