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First Among Equals: The Prime Minister's Powers, Constitutional Position, and Political Precedents•medium•18 questions•~15 min
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Question 01
easy
In India's constitutional framework, the President is the 'de jure' executive while the Prime Minister is the 'de facto' executive. Which of the following best explains this distinction?
Question 02
easy
Which Article of the Constitution specifically deals with the duties of the Prime Minister to furnish information to the President?
Question 03
medium
The President first exercised personal discretion in the appointment of a Prime Minister in 1979. Who was appointed PM on that occasion?
Question 04
hard
Consider the following statements regarding the appointment of the Prime Minister:
1. The Constitution explicitly prescribes the procedure for appointing the Prime Minister.
2. The Delhi High Court (1980) held that a person need not prove majority in the Lok Sabha before being appointed as Prime Minister.
3. A non-member of Parliament cannot be appointed as Prime Minister under any circumstance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 05
easy
Under the Supreme Court's 1997 ruling, a non-member of Parliament appointed as Prime Minister must become a member of either House within how many months?
Question 06
hard
Which of the following Prime Ministers of India were members of the Rajya Sabha at the time of assuming office?
1. Indira Gandhi (1966)
2. H.D. Deve Gowda (1996)
3. Manmohan Singh (2004)
4. P.V. Narasimha Rao (1991)
Question 07
medium
What is the constitutional effect of the Prime Minister's resignation on the Council of Ministers?
Question 08
medium
The Prime Minister of India is the ex-officio chairman of which of the following bodies?
1. NITI Aayog
2. National Development Council
3. Inter-State Council
4. National Human Rights Commission
Question 09
easy
Which Article of the Constitution establishes the collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers to the House of the People?
Question 10
easy
Lord Morley described the Prime Minister as 'primus inter pares'. What does this Latin phrase mean?
Question 11
hard
The phrase 'inter stellas luna minores' was used to describe the Prime Minister. Which scholar used this expression and what does it convey?
Question 12
medium
Under Article 74, the President may require the Council of Ministers to reconsider their advice. What must the President do after such reconsideration?
Question 13
medium
Who among the following was the FIRST Prime Minister of India to come from South India?
Question 14
hard
Consider the following regarding the PM's oath of secrecy:
1. The PM swears not to disclose any matter known to him as a Union Minister except as required for official duties.
2. The oath of secrecy is distinct from the oath of office.
3. The oath of secrecy for the PM is different in form from that taken by other Union Ministers.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Question 15
medium
Which of the following appointments does the Prime Minister NOT advise the President to make?
Question 16
medium
H.J. Laski described the Prime Minister as 'central to its formation, central to its life, and central to its death'. To what institution was Laski referring?
Question 17
medium
Which of the following correctly describes the PM's power in relation to the dissolution of the Lok Sabha?
Question 18
easy
Narendra Modi served as Chief Minister of Gujarat before becoming Prime Minister in 2014. How many times did he serve as Chief Minister of Gujarat?
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