Morning Star solutions for Total History and Civics [English] Class 10 chapter 3 - Prime Minister and Council of Ministers [Latest edition]

Who heads the Council of Ministers? 

Who appoints the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers? 

Who are the most important members of the Council of Ministers? 

What happens if a non-member of Parliament is appointed as a Minister?

Who assist the Cabinet Ministers and the Council of Ministers? 

Which amongst the following is not a Financial Powers of the Cabinet?

Who is the nominal head of the State? Who is the real head of the State? 

The President's Special Address to Parliament is prepared by ______.

Whose resignation implies resignation of the whole cabinet? 

Who amongst the following has the power to select and dismiss Ministers?

Who is the Chairman of the Planning Commission and the Atomic Energy Commission? 

The initiative of summoning the Houses of Parliament is taken by ______.

The Prime Minister of India is answerable to ______.

Mention the different categories of ministers in the Union Council of ministers.

What is meant by the ‘Collective Responsibility’ of the Cabinet?

Who is the Head of the Union Council of Ministers?

How long can a Minister stay in office? 

 Under what provision can a non-member of the Legislature be made a Minister?

By whom is the Council of Ministers appointed?

On whose advice is the Council of Ministers appointed?

A large number of people are killed in a major rail accident. What happens if the Railway Minister resigns from the post on moral grounds?

With reference to the powers and functions of the Cabinet, briefly state the following: 

1. Three Administrative Functions.
2. Three Legislative Functions.
3. Four Financial Functions. 

The Constitution provides a Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President: In this context, answer the following questions:

1. Briefly mention three of their functions.
2. How does the Parliament exercise an effective control over the Council of Ministers?
3. State the Cabinet's role in the formulation of policies of the Government.

With reference to the Prime Minister of India, answer the following questions:

1. State any three qualifications which a person should possess to be eligible for appointment as Prime Minister.
2. What is the position of the Prime Minister under the Parliamentary system of government?
3. How is the Prime Minister a link between the Cabinet and the President?

With reference to the Prime Minister of India, answer the following questions:

1. How can we say that the Prime Minister occupies a unique position in the Parliament?
2. State any three powers of the Prime Minister as a Chairperson of the Cabinet.
3. Mention three ways in which the Constitution ensures the pre-eminent position of the Prime Minister in relation to the Union Council of Ministers.

Study the figure and answer the following questions: 

1. What is meant by the term 'Cabinet'? Who comprises the Cabinet?
2. State three points of difference between the Cabinet and the Council of Ministers.
3. Distinguish between individual responsibility and collective responsibility.

Suppose you are appointed as the Prime Minister of India. How will you choose your Cabinet and whom would you appoint as Ministers?

In a coalition government, a number of parties join together to form the government. There occurs a clash of interests among different parties that makes the government weak. Give your views and reasons to justify them.