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The Union Executive: The Prime Minister, the Union Cabinet and the Council of Ministers

Appeared in 10 of the 11 available papers.

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10 of 11 papers

Appears almost every year — treat as core

Typically worth
6.6 marks

Average per paper it appears in · 66 marks in total

Usual form
Short answer

68% of this chapter's 31 questions

Needs a diagram
0%

No diagram questions in this chapter

Question-type distribution

  • Short answer21
  • Definition4
  • MCQ3
  • Difference2
  • Reasoning1

Most frequent topics

Categories of ministers 4Collective responsibility 4Powers of the Prime Minister 2Prime Minister and the President 2Legislative powers of the Cabinet 2Appointment of the Council of Ministers 2Appointment of ministers 1Salaries of ministers 1
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The Prime Minister is the executive head of the country. With reference to the Prime Minister and his Cabinet, answer the following question:

1

Select the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the questions, write the correct answer only.)

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Select the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the questions, write the correct answer only.)

4

The Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister aids and advises the President. In this context, answer the following questions:

1

Select the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the questions, write the correct answer only.)

2

The Prime Minister and his Council of Ministers formulate and implement the policies which govern the country. In this context, answer the following questions:

1

Answer briefly each of the questions (a) to (j):

4

The Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister is the most powerful institution in the country. With reference to this, answer the following:

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Answer briefly each of the questions (a) to (j):