Practice MCQ Questions and answers on Indian Politics-GK

According to Article-75(3), Council of Ministers headed by Prime Minister shall be collectively responsible to the lower house i.e. Lok Sabha. Collective responsibility here signifies that the existence of Council of Ministers with Prime Minister is only till they enjoy majority or confidence of Lok Sabha.

According to the Article-74, Prime Minister is the head of Council of Ministers. He presides over the meetings of Council of Ministers and decides the agenda and venue of the meeting too.

According to the provisions under Article-53(2) President of India is the Supreme Commander in Chief of Defence Forces of Union of India. Defence forces in India include Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force.

According to the provisions under Article-76, any person who is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of Supreme Court can be appointed as Attomy General of India by President.

After General Election i.e election to the Lok Sabha, the newly elected members of Parliament in Lok Sabha belonging to Party or Coalition having majority, select a person as their leader to become Prime Minister. And as per provisions under Article-75, Prime Minister in India appointed by President.

Article-148 establishes that there shall be a Comptroller and Auditor General of India appointed by President. He is appointed for a period of 6 years or upto 65 years of his age, whichever is earlier. He can also resign from his office by addressing the resignation letter to the President.

Article-324 of constitution authorizes Election Commission of India for superintendence, direction and control of elections to the office of President, Vice-President, Parliament and Legislatures of every State.

Article-56(1) mentions the tenure of President which is of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office. But the constitution does not prescribe the retirement age of President. There is no such age limit till he or she can serve as President.

Article-58 of Constitution mentions the qualifications required to get elected as President of India. Essential qualifications include - he or she must be a citizen of India, must have completed the age of thirtyfive years and must be qualified for election as a member of House of People, i.e. Lok Sabha.

Article-60 of the constitution provides for the Oath or the President. According to this article, Oath of the President is administered by the Chief Justice of India. In the absence of CJI, senior most judge of Supreme Court available administers it.