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  • - Duration: 10 minutes
  • - Number of Questions: 10

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Test: Central Council of Ministers - Question 1
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What is the fundamental principle underlying the working of the parliamentary system of government?

Detailed Solution: Question 1

The fundamental principle underlying the working of the parliamentary system of government is the principle of collective responsibility. This means that all the ministers own joint responsibility to the Lok Sabha for all their acts of omission and commission. They work as a team and are collectively accountable for their actions. This principle ensures that the Council of Ministers works in harmony and is accountable to the legislature.

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Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the conduct of business in the Government of India?

Detailed Solution: Question 2

Article 77 of the Indian Constitution deals with the conduct of business in the Government of India. It outlines that all executive actions of the government are taken in the name of the President. Orders and instruments executed in the President's name are authenticated in a manner specified by the President. Additionally, this article empowers the President to make rules for the transaction of government business and its allocation among ministers.

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Which category of ministers is not a member of the cabinet and does not attend cabinet meetings?

Detailed Solution: Question 3

Deputy Ministers are not given independent charge of Ministries or Departments. They are, rather, attached to the Cabinet Ministers or Ministers of State and assist them in their duties. They are not members of the Cabinet and do not attend the meetings of the Cabinet.

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What happens when the Lok Sabha passes a no-confidence motion against the council of ministers?

Detailed Solution: Question 4

When the Lok Sabha passes a no-confidence motion against the council of ministers:

  • The Prime Minister and the entire council of ministers must resign.
  • This is because the government is considered to have lost the confidence of the lower house.
  • The President then asks for a new government to be formed or may call for fresh elections.

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Which Constitutional Amendment Act made the advice of ministers binding on the President?

Detailed Solution: Question 5

Correct answer: A - 42nd Amendment Act.

The 42nd Amendment Act amended Article 74 to state that the advice of the Council of Ministers to the President would be binding on the President.

The 44th Amendment Act introduced a proviso that allows the President to ask the Council of Ministers to reconsider its advice; if the Council reaffirms its advice after reconsideration, the President must act in accordance with that advice.

Hence, the amendment that originally made the ministers' advice binding on the President is the 42nd Amendment.

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What is the primary duty of the Prime Minister as mentioned in Article 78 of the Indian Constitution?

Detailed Solution: Question 6

The primary duties of the Prime Minister as mentioned in Article 78 include communicating to the President all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the Union's affairs and proposals for legislation. Additionally, the Prime Minister must furnish information to the President when required and submit matters for the consideration of the Council of Ministers.

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What is the maximum number of ministers that can be part of the Council of Ministers in India?

Detailed Solution: Question 7

The maximum number of ministers that can be part of the Council of Ministers in India is 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha. This was specified by the 91st Constitutional Amendment Act of 2003, which aimed to limit the size of the Council of Ministers and promote efficient governance.

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What is the purpose of the Inner Cabinet or Kitchen Cabinet in the Indian government?

Detailed Solution: Question 8

The purpose of the Inner Cabinet or Kitchen Cabinet is to assist the Prime Minister in decision-making. This informal group consists of a small circle of influential colleagues, often including outsiders like friends and family members of the Prime Minister. They advise on important political and administrative issues and help the Prime Minister make crucial decisions.

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Which oath does a minister in India take to ensure non-disclosure of sensitive information?

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A minister in India takes the "Oath of Secrecy," which pledges that they will not directly or indirectly communicate or reveal sensitive information that comes under their consideration as a Union minister. This oath ensures the confidentiality of government affairs and sensitive matters.

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What is the main role of the cabinet in the parliamentary system of government?

Detailed Solution: Question 10

The main role of the cabinet in the parliamentary system of government is to make legislative decisions. The cabinet is the chief policy formulating body of the central government and exercises supreme executive authority. It deals with major legislative matters, financial decisions, and policy formulation, ensuring effective governance and decision-making.

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