Fill in the blank: The President of India appoints the Council of Ministers based on the advice of the ___ .

Prime Minister

Fill in the blank: If a person who is not a member of Parliament is appointed as a minister, they must be elected or nominated to Parliament within ___ months of their appointment.

Six

What role do Deputy Ministers play in the government structure?

Deputy Ministers assist the Cabinet and the Council of Ministers in their duties but do not participate in Cabinet discussions.

The Cabinet is primarily responsible for ___ within the government.

Formulating and deciding the domestic and international policies of the government.

Fill in the blank: The Prime Minister advises the President on the appointment of Cabinet Ministers, who must hold ___ portfolios.

Significant

What happens if the Lok Sabha passes a No-Confidence Motion against the Cabinet?

The entire Council of Ministers must resign.

Legislative powers of the Cabinet include ___.

Making decisions on important legislative matters and formulating policies that must be implemented by the Parliament.

What is the significance of the oath of Office and Secrecy taken by Cabinet Ministers?

It requires them to promise not to reveal or share confidential information.

True or False: The Parliament does not have the authority to determine the salaries and allowances for ministers.

False. The Parliament determines the salaries and allowances for ministers periodically.

Most bills in Parliament are introduced by ___ and are known as Official bills.

The Cabinet

What is the role of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs?

It decides when to summon Parliament, which is done in the President's name.

Fill in the blank: A Money Bill can only be introduced in the ___ .

Lok Sabha

What powers does the Cabinet have regarding the President's Special Address to Parliament?

The Cabinet prepares the President's Special Address to Parliament.