20 Prime Minister MCQ Quiz Questions for Exams
Welcome to the ultimate Prime Minister MCQ Quiz! In this quiz, we have compiled 20 important multiple-choice questions based on the Prime Minister of India.
These MCQs are designed to test your knowledge and strengthen your preparation for the government competitive exams, such as SSC, RRB, Group D, UPSC, and many more. There is no time limit, so take your time, think carefully, and focus on accuracy rather than speed. At the end of the quiz, you will receive a scorecard to evaluate your performance.
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Prime Minister of India MCQ Quiz Questions
Let’s begin with Question No. 1 👇
1. Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Rajendra Prasad
D. Sardar Patel
Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru became India’s first Prime Minister in 1947 and served until 1964.
2. Who was the first woman to become the Prime Minister of India?
A. Sarojini Naidu
B. Sonia Gandhi
C. Indira Gandhi
D. Pratibha Patil
Indira Gandhi
Indira Gandhi became the first woman Prime Minister in 1966.
3. The position of the Prime Minister in the Council of Ministers is described as “Primus Inter Pares.” What does this phrase mean?
A. Supreme ruler of the cabinet
B. First servant of the nation
C. First among equals
D. Head of Council of Ministers
First among equals
The Latin phrase “Primus Inter Pares” means “first among equals.” It indicates that although the Prime Minister is the head of the Council of Ministers.
4. The Prime Minister of India is appointed by
A. Parliament of India
B. Chief Justice of India
C. Election Commission of India
D. President of India
President of India
Article 75 of the Constitution states that the President appoints the Prime Minister.
5. The Prime Minister must be a member of
A. Lok Sabha only
B. Rajya Sabha only
C. Either House of Parliament
D. State Legislature
Either House of Parliament
A person who is not a member of either House can also become a minister but he cannot continue as minister for more than 6 months unless he secures a seat in either House of Parliament (by election or nomination) in mean time. (Article 75(5))
6. Who administers the oath of office to the Prime Minister of India?
A. Chief Justice of India
B. Vice President
C. Speaker of Lok Sabha
D. President of India
President of India
The President administers the oath of office and secrecy.
7. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to
A. President
B. Rajya Sabha
C. Lok Sabha
D. Supreme Court
Lok Sabha
Under Article 75, the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to Lok Sabha.
8. In India, the Prime Minister remains in office so long as he enjoys the –
A. For five years fixed
B. Confidence of Rajya Sabha
C. Confidence of Lok Sabha
D. Support of the people
Confidence of Lok Sabha
The PM continues in office as long as he/she enjoys majority support in Lok Sabha.
9. Who among the following is the Chairman of the National Integration Council?
A. President
B. Vice-President
C. Prime Minister
D. Chief Justice of India
Prime Minister
The National Integration Council (NIC) is chaired by the Prime Minister of India. It is established in 1961 by the first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, to combat communalism, regionalism, and linguism.
10. Consider the following statements regarding Prime Minister of India.
- The resignation of the Prime Minister means the resignation of entire Council of Ministers (cabinet).
- It is on the advice of Prime Minister that the President summons and prorogues Parliament and dissolve the Lok Sabha.
Which of these statements are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Both 1 and 2
If the Prime Minister resigns or passes away, entire minister goes out automatically.
11. Which Article of the Constitution mentions the Prime Minister?
A. Article 52
B. Article 63
C. Article 74 & 75
D. Article 356
Article 74 & 75
Article 74 deals with Council of Ministers headed by PM; Article 75 covers appointment and responsibilities.
12. The Prime Minister is the ex-officio chairman of
A. Finance Commission
B. Election Commission
C. UPSC
D. NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog
The PM is the chairperson of NITI Aayog and leads national policy direction.
13. Which of the article envisages duties of Prime Minister in respect of furnishing information to the President?
A. Article 74
B. Article 75
C. Article 78
D. None of these
Article 78
Article 78 of the Indian Constitution outlines the duties of the Prime Minister regarding the furnishing of information to the President.
14. Who was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India?
A. Gulzarilal Nanda
B. Morarji Desai
C. Chaudhary Charan Singh
D. Sardar Ballabh Bhai Patel
Sardar Ballabh Bhai Patel
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India. He served in this position from August 15, 1947, until his death on December 15, 1950. He was also the first Home Minister of independent India. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is often referred to as the “Iron Man of India” for his role in integrating over 560 princely states into the Indian Union.
15. Who one of the following Prime Minister never faced the Parliament during the tenure?
A. Morarji Desai
B. Lal Bahadur Shastri
C. Chaudhary Charan Singh
D. Chandra Shekhar
Chaudhary Charan Singh
Chaudhary Charan Singh never faced the Parliament during the tenure.
16. The Deputy Prime Minister of India is appointed by
A. President directly under Constitution
B. Parliament
C. Supreme Court
D. President on the advice of the Prime Minister
President on the advice of the Prime Minister
Since the Constitution of India does not provide for the post of Deputy PM, it is simply a senior minister appointed like other ministers, on the PM’s advice.
17. The real executive power in India lies with
A. President
B. Parliament
C. Judiciary
D. Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
Prime Minister and Council of Ministers exercise the actual executive power under the Parliamentary form of Government.
18. Union Ministers hold office during the pleasure of whom?
A. Prime Minister of India
B. Parliament
C. Chief Justice of India
D. President of India
President of India
According to Article 75 of the Constitution of India, Union Ministers hold office during the pleasure of the President. However, in practice, the President acts on the advice of the Prime Minister.
19. Who decides the rank and status of ministers in the Council of Ministers?
A. President
B. Parliament
C. Prime Minister
D. Cabinet Secretary
Prime Minister
The Prime Minister of India holds the authority to decide the rank, status, and portfolio of ministers in the Council of Ministers.
20. Who among the following chairs the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS)?
A. Defence Minister
B. President
C. NSA
D. Prime Minister
Prime Minister
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) in India is headed by the Prime Minister.
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