Questions (19)
Q1CSE1996
Q. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R) : Assertion (A): The word minority is not defined in the Constitution of India. Reason (R): The Minorities Commission is not a constitutional body. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?
- A Both A and Rare true and R is the correct explanation of A
- B Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation ✓
- C A is true but R is false
- D A is false but R is true
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Polity & Governance › Constitutional & Statutory Bodies
Q2CSE1996
Q. Which one of the following is a part of the electoral college for the President but, not the forum for his impeachment?
- A Lok Sabha
- B Rajya Sabha
- C State Legislative Councils
- D State Legislative Assemblies ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Polity & Governance › Elections & Representation
Q3CSE1996
Q. Which one of the following statements about the duties of Prime Minister is correct?
- A Is free to choose his minister only from among members of either House of the Parliament
- B Can choose his cabinet after consulting the President of India.
- C Has full discretion in the choice of persons who are to serve as ministers in his cabinet ✓
- D Has only limited power in the choice of his cabinet colleagues because of the discretionary powers vested the
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Polity & Governance › Union & State Executive
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