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Council of Ministers

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Consists of cabinet ministers, ministers of state, and deputy ministers, headed by the Prime Minister. Operates on the principle of collective responsibility, meaning the entire council stands or falls together in Lok Sabha. The Cabinet—comprising the PM and senior ministers—makes crucial decisions on finance, defense, home affairs, and external relations. Ministers of state or deputy ministers assist in department-specific tasks. Policy proposals often originate in cabinet meetings and get refined through committees before parliamentary approval. The President formally appoints ministers on the PM’s advice, but their functioning highlights the synergy needed to manage diverse portfolios and maintain legislative support.

Practice Questions

विधेयक पारित करने की प्रक्रिया किस प्रावधान के अंतर्गत आती है?

संसद सदस्यों का वेतन का निर्धारण किसकी स्वीकृति से होता है?

न्यायिक स्वतंत्रता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए किस सिद्धांत का पालन किया जाता है?

Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the impeachment of the President?

निर्वाचन आयोग के अध्यक्ष का चयन किसके द्वारा किया जाता है?

Which of the following is the highest court of appeal in India?

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Parliamentary System?

संसद कार्यवाही की समय सीमा किस अनुच्छेद में उल्लिखित है?

राष्ट्रपति के आपातकालिक शक्तियाँ किस अनुच्छेद के तहत निर्धारित हैं?