Prime Minister and Union Council of Ministers

1. What is the duration of the Prime Minister’s term as specified in the Constitution?

  1. 5 years
  2. 6 years
  3. 4 years
  4. Not specified
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Answer: Option D. Not specified

2. Which of the following statements about the Prime Minister of India is correct?

  1. The Prime Minister is the actual head of the Council of Ministers
  2. The Prime Minister is elected directly by the people
  3. He cannot dismiss any of his ministers
  4. The Prime Minister cannot be a member of the Rajya Sabha
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Answer: Option A. The Prime Minister is the actual head of the Council of Ministers

3. Who is responsible for portfolio allocation and reshuffling among the ministers?

  1. The Prime Minister
  2. The President
  3. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
  4. The Cabinet
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Answer: Option A. The Prime Minister

4. Who decides the salary and allowances of the Prime Minister of India?

  1. The President of India
  2. The Prime Minister himself
  3. The Finance Minister
  4. Parliament of India
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Answer: Option D. Parliament of India

5. Who administers the oath to the Prime Minister of India?

  1. The Chief Justice of India
  2. The President of India
  3. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
  4. The Vice-President of India
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Answer: Option B. The President of India