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Union & state executive - Test Set 2

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  1. Question 1

    JPSC 2021
    Which Article deals with the Advocate General of a State?
    1. Article 76
    2. Article 148
    3. Article 165
    4. Article 124
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  2. Question 2

    UPSC NDA 2021
    The Prime Minister is described as:
    1. Titular Executive
    2. Head of the Government
    3. Head of the State
    4. None of these
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  3. Question 3

    BPSC 2018
    The term “Council of Ministers” is mentioned in:
    1. Article 52
    2. Article 53
    3. Article 74
    4. Article 61
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  4. Question 4

    CDS 2017
    Which among the following is not a function of the Prime Minister?
    1. Presiding over Cabinet meetings
    2. Coordinating the work of departments
    3. Advising the President
    4. Appointing Governors
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  5. Question 5

    UPSC CAPF 2021
    The Attorney General has the right to audience in:
    1. Supreme Court only
    2. High Courts only
    3. Any court in India
    4. Only in advisory matters
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  6. Question 6

    SSC CGL 2022
    What is the minimum qualification for appointment as Attorney General of India?
    1. Member of Parliament
    2. Qualified to be appointed as Supreme Court Judge
    3. Advocate for 10 years
    4. Practicing Lawyer
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  7. Question 7

    NDA 2018
    Which body aids and advises the President in the exercise of his functions?
    1. Supreme Court
    2. Cabinet Secretariat
    3. Council of Ministers
    4. Election Commission
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  8. Question 8

    MPSC 2022
    Who among the following assists the CM in day-to-day administration?
    1. Governor
    2. Deputy CM
    3. Chief Secretary
    4. Advocate General
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  9. Question 9

    SSC CGL 2022
    The Prime Minister is the ex-officio Chairman of which of the following bodies?
    1. NITI Aayog
    2. Election Commission
    3. UPSC
    4. Finance Commission
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  10. Question 10

    BPSC 2020
    Which of the following bodies is not mentioned in the Constitution?
    1. Cabinet
    2. Council of Ministers
    3. Advocate General
    4. Attorney General
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  11. Question 11

    The Advocate General holds office:
    1. During the pleasure of the Governor
    2. For a fixed term of 5 years
    3. Until age 65
    4. Subject to removal by Chief Justice
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  12. Question 12

    JPSC 2022
    Who acts as a legal advisor to the State Government?
    1. Solicitor General
    2. Advocate General
    3. Attorney General
    4. Chief Secretary
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  13. Question 13

    SSC CGL 2021
    The concept of 'Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister' has been borrowed from:
    1. USA
    2. Canada
    3. UK
    4. Australia
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  14. Question 14

    UPSC CDS 2018
    Which of the following statements is true regarding the Prime Minister?
    1. He is elected directly by the people
    2. He must be a member of Rajya Sabha
    3. He can be from either House
    4. He is appointed by the Lok Sabha
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  15. Question 15

    SSC CHSL 2022
    What is the minimum age to be appointed as Chief Minister of a State?
    1. 25 years
    2. 30 years
    3. 21 years
    4. 35 years
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  16. Question 16

    UPSC NDA 2020
    The real executive authority in a State is exercised by:
    1. Governor
    2. Chief Minister
    3. State Assembly
    4. High Court
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  17. Question 17

    UPSC NDA 2016
    The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to:
    1. President
    2. Parliament
    3. Lok Sabha
    4. Supreme Court
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  18. Question 18

    CDS 2019
    The President can ask the Council of Ministers to prove majority in Lok Sabha:
    1. At any time
    2. Only during Budget
    3. Only after elections
    4. During Presidential Rule
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  19. Question 19

    SSC CGL 2022
    Which of the following is not true about the Attorney General of India?
    1. He is a part of Union Executive
    2. He has the right to speak in Parliament
    3. He can vote in Lok Sabha
    4. He is appointed by the President
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  20. Question 20

    SSC MTS 2023
    The Chief Minister of a State is equivalent to which post at the Union level?
    1. President
    2. Vice President
    3. Prime Minister
    4. Speaker
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