Static Quiz 12th August

1. Consider the following statements regarding Consultative Committee of the Parliament:

1. The consultative committee is attached to various ministries/departments of the Central Government.
2. Minister cannot become the chairman of the Committee.
3. Only Lok Sabha members can be the member of the Committee.
4. They are constituted by the Speaker of Lok sabha.

2. The Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 provides for the establishment of one Central Administrative Tribunal and a State Administrative Tribunal for each State. Consider the following statements related to the Tribunals:

1. Administrative Tribunals perform quasijudicial functions but are bound by the strict rules of procedure and evidence prescribed by the civil procedure court.

2. Administrative Tribunals follow the principles of natural justice.

3. The Chairman of tribunal should be qualified to be (is or has been) a judge of the Supreme Court.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

3. Consider the following statements related to the concept of collective responsibility of the Council of Minister:

1. The Council of Minister is collectively responsible to the Parliament.
2. A vote of no-confidence against any minister in Rajya Sabha automatically leads to the resignation of the entire council.
3. A minister is not expected to speak out publicly against a policy decision of the Cabinet.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

4. Consider the following statements related to the classification of Council of Ministers:

1. The Cabinet is a smaller body which consists of a few important senior ministers who are in charge of separate departments.
2. A Deputy Minister is the junior member to Cabinet Minister and look after their work in their absence.
3. Minister of State has an independent charge of the ministry but is not a part of the Cabinet.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

5. Which of the following are the functions of PMO?

1. Assist PM in maintaining liaison with central ministries/departments and the state governments.
2. Looking after the public relations of the Prime Minister.
3. Preparing the agenda, priorities of items and allocation of subjects to Cabinet Committees.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below: