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The Chief Minister holds office during the pleasure of the ______, which effectively means as long as they command majority in Legislative Assembly.
- President
- Governor
- Prime Minister
- Speaker
Answer: Governor
Article 164(1): Ministers hold office during pleasure of Governor. Since Governor acts on CM's advice (Article 163), this effectively means CM can dismiss ministers anytime. CM's own tenure depends on commanding Assembly majority; loss of majority typically leads to resignation or dismissal.
Before entering office, the Chief Minister and Ministers take oath administered by the ______.
- President
- Governor
- Chief Justice of High Court
- Speaker of Assembly
Answer: Governor
Article 164(3) and Third Schedule: CM and Ministers take oath before Governor. Oath includes: (a) bear true faith to Constitution, (b) uphold sovereignty and integrity of India, (c) faithfully discharge duties, (d) maintain confidentiality. Formalizes constitutional commitment at State level.
The Chief Minister is the ex-officio Chairman of the State ______, which advises Governor on appointments to State Public Service Commission.
- Cabinet
- Legislative Assembly
- Planning Board
- Police Commission
Answer: Cabinet
Article 316: Governor appoints SPSC Chairman/members after consulting State Cabinet (headed by CM). CM also chairs State Development Council, Disaster Management Authority, and other key bodies. CM's leadership centralizes policy coordination at State level, mirroring PM's role at Union.
The Chief Minister of a State is appointed by the Governor, but by convention, the leader of the majority party in the ______ is appointed.
- Legislative Council
- Legislative Assembly
- Parliament
- Cabinet
Answer: Legislative Assembly
Article 164(1): Governor appoints CM, but convention dictates appointing leader of majority party/coalition in Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha). In hung assemblies, Governor exercises discretion to appoint person most likely to command majority. CM then advises Governor on appointment of other ministers.
A person must be a resident of the State to be appointed as its Governor.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Article 157-158: Qualifications for Governor: (a) citizen of India, (b) completed 35 years of age. No requirement of State residency. In fact, convention dictates that Governor should be an 'outsider' to maintain impartiality and avoid local political entanglements.
The Governor of a State is appointed by which authority?
- Chief Minister of the State
- President of India
- Prime Minister of India
- Chief Justice of India
Answer: President of India
Article 155: Governor is appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal. Though appointed by President, Governor is not an employee of Union government. Conventionally, President consults State CM, but consultation is not mandatory as per Constitution.
The first hour of every parliamentary sitting is devoted to ______, during which members ask questions and ministers give answers.
- Zero Hour
- Question Hour
- Legislative Business
- Budget Discussion
Answer: Question Hour
Question Hour (first hour of sitting) allows MPs to ask questions (starred, unstarred, short notice) to ministers about administration. Zero Hour (informal, post-Question Hour) allows raising urgent matters without prior notice. Both are crucial tools for executive accountability and public grievance redressal.
What is the quorum required to constitute a meeting of either House of Parliament?
- One-tenth of total membership
- One-third of total membership
- One-half of total membership
- Two-thirds of total membership
Answer: One-tenth of total membership
Article 100(3): Quorum for either House is one-tenth of total membership (including presiding officer). If quorum lacking, presiding officer must adjourn House or suspend meeting. This ensures minimum participation for valid proceedings while preventing obstruction by absentees.
The Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected by members of Lok Sabha from amongst themselves, and can be removed by a resolution passed by a ______ majority of members present and voting.
- simple
- two-thirds
- three-fourths
- absolute
Answer: simple
Article 94: Speaker can be removed by Lok Sabha passing resolution by majority of all then-members present and voting. 14-day notice required. Speaker doesn't vote in first instance, only exercises casting vote in tie. This ensures Speaker remains accountable to House while maintaining impartiality.
What is the minimum age required to become a member of Lok Sabha?
- 21 years
- 25 years
- 30 years
- 35 years
Answer: 25 years
Article 84(b): Qualifications for Parliament membership: (a) citizen of India, (b) minimum age: 25 for Lok Sabha, 30 for Rajya Sabha, (c) other qualifications as per Parliament law. Age criteria ensure maturity while allowing youth participation in lower house.
