Ministers of India Flashcards
What is the highest executive body in the Government of India?
The Council of Ministers.
Who is the head of the Council of Ministers in India?
The Prime Minister.
True or False: Cabinet Ministers are ranked higher than Ministers of State.
True.
Fill in the blank: Ministers of State often assist _____ in their functions.
Cabinet Ministers.
What is the primary role of the Cabinet Ministers?
To formulate and implement government policy.
Name one key responsibility of the Prime Minister.
To lead the Council of Ministers.
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Council of Ministers?
Article 74.
Multiple Choice: How many types of ministers are there in the Indian government?
Three: Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and Deputy Ministers.
What is the term used for the collective decision-making body of the Indian government?
The Cabinet.
True or False: Ministers of State can hold independent charge of a ministry.
True.
Who appoints the Ministers in India?
The President of India on the advice of the Prime Minister.
What is the maximum number of Ministers allowed in the Council of Ministers according to the Constitution?
15% of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha.
Fill in the blank: The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the _____ of India.
Lok Sabha.
Who is responsible for the administration of a particular ministry?
The Minister in charge of that ministry.
What is the role of the Deputy Ministers?
To assist Cabinet Ministers and Ministers of State.
True or False: The Prime Minister can be a member of either house of Parliament.
True.
What is the term for the process by which Cabinet Ministers are chosen?
Appointment by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
Which ministry is responsible for external affairs in India?
The Ministry of External Affairs.
Name one function of the Council of Ministers.
To advise the President of India.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of minister in India?
Secretary Minister.
What is the significance of the Cabinet meeting?
It is where major policy decisions are made.
Fill in the blank: The Council of Ministers is headed by the _____ of India.
Prime Minister.
True or False: There is no limit to the number of Cabinet Ministers in India.
False.
What is the primary legislative body in India?
The Parliament of India.
Who can be a member of the Council of Ministers?
Members of either house of Parliament.
What is the role of the Minister of State for Home Affairs?
To assist the Home Minister in the administration of internal security and law enforcement.
