Description : Who is legally competent under the Indian Constitution to declare war or conclude peace? (A) The President (B) The Prime Minister (C) The Council of Ministers (D) The Parliament
Last Answer : (A) The President
Description : The chairman of the Planning Commission is a) President of India b) Minister of Planning c) Prime Minister d) None of the above
Last Answer : c) Prime Minister
Description : Who officiates in the absence of President of India/ a) Prime Minister b) Vice-President c) Chief Justice d) None of the above
Last Answer : b) Vice-President
Description : Ordinance can pro emulated by a) Parliament b) Prime Minister c) President of India d) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Last Answer : c) President of India
Description : Who presides over the National Development Council of India? (A) Chairman of the Planning Commission of India. (B) Prime Minister of India. (C) Finance Minister of India. (D) Vice-President of India.
Last Answer : (B) Prime Minister of India.
Description : Who declares the financial emergency— (A) President (B) Prime Minister (C) Finance Minister (D) None of the above
Last Answer : (A) President
Description : If the office of the President of India is lying vacant, who would act as a President? a. Chief Justice of India b. Prime Minister c. Vice-President d. Governor
Last Answer : c. Vice-President
Description : Who has the power to proclaim Emergency in India? a. Prime Minister b. Chief minister c. The President d. Vice-President
Last Answer : c. The President
Description : Who can be said to be the leader of the Lok Sabha? (a) President (b) Speaker of Lok Sabha (c) Prime Minister (d) None of the above
Last Answer : (c) Prime Minister
Description : Who is the chairman of NITI Aayog - (i) President (ii) Vice President (iii) Prime Minister (iv) Finance Minister
Last Answer : (iii) Prime Minister
Description : Who administers the oath to the judges of the Supreme Court? (i) The President (ii) The Speaker (iii) The Prime Minister (iv) None of the above
Last Answer : (i) The President
Description : Who presided over the LokSabha? (i) Prime Minister (ii) President (iii) Speaker (iv) Finance Minister
Last Answer : (iii) Speaker
Description : Who was known as “a bird in a Golden Cage”? – (i) Chief Minister (ii) Governor (iii) Prime Minister (iv) President
Description : Contingency Fund of India vested in the hand of – (i) Governor (ii) The Prime Minister (iii) The President (iv) Attorney General
Last Answer : (ii) The Prime Minister
Description : Who is Ex-officio Chairman of Planning Commission and National Development Council of India? (A) Prime Minister (B) President (C) Finance Minister (D) Vice-President
Last Answer : (A) Prime Minister
Description : Who appoints Chief Election Commissioner— (A) President (B) Prime Minister (C) Parliament (D) None of the above
Description : The Chairman of the National Development Council is- a) The President b) The Vice-President c) The Prime Minister d) Speaker
Last Answer : c) The Prime Minister
Description : Elected by the members of the two houses of parliament at a joint sitting by a) The President b) The Vice-President c) The Prime Minister d) Speaker
Last Answer : b) The Vice-President
Description : If the Prime Minister of India submits his resignation to the President, it will mean the resignation of the – (1) Prime Minister only (2) Prime Minister and the Cabinet Ministers (3) Entire Council of Ministers (4) Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers and the Speaker
Last Answer : (3) Entire Council of Ministers Explanation: One of the key features of parliamentary democracy in India is the principle of individual and collective responsibility. So if the Prime Minister resigns, this means the resignation of the entire Council of Ministers.
Description : The President of India can issue proclamation of Emergency - (1) on the advice of the Prime Minister (2) on the advice of the Council of Ministers (3) in his own discretion (4) when the decision of the Union Cabinet for the issue of such proclamation has been communicated to him in writing
Last Answer : (4) when the decision of the Union Cabinet for the issue of such proclamation has been communicated to him in writing Explanation: Article 352 of the Indian Constitution mentions the National Emergency in ... on the basis of a written request by the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister.
