Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#196] What is the salary per month of the President of India in 2015?
Correct Answer

(A) Rs 1,50,000

Explanation

Solution: President of India is entitled to a salary of Rs. 1.5 lakhs per month and a pension of 50 percent of his salary per month. As per Second Schedule of constitution, the salary, emoluments and allowances of President is charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India.

[#197] If the Prime Minister of India submits his resignation to the President, it will mean the resignation of the-
Correct Answer

(C) Entire Council of Ministers

Explanation

Solution: Prime Minister is considered to be the lifeline of Council of Ministers. Council of Ministers comes to existence with the appointment of Prime Minister and it ceases to exist with the death or resignation of Prime Minister.

[#198] In parliamentary democracy "he is the first among all". Who is he-
Correct Answer

(B) Prime Minister

Explanation

Solution: Prime Minister is the chief crisis manager of the country. According to Lord Morley, head of the Government in parliamentary form of government i.e. Prime Minister is "Primus Inter Pares", meaning, "first among all of his equals". The kind of authority which is enjoyed by Prime Minister in parliamentary form of government is immense and can never be equated even with the authority of all the members of Council of Minister put together.

[#199] Fundamental Rights are not given to-
Correct Answer

(B) Aliens

Explanation

Solution: There are certain fundamental rights which are available to Indian citizens only and not to Foreigners or Aliens. These are rights provided under articles 15, 16, 19, 29 and 30.

[#200] The chapter on Fundamental Duties includes-
Correct Answer

(A) Duty to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our freedom movement

Explanation

Solution: There are eleven fundamental duties under the constitution. These include- *to abide by and respect Constitution National Flag and National Anthem, *to cherish and follow noble ideas of freedom struggle, *to uphold and protect sovereignity unity and integrity of India, *to defend country and render national service.