UPSC Previous Year Questions (Prelims): Prime Minister | Indian Polity for UPSC CSE PDF Download
Q.1. With reference to Union Budget, consider the following statements: (2024)
1. The Union Finance Minister on behalf of the Prime Minister lays the Annual Financial Statement before both the Houses of Parliament.
2. At the Union level, no demand for a grant can be made except on the recommendation of the President of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
View AnswerCorrect Answer is Option (b)
- Statement 1 is incorrect. According to Article 112 of the Constitution, it is the duty of the President of India, not the Prime Minister, to present an annual financial statement for each financial year to both Houses of Parliament. This means that the finance minister submits the budget in Parliament on behalf of the President.
- Statement 2 is correct. Article 113 states that no request for funds can be made unless it is recommended by the President.
Q.2. Consider the following statements : (2022)
1. The Constitution of India classifies the ministers into four ranks viz. Cabinet Minister, Minister of State with Independent Charge, Minister of State and Deputy Minister.
2. The total number of ministers in the Union Government/including the Prime Minister, shall not exceed 15 percent of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
View AnswerCorrect Answer is Option (b)
- Statement 1 is incorrect: The Constitution of India does not categorize the Council of Ministers. Article 74 states that there will be a Council of Ministers led by the Prime Minister, whose role is to assist and advise the President. The President must act according to this advice when performing his duties.
- Statement 2 is correct: The Constitution (91st Amendment) Act, 2003 introduced changes to Article 75. This amendment specifies that the total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers should not exceed 15% of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha.
Q.3. With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements: (2021)
1.N. Gopalaswamy Iyengar Committee suggested that a minister and a secretary be designated solely for pursuing the subject of administrative reform and promoting it.
2.In 1970, the Department of Personnel was constituted on the recommendation of the Administrative Reforms Commission, 1966, and this was placed under the Prime Minister’s charge.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
View AnswerCorrect Answer is Option (b)
Statement 1 is incorrect.
- Sh. N. Gopalaswamy Ayyangar, in his report titled ‘Reorganization of the Machinery of Central Government’ from 1950, suggested grouping ministries and enhancing the skills of personnel.
- He also recommended improvements in the operations of the O&M Division.
- However, he did not state that a minister and a secretary should be specifically appointed just for the purpose of administrative reform and its promotion.
Statement 2 is correct.
- In 1970, following the recommendations of the Administrative Reforms Commission, the Department of Personnel was established within the Cabinet Secretariat.
- This department was placed under the Prime Minister’s Office.
Q.4. Consider the following statements: (2019-I)
- The 44th Amendment to the Constitution of India introduced an Article placing the election of the Prime Minister beyond judicial review.
- The Supreme Court of India struck down the 99th Amendment to the Constitution of India as being violative of the independence of the judiciary.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) Neither 1 nor 2
View AnswerCorrect Answer is Option (b)
"Keeping election of the Prime Minister beyond judicial review" is a wrong statement 99th Amendment had replaced the collegium system of appointing judges to the Supreme Court and High Courts with a new body called the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC). In 2015, SC held "ultra vires" the 99th Constitutional Amendment Act and the NJAC Act. So, #2 is right. Answer B: only 2.
Q.5. The Prime Minister of India, at the time of his/her appointment (2012 - I)
(a) need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of one of the Houses within six months
(b) need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of the Lok Sabha within six months
(c) must be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament
(d) must be a member of the Lok Sabha
View AnswerCorrect Answer is Option (a)
Article 75(I) of the Indian Constitution provides that the Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President. The Constitution permits a person to be appointed PM without his\her being a member of either House of the Parliament at the time of appointment. However he/she has to become a Member of either house of parliament with in Six Months from the date of his/her appointment as prime-minister.
Q.6. If the Prime Minister of India belonged to the Upper House of Parliament: (1997)
(a) he will not be able to vote in his favour in the event of a no-confidence motion
(b) he will not be able to speak on the budget in the Lower House
(c) he can make statements only in the Upper House
(d) he was to become a member of the Lower House within six months after being sworn in
View AnswerCorrect Answer is Option (a)
Because no-confidence motion can be moved only in Lok Sabha (not in RS) by the opposition.
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