Description : The President of India can issue a proclamation of National Emergency only on the written recommendation of – (1) The Prime Minister (2) The Cabinet consisting of only Cabinet Ministers of the Union (3) The Council of Ministers of the Union (4) Parliament
Last Answer : (3) The Council of Ministers of the Union Explanation: National emergency is caused by war, external aggression or armed rebellion in the whole of India or a part of its territory. The ... headed by the prime Minister. Such a proclamation must be approved by the Parliament within one month
Description : In the warrant of precedence, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha comes next only to (1) The President (2) The Vice-President (3) The Prime Minister (4) The Cabinet Ministers
Last Answer : (3) The Prime Minister Explanation: The Speaker is looked upon as the true guardian of the traditions of parliamentary democracy. Her unique position is illustrated by the fact that she is placed very high in the Warrant of Precedence in our country, standing next only to the Prime Minister.
Description : If the Speaker of Lok Sabha Wishes to tender his resignation he has to address his letter to (1) The President of India (2) The Deputy Speaker (3) The Prime Minister (4) The Cabinet
Last Answer : (2) The Deputy Speaker Explanation: The Speaker may, at any time, resign from office by writing under her hand to the Deputy Speaker. The Speaker can be removed from office only on a resolution of the House passed by a majority of all the then members of the House.
Description : The cabinet in the Parliamentary system is accountable to - (1) The President (2) The Prime Minister (3) The Council of Ministers (4) The Legislature
Last Answer : (4) The Legislature Explanation: Cabinet in Parliamentary system is accountable to legislature' Presidential system is accountable to executive.
Description : The Chairman of the Finance Commission is appointed by – (1) The President (2) The Prime Minister (3) The Cabinet (4) The Parliament
Last Answer : (1) The President Explanation: As per the Constitution, the commission is appointed every five years and consists of a chairman and four other members appointed by the President of India.
Description : Money Bills can be introduced in the Lok Sabha with prior permission of the- (1) President (2) Prime Minister (3) Speaker (4) Cabinet
Last Answer : (1) President Explanation: No money bill can be introduced in the Lok Sabha without the prior approval of the president. The money bill originates only in the Lok Sabha. Note: The Aadhaar Act 2016 was the last bill passed as Money Bill.
Description : The CIC/IC appointing recommendation committee consisting a) The president of India b) The prime minister who shall be chairperson c) The leader of opposition party in the lok sabha d) A union cabinet minister to be nominated by the prime minister e) Above B,C&D only f) All the above
Last Answer : e) Above B,C&D only
Description : In the warrant of precedence, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha comes next only to (A) The President (B) The Vice-President (C) The Prime Minister (D) The Cabinet Ministers
Last Answer : (C) The Prime Minister
Description : A writ of Mandamus can be issued by the Supreme Court to – (1) an official to perform public duty (2) the Prime Minister to dissolve the Cabinet (3) the company to raise wages (4) the Government to pay the salaries to employees
Last Answer : (1) an official to perform public duty Explanation: The term "mandamus" literally means "command." Writ of mandamus is issued to a person or lower level Court or a body by a superior Court. ... a particular act. The writ of mandamus is an effective writ that checks the functioning of the government.
Description : Who is the highest civil servant of the Union Government? (1) Attorney-General (2) Cabinet Secretary (3) Home Secretary (4) Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister
Last Answer : (2) Cabinet Secretary Explanation: The Cabinet Secretary is the senior-most civil servant in the Government of India. The Cabinet Secretary is the ex-officio head of the Civil Services Board, the ... of the Government of India. The Cabinet Secretary is under the direct charge of the Prime Minister.
Description : The Union Executive of India consists of: (1) The President; Vice-President, Lok Sabha Speaker and the Council of Ministers (2) The President, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha ... and the Council of Ministers only (4) The President, Vice-President and the Council of Ministers only
Last Answer : (4) The President, VicePresident and the Council of Ministers only Explanation: Union Executive consists of the President, the Vice-President, the Price Minister and Council of Ministers and the Attorney General.
Description : In India who is the executive head of the state? (1) Prime Minister (2) The President (3) The Chief justice of Supreme Court (4) The Governor
Last Answer : (2) The President Explanation: The president of India is the head of state and the commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces whilst the elected prime minister acts as the head of the executive, and is responsible for running the union government.
