Ministers of India

Question 1

What is the highest executive body in the Government of India?

Answer 1

The Council of Ministers.

Question 2

Who is the head of the Council of Ministers in India?

Answer 2

The Prime Minister.

Question 3

True or False: Cabinet Ministers are ranked higher than Ministers of State.

Answer 3

True.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: Ministers of State often assist _____ in their functions.

Answer 4

Cabinet Ministers.

Question 5

What is the primary role of the Cabinet Ministers?

Answer 5

To formulate and implement government policy.

Question 6

Name one key responsibility of the Prime Minister.

Answer 6

To lead the Council of Ministers.

Question 7

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Council of Ministers?

Answer 7

Article 74.

Question 8

Multiple Choice: How many types of ministers are there in the Indian government?

Answer 8

Three: Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and Deputy Ministers.

Question 9

What is the term used for the collective decision-making body of the Indian government?

Answer 9

The Cabinet.

Question 10

True or False: Ministers of State can hold independent charge of a ministry.

Answer 10

True.

Question 11

Who appoints the Ministers in India?

Answer 11

The President of India on the advice of the Prime Minister.

Question 12

What is the maximum number of Ministers allowed in the Council of Ministers according to the Constitution?

Answer 12

15% of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha.

Question 13

Fill in the blank: The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the _____ of India.

Answer 13

Lok Sabha.

Question 14

Who is responsible for the administration of a particular ministry?

Answer 14

The Minister in charge of that ministry.

Question 15

What is the role of the Deputy Ministers?

Answer 15

To assist Cabinet Ministers and Ministers of State.

Question 16

True or False: The Prime Minister can be a member of either house of Parliament.

Answer 16

True.

Question 17

What is the term for the process by which Cabinet Ministers are chosen?

Answer 17

Appointment by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.

Question 18

Which ministry is responsible for external affairs in India?

Answer 18

The Ministry of External Affairs.

Question 19

Name one function of the Council of Ministers.

Answer 19

To advise the President of India.

Question 20

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of minister in India?

Answer 20

Secretary Minister.

Question 21

What is the significance of the Cabinet meeting?

Answer 21

It is where major policy decisions are made.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: The Council of Ministers is headed by the _____ of India.

Answer 22

Prime Minister.

Question 23

True or False: There is no limit to the number of Cabinet Ministers in India.

Answer 23

False.

Question 24

What is the primary legislative body in India?

Answer 24

The Parliament of India.

Question 25

Who can be a member of the Council of Ministers?

Answer 25

Members of either house of Parliament.

Question 26

What is the role of the Minister of State for Home Affairs?

Answer 26

To assist the Home Minister in the administration of internal security and law enforcement.