Question 1

How many times the President of India can seek re-election to his post?

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Their is no limit for reelection to post of President of India.

Question 2

Who allocates portfolios among the Ministers in India?

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The Prime Minister is responsible for aiding and advising the President in the distribution of work of the Government to various ministries and offices and in terms of the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961. The co-ordinating work is generally allocated to the Cabinet Secretariat. While generally the work of the Government is divided into various Ministries, the Prime Minister may retain certain portfolios if they are not allocated to any member of the cabinet.

Question 3

The Parliament can make a law on a subject in the State List when
1. a Proclamation of Emergency is in force.
2. two or more states make a request to the Parliament to make a law on a subject.
3. Rajya Sabha passes a resolution that such subjects have acquired national importance.
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Question 4

What is the maximum age limit prescribed for the post of the President of India?

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There is no maximum age limit prescribed for the post of the President of India.

Question 5

Chief Ministers of all States are ex-officio members of the.

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The President of India is elected by

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Question 7

Consider the following statements regarding a No-Confidence Motion in India.
1. There is no mention of a No-Confidence motion in the Constitution of India.
2. A motion of no-confidence can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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There is no explicit mention of a No-Confidence motion in the Constitution of India. But, Article 75 of the Constitution says that the council of ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. It means that the ministry stays in office so long as it enjoys the confidence of the majority of the members of the Lok Sabha. In other words, only the Lok Sabha can remove the ministry from office by passing a no-confidence motion. The motion needs the support of 50 members to be admitted. So both the statements are correct.

Question 8

Who was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India?

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Question 9

Who among the following had the shortest tenure as Prime Minister of India?

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Question 10

Who among the following can attend the meetings of both Houses of Parliament while not being a member of either House?

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The Attorney General of India is the Indian government's chief legal adviser, and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India. He is appointed by the President of India under Article 76(1) of the Constitution and holds office during the pleasure of the President. He can attend the meetings of both houses of the parliament but cannot vote there.

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