SSC CGL Polity – Prime Minister, Council of Ministers & Attorney-General – Level 3 · Challenge

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SSC CGL Polity – Prime Minister, Council of Ministers & Attorney-General – Level 3 · Challenge – 8 questions, subject: Indian Polity & Governance. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
Statement-basedWhich of the following statements is/are correct?
I. The total number of Ministers in a State cannot be less than 12.
II. The total number of Union Ministers cannot be less than 12.

Correct Answer: B [Only I]

Explanation:

The floor of 12 is only for States (Art 164(1A)).

2.  
True/False drillConsider the following about the Prime Minister:
I. He can be a member of the Rajya Sabha.
II. His term is fixed at five years by the Constitution.
III. His resignation dissolves the whole Council of Ministers.
IV. He is the chief link between the President and the Council.
How many of the above statements are correct?

Correct Answer: D [Only three]

Explanation:

Term not fixed; others correct.

3.  
A member disqualified for defection under the Tenth Schedule is barred from becoming a Minister by:

Correct Answer: B [Art 75(1B)]

Explanation:

Answer: Art 75(1B). 91st Amendment.

4.  
Chronological orderArrange these Prime Ministers in the order in which they first took office:
1. I. K. Gujral
2. Lal Bahadur Shastri
3. V. P. Singh
4. Morarji Desai

Correct Answer: A [2 – 4 – 3 – 1]

Explanation:

Answer: 2 – 4 – 3 – 1. 1964 → 1977 → 1989 → 1997.

5.  
The words 'the President shall act in accordance with such advice' in Art 74(1) were inserted by the:

Correct Answer: C [42nd Amendment, 1976]

Explanation:

Answer: 42nd Amendment, 1976. 42nd made the advice binding.

6.  
Which body's 'decision' must be communicated in writing before a national emergency can be proclaimed?

Correct Answer: D [Union Cabinet]

Explanation:

Answer: Union Cabinet. Art 352(3), 44th Amendment.

7.  
Assertion–ReasonAssertion (A): Courts cannot examine what advice the Council of Ministers gave the President.
Reason (R): Art 74(2) bars any court from inquiring into the advice tendered.

Correct Answer: A [Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A]

Explanation:

Answer: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. Art 74(2).

8.  
A State Assembly has 80 members. What is the maximum number of Ministers including the Chief Minister?

Correct Answer: A [12]

Explanation:

Answer: 12. 15% of 80 = 12.

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