Prime Minister — Set 1
Indian Polity · प्रधानमंत्री · Questions 1–10 of 60
Which Article of the Indian Constitution states that the Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President?
Correct Answer: D. Article 75
Article 75 of the Indian Constitution explicitly states that the Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President. It further mentions that other ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. This article establishes the foundation of the executive leadership in India.
In the Indian parliamentary system, the Prime Minister is described as the?
Correct Answer: C. Head of the Government
The Prime Minister serves as the Head of the Government in India, holding the real executive power. In contrast, the President is the Head of the State and holds nominal power. This distinction is a key feature of the parliamentary form of government.
Which Article defines the duties of the Prime Minister regarding the furnishing of information to the President?
Correct Answer: A. Article 78
Article 78 defines the specific duties of the Prime Minister to communicate all decisions of the Council of Ministers to the President. It serves as the primary constitutional link between the President and the Cabinet. The President can also call for information regarding administrative matters through this article.
Who acts as the ex-officio Chairman of the NITI Aayog in India?
Correct Answer: C. The Prime Minister
The Prime Minister serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the NITI Aayog. This body replaced the Planning Commission to foster cooperative federalism and policy think-tank functions. The leadership ensures high-level attention to the nation's development strategies.
What is the minimum age requirement for a person to become the Prime Minister of India if they are a member of the Lok Sabha?
Correct Answer: B. 25 years
A person must be at least 25 years old to become a member of the Lok Sabha, and thus eligible to be Prime Minister. If the person is a member of the Rajya Sabha, the minimum age requirement is 30 years. There is no specific upper age limit for holding the office of Prime Minister.
The salary and allowances of the Prime Minister are determined by?
Correct Answer: C. The Parliament
The Parliament determines the salary and allowances of the Prime Minister from time to time. These emoluments are typically similar to those of other Members of Parliament, with some additional allowances. Changes to these salaries require legislative approval.
To whom does the Prime Minister submit their resignation?
Correct Answer: A. The President
The Prime Minister submits their resignation letter to the President of India. Resignation of the Prime Minister automatically leads to the resignation or dissolution of the entire Council of Ministers. The President then accepts the resignation and may ask them to continue as a caretaker.
A person can become Prime Minister without being a member of Parliament, but they must get elected to either House within?
Correct Answer: D. 6 months
A non-member can be appointed as Prime Minister, but they must become a member of either the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha within six months. Failure to do so results in the cessation of their ministerial office. This provision was upheld by the Supreme Court in 1997.
The phrase "Primus inter pares" is often used to describe the Prime Minister. What does it mean?
Correct Answer: A. First among equals
The Latin phrase "Primus inter pares" means "first among equals." It signifies that while the Prime Minister is a minister like others, they hold a pre-eminent position in the Council. In practice, the Prime Minister's authority is significantly greater than other ministers.
According to the Constitution, the Prime Minister holds office during the pleasure of the?
Correct Answer: D. President
Technically, the Prime Minister holds office during the pleasure of the President. However, the President cannot dismiss a Prime Minister as long as they enjoy a majority support in the Lok Sabha. The 'pleasure' is withdrawn only when the majority is lost.