Description : In a democracy, the will of the people is supreme. Which of the following statement concerning democracy in India best reflects this? (1) The President appoints the Prime Minister who is the ... session of the two Houses. (4) The permanent executive has more powers than the political executive.
Last Answer : (2) An assembly of elected representatives exercises political authority on behalf of the people. Explanation: In all democracies an assembly of elected representatives exercises political authority on ... consists of elected representative of the people, it exercises authority over the government.
Description : Sarkaria Commission was set up to review - (1) the relation between the President and the Prime Minister (2) the relation between the legislative and the executive (3) the relations between the executive and the judiciary (4) the relations between the Union and the State.
Last Answer : (4) the relations between the Union and the State. Explanation: Sarkaria Commission was set up to review the relations between the Union and the States. Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India.
Description : All the executive powers in Indian Constitution are vested with - (1) Prime Minister (2) Council of Ministers (3) President (4) Parliament
Last Answer : (1) Prime Minister Explanation: All the executive powers are vested with Prime Minister.
Description : The Constitution of India vests the executive powers of the Indian Union in which of the following? (1) The prime minister (2) The president (3) The council of ministers (4) The parliament
Last Answer : (2) The president Explanation: Executive powers of the Indian Union refers to the President.
Description : In a democracy, the will of the people is supreme.' Which of the following statement concerning democracy in India best reflects this? (1) The President appoints the Prime Minister who is the ... session of the two Houses. (4) The permanent executive has more powers than the political executive.
Last Answer : 2) An assembly of elected representatives excercises political authority on behalf of the people
Description : Who is in charge of the executive branch? Choose one: a. The Speaker of the House. b. The Prime Minister. c. The President. d. The Chief Justice.
Last Answer : Correct Answer: c. The President.
Description : The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from his office— (A) By the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (B) By the President (C) On the basis of a resolution of the Cabinet (D) On the basis of proved misbehaviour by 2/3rd majority of both Houses of Parliament
Last Answer : (C) On the basis of a resolution of the Cabinet
Description : What is not an integral part of the government? (a) Office of the Prime Minister (b) Legislature (c) Executive (d) Judiciary
Last Answer : What is not an integral part of the government? (a) Office of the Prime Minister (b) Legislature (c) Executive (d) Judiciary
Description : Which Prime minister of India inaugurated the first Panchayati Raj Day? a. P.V. Narsimha Rao b. Dr. Manmohan Singh c. Morarji Desai d. V.P. Singh
Last Answer : b. Dr. Manmohan Singh
Description : Which is the highest judicial authority in India whose decisions are binding on all courts? (a) Supreme Court (b) Parliament (c) Law Minister (d) Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (a) Supreme Court
Description : The Governor may recommend the imposition of the President's rule in the state (1) on the recommendation of the State Legislature (2) on the recommendation of the President (3) on the ... Government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of India
Last Answer : (4) if he is convinced thai the Government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of India Explanation: President's rule refers to Article 356 of ... 356 is invoked if there has been failure of the constitutional machinery in any states of India.
Description : In whose consultation does the President convene and prorogue all sessions of Parliament? (1) The Speaker (2) The Prime Minister (3) The Prime Minister and the leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha (4) The Council of Ministers
Last Answer : (2) The Prime Minister Explanation: The President convenes and prorogues all sessions of Parliament in consultation with the Prime Minister. Article 85 of Indian constitution states that the President shall ... sitting in one session and the date appointed for its first sitting in the next session.
Description : Which of the following statements about the Indian judiciary is true? (1) India has an integrated judiciary (2) The Judiciary in India is subordinate to the Executive (3) The Supreme Court is more powerful than Parliament (4) The Chief Justice of India appointed by the Prime Minister
Last Answer : 1) India has an integrated judiciary
Description : The President of India is – a) Elected by the Parliament b) Elected by the Chief-minister of States c) By an electoral College d) None of them
Last Answer : c) By an electoral College
Description : Which Prime Minister carried forward the thought stream of socialism -General Knowledge
Last Answer : Noted Indian socialists include the founding leader of the All India Forward Bloc and the Indian National Army Subhas Chandra Bose and the country's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru.