Prelims Test Evening Batch 17 Aug 2026

Q1. With reference to the Vice-President of India, consider the following statements:

1. The Vice-President is elected by members of both Houses of Parliament.

2. Nominated members of Parliament can participate in the election of the Vice-President.

3. Members of State Legislative Assemblies participate in the election of the Vice-President.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the Vice-President of India:

1. He is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

2. He can vote in the Rajya Sabha in the first instance.

3. He can exercise a casting vote in case of equality of votes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

Q3. Which one of the following is not a constitutional ground for removal of the Vice-President?

Q4. With reference to the Vice-President’s election, consider the following statements: 

1.The election is held in accordance with proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote.

2. Voting is by secret ballot.

3. The electoral college consists only of elected members of Parliament.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q5. Consider the following statements about the Council of Ministers:

1. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.

2. The total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, cannot exceed 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha.

3. A person who is not a member of either House of Parliament can remain a Minister for a maximum period of six months.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q6. With reference to the Council of Ministers in India, consider the following statements:

1. The President appoints the Prime Minister and appoints other ministers on the Prime Minister’s advice.

2. The President can appoint a minister contrary to the advice of the Prime Minister.

3. The Council of Ministers ceases to hold office if the Prime Minister resigns.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q7. Which of the following correctly distinguishes the Council of Ministers from the Cabinet?

Q8. Consider the following statements regarding the oath of a Union Minister: 1. 2. 3.

1. The oath of office and secrecy is administered by the President.

2.The forms of oath are provided in the Third Schedule of the Constitution.

3. A minister can function without taking the oath of secrecy, provided the oath of office has been taken.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q9. With reference to Article 74 of the Constitution, consider the following statements:

1. There shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President.

2. The President may require the Council of Ministers to reconsider its advice once.

3. After reconsideration, the President is constitutionally bound to act in accordance with the advice tendered.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q10. If a Union Minister who is a member of the Lok Sabha is defeated in a general election, which of the following is the most appropriate consequence?