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Which of the following represents the permanent executives?

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Important Questions on Working of Institutions

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The President’s Rule in a state means that the state is ruled by

 

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Which of the following appointments is not made by the President of India?
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In which year did the planning commission transform into NITI Aayog?
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Choose the odd pair of personalities from the following:
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The prime minister of India has to be a member of
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The Chief Election Commissioner is appointed by?
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The President can declare a national emergency when:
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A person who is not a member of any house of Parliament, if appointed as Minister, must get elected to one of the houses of Parliament within:
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Read the statements below and choose the correct answer

Statement I : The President of India cannot claim the kind of direct mandate that the Prime Minister of India can.

Statement II : A candidate contesting for the post of President has to gain a majority of votes to be elected as the President of India.

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Choose the correct statement from the following:
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When no party of coalition gets a majority in the Lok Sabha, the President exercise his/her discretion in the appointment of the Prime Minister. Which of the following statement conveys the correct use of discretion of the President under constitutional provisions?
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Persons working in civil services are called _____.
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This cartoon depicts a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the early 1970s, at the peak of her popularity.

Do you think similar cartoons could be drawn about other Prime Ministers who followed her?

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Prime Minister is the head of the _____ (Central Government/State Government) and exercises all governmental powers.
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The Ministry of defence is a cabinet ministry.
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Three friends went to watch a film that showed the hero becoming Chief Minister for a day and making big changes in the state. Imran said this is what the country needs. Rizwan said this kind of personal rule without institutions is dangerous. Shankar said all this is a fantasy. No minister can do anything in one day. What would be your reaction to such a film?
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What is better for democracy: A Prime Minister who can do whatever he wishes or a Prime Minister who needs to consult other leaders and parties?