Prelims Test Morning 15 July 2026

Q1. With reference to the Prime Minister of India, consider the following statements:

1.The Prime Minister must necessarily be a member of the Lok Sabha at the time of appointment.

2.A person who is not a Member of Parliament can be appointed as Prime Minister.

3.Such a person must become a member of either House of Parliament within six months.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the Council of Ministers:

1.The Constitution specifies the exact number of ministers in the Union Council of Ministers.

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

3.Ministers hold office during the pleasure of the President.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q3. The 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003 provides that:
1.The total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, shall not exceed 15% of the
total strength of the Lok Sabha.

2.The total number of Ministers, including the Chief Minister, shall not exceed 15% of the
total strength of the Legislative Assembly.

3.A State shall have at least 12 Ministers.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q4. Which of the following functions are performed by the Prime Minister?

1.Allocation and reshuffling of ministerial portfolios.

2.Chairing meetings of the Cabinet.

3.Acting as the principal channel of communication between the President and the Council of Ministers.

4. Advising the President regarding dissolution of the Lok Sabha.

Select the correct answer using the code below.

Q5. With reference to the Cabinet and the Council of Ministers, consider the following statements:
1.Every Cabinet Minister is a member of the Council of Ministers.

2.Every member of the Council of Ministers is a Cabinet Minister.

3.The Cabinet is a smaller body within the Council of Ministers.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q6.Consider the following statements regarding the Chief Minister:
1. The Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor.

2.The Chief Minister must necessarily be a member of the Legislative Assembly at the time
of appointment.

3.A person who is not a member of the State Legislature may be appointed Chief Minister but must become a member within six months.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q7. Which of the following statements regarding the Council of Ministers in a State is correct?

Q8. Which of the following constitutional provisions are correctly matched?

Provision                                                    Subject
1. Article 74                                                    Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President
2. Article 75                                                      Other provisions relating to Ministers
3. Article 163                                                    Council of Ministers to aid and advise the Governor
4. Article 164                                                  Other provisions relating to Ministers in States

Select the correct answer using the code below.

Q9.Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the oath of office?

1.Union Ministers are administered the oath by the President.

2. State Ministers are administered the oath by the Governor.

3.The forms of oath are prescribed in the Third Schedule to the Constitution.

Select the correct answer using the code below.

Q10. With reference to the Council of Ministers, consider the following statements:
1.The term “Cabinet” was originally mentioned in the Constitution of India.

2.The term “Cabinet” was inserted into the Constitution by the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act.

3.The Cabinet consists of senior ministers heading important ministries.

Which of the statements given above are correct?