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Which of the following is incorrect :-

  1. Prorogation of the House has the effect of wiping out the pending business

  2. Adjournment of the House does not affect the pending business and the same may be taken up in the next sitting

  3. The power of summoning and prorogation of the House is vested in the President, though it is exercised on the aid and advice of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers

  4. Dissolution of Lok Sabha means that pending business is wiped out


Correct Option: A

Give correct response to ______________________.

  1. It is the duty of the Prime Minister to Communicate all decisions of the Council of Ministers to the President, whenever he requires

  2. The Prime Minister need not communicate all decisions to the President

  3. It is not obligatory on the part of Prime Minister to communicate the decision to the President

  4. The President cannot compel the Prime Minister to give the information he has


Correct Option: A

It was held that Chief Minister or a Minister is in pay of the Government and therefore public servant within the meaning of section 21(2) of IPC in the case _______________.

  1. Karunanidhi v. UOI

  2. Keshavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala

  3. Kalyan Singh v. UOI

  4. Jayalalitha v. State of Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: C

In the event of the resignation or death of the Prime Minister ________________.

  1. The ministry is dissolved

  2. Fresh general election must take place

  3. The Cabinet may choose another leader

  4. President's decision


Correct Option: A

Which of the following statements is true?

  1. Money Bill cannot be introduced in Lok Sabha

  2. The Speaker is appointed by the Prime Minister

  3. Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement

  4. Rajya Sabha has no power to pass a vote of no-confidence on the Council of Ministers


Correct Option: D

The Council of Ministers remains in office as long as it enjoys the confidence of _______________.

  1. President

  2. Parliament

  3. Lok Sabha

  4. Prime Minister


Correct Option: C

A member of the Council of Ministers ________________.

  1. Must be a Member of Parliament before appointment as minister

  2. Must become a Member of Parliament within 6 months of his appointment

  3. Must become a Member of Lok Sabha within 6 months of appointment

  4. May be elected to Parliament within a year of his appointment


Correct Option: B

Minimum how many days' notice is required to move the resolution to remove the Deputy Chairman of the Council of States _______________.

  1. 10 days

  2. 14 days

  3. 20 days

  4. 30 days


Correct Option: B

The Executive Head of the State is the Governor but he is a formal executive. The real executive consists of ________________.

  1. Council of Ministers

  2. Chief Minister and Council of Ministers

  3. Governor and Chief Minister

  4. Chief Minister, Council of State and Chief Secretary of the State.


Correct Option: B

Which of the following statements(s) is/ are correct?

  1. Governor is the executive head of the State

  2. Governor is advised by Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister in the exercise of his functions

  3. Governor appoints the Advocate General for the State

  4. All are correct


Correct Option: D