The normal term of Lok Sabha is 5 years from the date of its first sitting, but can be extended during National Emergency.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Article 83(2): Lok Sabha term is 5 years unless dissolved earlier. During National Emergency (Article 352), Parliament can extend term by law for one year at a time, not exceeding 6 months after Emergency ceases. This balances democratic mandate with crisis management needs.
The Parliament of India consists of the President and which two Houses?
- Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
- Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly
- Rajya Sabha and Legislative Council
- Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad
Answer: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Article 79: Parliament comprises President, Lok Sabha (House of People), and Rajya Sabha (Council of States). President is integral part of Parliament: gives assent to bills, summons/prorogues sessions, addresses Houses. This tripartite structure ensures checks and balances in legislation.
Before entering upon office, Ministers must take an oath of secrecy and allegiance administered by the ______.
- Prime Minister
- President
- Chief Justice
- Speaker
Answer: President
Article 75(4) and Third Schedule: Ministers take oath before President. Oath includes: (a) bear true faith to Constitution, (b) uphold sovereignty and integrity of India, (c) faithfully discharge duties, (d) not disclose confidential information. This formalizes constitutional commitment and confidentiality obligation.
The Prime Minister of India is the ex-officio Chairman of which of the following bodies?
- Rajya Sabha
- NITI Aayog
- Finance Commission
- Election Commission
Answer: NITI Aayog
PM is ex-officio Chairman of NITI Aayog (replaced Planning Commission in 2015), Cabinet Committees, Nuclear Command Authority, and other key bodies. This centralizes policy coordination and strategic decision-making under PM's leadership, reflecting PM's primacy in Union executive.
The President must appoint the leader of the majority party in Lok Sabha as Prime Minister.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Article 75(1): President appoints PM, but Constitution doesn't mandate appointing majority leader. Convention dictates this, but in hung parliaments, President exercises discretion to appoint someone who can command majority support. This discretionary power was notably used in 1979, 1996, 1998, and 2014.
The Vice President of India is elected by members of an Electoral College consisting of elected and nominated members of ______.
- Lok Sabha only
- Rajya Sabha only
- Both Houses of Parliament
- State Legislative Assemblies
Answer: Both Houses of Parliament
Article 66: Vice President is elected by members of both Houses of Parliament (elected + nominated) via proportional representation by single transferable vote. Unlike Presidential election, State Legislative Assembly members do not participate. VP serves as ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha (Article 64).
A person must be at least 35 years old to be eligible for election as President of India.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Article 58 specifies qualifications for President: (a) citizen of India, (b) completed 35 years of age, (c) qualified for election as Lok Sabha member, (d) not holding any office of profit. These ensure maturity and constitutional eligibility for the highest executive office.
Article 43 directs the State to secure to all workers a living wage, conditions of work ensuring a decent standard of life, and full enjoyment of leisure and social and ______ opportunities.
- political
- cultural
- economic
- educational
Answer: cultural
Article 43 directs the State to secure: (a) living wage, (b) decent standard of life, (c) leisure, and (d) social and cultural opportunities for workers. This aims at holistic development of labour force beyond mere economic sustenance, reflecting the welfare state ideal.
Article 47 raises the level of nutrition and standard of living and improves public health, and also directs the State to bring about prohibition of intoxicating drinks and drugs except for ______ purposes.
- recreational
- medicinal
- industrial
- export
Answer: medicinal
Article 47 is a Gandhian principle directing the State to: (a) raise nutrition levels, (b) improve standard of living, (c) improve public health, and (d) prohibit intoxicating drinks and drugs injurious to health, except for medicinal purposes. Several states have implemented prohibition policies based on this.
Article 49 of the Constitution directs the State to protect every monument or place of national importance from spoliation, disfigurement, or destruction.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Article 49 is a cultural-educational principle directing the State to protect monuments, places, and objects of artistic or historic interest declared of national importance by Parliament. This is implemented through the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958.