Question 1

Which Article of the Indian Constitution states that the Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President?

Accepted Answer

Article 75. Article 75 of the Indian Constitution explicitly states that the Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President. It further mentions that other ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. This article establishes the foundation of the executive leadership in India.

Question 2

In the Indian parliamentary system, the Prime Minister is described as the?

Accepted Answer

Head of the Government. The Prime Minister serves as the Head of the Government in India, holding the real executive power. In contrast, the President is the Head of the State and holds nominal power. This distinction is a key feature of the parliamentary form of government.

Question 3

Which Article defines the duties of the Prime Minister regarding the furnishing of information to the President?

Accepted Answer

Article 78. Article 78 defines the specific duties of the Prime Minister to communicate all decisions of the Council of Ministers to the President. It serves as the primary constitutional link between the President and the Cabinet. The President can also call for information regarding administrative matters through this article.

Question 4

Who acts as the ex-officio Chairman of the NITI Aayog in India?

Accepted Answer

The Prime Minister. The Prime Minister serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the NITI Aayog. This body replaced the Planning Commission to foster cooperative federalism and policy think-tank functions. The leadership ensures high-level attention to the nation's development strategies.

Question 5

What is the minimum age requirement for a person to become the Prime Minister of India if they are a member of the Lok Sabha?

Accepted Answer

25 years. A person must be at least 25 years old to become a member of the Lok Sabha, and thus eligible to be Prime Minister. If the person is a member of the Rajya Sabha, the minimum age requirement is 30 years. There is no specific upper age limit for holding the office of Prime Minister.

Prime Minister — Set 1