union government mcqs set 9 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Consider the following statements:

1. The Union Executive consists of the President and the Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister as the head.
2. The President may, by writing under his hand addressed to the Vice-President, resign his office.
3. Executive power of the Union is vested in the Prime Minister.

a) 2 and 3

b) 1 and 3

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) Only 2

Question : 2

What function is specifically prescribed by the Constitution for the Vice-President of India?

a) Vice-Chancellorship of Universities

b) To assist the President in times of Emergency

c) Chairman of Rajya Sabha

d) None of the above is correct

Question : 3

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

• Assertion (A): The President of India occupies almost the same position as the King or Queen of England.
• Reason (R): The President is ultimately bound to act in accordance with the advice given by the Council of Ministers.

a) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

b) A is true but R is false.

c) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A.

d) A is false but R is true.

Question : 4

With regard to the union government, consider the following statements:

1. The ministries /departments of the government of India are created by the PM on the advice of the council of Ministers.
2. Each of the Ministries is assigned to a minister by the president on the advice of the PM.
3. The administrative head of the cabinet secretariat is also the Ex-Officio Chairman of the civil services Board

a) 2 and 3 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 5

Article 75 includes among its provisions:

1. Prime Minister is to be appointed by the President.
2. The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible for the Lok Sabha.
3. The President may appoint a non-member as Prime Minister who must become a member of Parliament before the expiration of six months.
4. The Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the Prime Minister.

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 3 and 4

d) 1 and 4

Question : 6

The Committee on Public Accounts under the Constitution of India is meant fox:

1. The examination of accounts showing the appropriation of sums granted by the House for the expenditure of the Government of India
2. Scrutinising the report of the Comptroller and Auditor-General
3. Suggesting the form in which estimates shall be presented to the Parliament

a) Only 2

b) Only 1

c) 1 and 2

d) All of these