What happens if a non-member of Parliament is appointed as a Minister?

1. He/she has to become one within six months of appointment
2. He/she has to become a member in the next elections
3. He/she can defer the appointment until he/she becomes a member
4. He/she cannot be appointed.

Which of the following statements about the Prime Minister of India are correct?

P : The Prime Minister is the head of the Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President.

Q : The Prime Minister is not answerable to the people of the country.

R : The members of the majority party in the Lok Sabha elect their leader to be appointed as the Prime Minister.

S : The Prime Minister is the nominal head of the nation.

1. P and Q
2. P and R
3. P and S
4. R and S

Which of the following statements about the Council of Ministers are correct?

P : The ministers hold office during the pleasure of the Prime Minister.

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

R : Every minister must be a member of Lok Sabha.

S : The Prime Minister selects his/her senior and trustworthy colleagues as Cabinet Ministers.

1. P and Q
2. P and R
3. Q and S
4. R and S

Who assist the Cabinet Ministers and the Council of Ministers?

1. Deputy Ministers
2. Ministers of State
3. Governors
4. None of the above