Union Executive

A parliamentary executive means:

• Executive where there is a parliament

• Executive elected by the parliament

• Where the Parliament functions as the Executive

• The executive is dependent on the support of the majority in

  parliament

Which of the following statement/ s is/ are true?

• President is the real head of government.

• The President is just a ‘rubber stamp’.

• The President does rule.

• The President preserves, protects, and defends the Constitution.

The proposal for the impeachment of the President can be moved by:

• Lok Sabha

• Rajya Sabha

• Vidhan Sabha

• Either House of Parliament

Who acts as President when neither the President nor the Vice-President is available?

• The Prime Minister

• The Chief Justice of India

• The Chief Election Commissioner

• The Speaker of Lok Sabha

While appointing the Prime Minister, the President selects

• Leader of the largest party in the Lok Sabha.

• Leader of the largest party in the alliance, which secures a

  majority in the Lok Sabha.

• The leader of the largest party in the Rajya Sabha.

• Leader of the alliance or party that has the support of the

  majority in Lok Sabha.

The portfolios of the Council of Ministers are distributed and reshuffled by the ____________.

• President

• Vice-President

• Prime Minister

• Cabinet Ministers

The Council of Ministers is led by the _____________.

• President

• Vice-President

• Party Chief

• Prime Minister

Under what condition can a minister appointed from outside the Parliament continue in office beyond the initial six months?

• Seek approval from the President.

• Must become a member of either house of Parliament within six months.

The office of the highest officer of civil services is known as ____________.

• Vice-President

• President

• Prime Minister

• Cabinet Secretariat

How are the officers of the Civil service selected at the national level?

• By direct appointment from the Prime Minister.

• Through a competitive examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission.