1. Who is Prime Minister?
He is the real executive authority (de facto executive) and is Head of Government. He is the leader of Lower House of Parliament.
2. Who appoints and take oath of Prime Minister?
He is appointed by President from amongst the leader of majority party (Article and oath is also taken by President
3. What is the term and salary of PM?
His term is not fixed and should be dismissed by President if loses majority support in Lok Sabha. His salary is determined by Parliament
4. Who allocates, resignation, guides, directs and controls ministers?
Prime Minister, his resignation automatically dismisses Council of Ministers (COM). The ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of President.
5. Who reports to President the decision of COM?
Prime Minister
6. Who advices President for appointment of CAG, Attorney General, members of UPSC, Election Commission, Finance Commission etc?
Prime Minister
7. Who appoints the Prime Minister?
President
8. Who appoints ministers on the advice of Prime Minister?
President
9. Should Prime Minister and COM become members of Parliament?
PM and other ministers should become member of either house of Parliament within six months from their appointment otherwise removed
10. Oaths of ministers are taken by whom?
President
11. Which article states that COM are collectively responsible to Lok Sabha for their acts, they should work as team and have no legal responsibility?
Article 75
12. Which amendment incorporated the word “Cabinet Minister”?
44th amendment act
13. Who is Deputy Prime Minister?
This post is not mentioned in Constitution and hence is an extra constitutional body. He occupies position next to Prime Minister.
14. How are ordinances approved by Parliament when President raises it?
Ordinances raised by President when it is not in session is approved by Parliament within 6 weeks after reassembly. It can also withdrew ordinances (Article
15. How many members are nominated by President in Lok Sabha?
12 members with special knowledge in arts etc. and 2 members of Anglo Indian community, so total 14
16. Which Article provides that there shall be Council of Ministers with Prime Minister as its head to aid and advice the President?
Article 74
17. Advice given to President by COM cannot be inquired into by which court?
It cannot be inquired by any court of law
18. Who was the first Deputy Prime Minister?
First Deputy Prime Minister was Sardar Vallabhai Patel.