The PM and His Team

Q. Ram says a nominated member of the Parliament can join a party as and when they wish. Ruhi says that a nominated member can only join a party within 3 months of his/her nomination.

Who do you think is right?

1. Ram is right.
2. Ruhi is right.
3. Both are right.
4. Both are wrong.

Q. Mention three important functions (powers) of the Prime Minister.

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What is zero hour?

Q. Which among the following statements is/are true about the opposition in the Parliament?

1. The leader of opposition enjoys the same status and facilities as a Union Cabinet Minister.
2. They scrutinise bills and policies.
3. They work in the interest of the ruling party.
4. The leader of the opposition has a variable salary.

Q. Which of the following statements is/are true about Defection?

1. Defection is the act of retiring from a political party.
2. Defection causes instability in the government.
3. Anti-Defection Law was passed in 1984.
4. A legislator can be disqualified if he votes against his party orders.

Q. Which of the following is not a category within the Council of Ministers?

1. Presidential Ministers
2. Ministers of State
3. Cabinet Ministers
4. Ministers of State with Independent Charge

Q. Pick the parliamentary privileges of the members of parliament from the following:

1. Freedom of Speech inside the parliament.
2. Freedom from arrest in criminal cases.
3. Control over rules and procedure of the Parliament.
4. Punish citizens for disrupting the activity of the house.

Q. The Ministers, holding not so important portfolios, decide major policies of the government.

1. True
2. False

Q. The ________ coordinates the working of various departments for the smooth implementation of government policies.

1. President
2. Speaker
3. Vice-President
4. Prime Minister

Q. The Prime Minister is the the leader of the Lok Sabha.

1. False
2. True

Q. What is the position of a 'Minister of State' in the Central Government?

1. He is the nominee of the State Governor
2. He is the nominee of the State Cabinets
3. He looks after the interests of the State Cabinet
4. He is a Minister of Central Government but not a member of the Cabinet

Q. What are the Duties and functions of Prime Minister of India?

Q. Study the figure and answer the following questions:
(a) What is meant by the term 'Cabinet'? Who comprises the Cabinet?
(b) State three points of difference between the Cabinet and the Council of Ministers.
(c) Distinguish between individual responsibility and collective responsibility.