Working of Institutions

1. How is the Prime Minister appointed in India?

• Direct popular vote

• Appointed by the President

• Elected by the Lok Sabha

• Selected by a committee of ministers

2. What is the official name for the body that includes all the Ministers in the Indian government?

• Parliament

• Lok Sabha

• Cabinet Secretariat

• Council of Ministers

What is the role of Ministers of State with independent charge in the Cabinet?

• They coordinate the working of different ministries

• They participate in all Cabinet meetings

• They assist Cabinet Ministers

• They lead major ministries

What powers does the Prime Minister hold in a parliamentary democracy?

• Limited to chairing Cabinet meetings

• Final decision-making authority in case of disagreements

• General supervision of different ministries

• All of the above

In the context of Indian parliamentary democracy, what happens when the Prime Minister resigns?

• The President appoints a new Prime Minister immediately

• The entire Council of Ministers resigns

• The Lok Sabha appoints an interim Prime Minister

• The Vice President automatically assumes the role of the Prime Minister