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Chapter 12 Executive — Online MCQ Test

Q: Who is the nominal executive head of the Union government in India?

Answer: B. The President — The President is the constitutional or nominal head of the Union executive in India. Real executive power is exercised by the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister.

Q: What is the minimum age required to become the President of India?

Answer: C. 35 years — A person must be at least 35 years old to be elected President of India. This is prescribed by the Constitution.

Q: In India, the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the:

Answer: C. Lok Sabha — The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. This is a key feature of the parliamentary system.

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Frequently asked questions from CBSE(NCERT) Grade 11 POLITICAL SCIENCE — Chapter 12 Executive, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

Who is the nominal executive head of the Union government in India?

A. The Prime Minister
B. The President ✓
C. The Vice President
D. The Chief Justice of India

Answer: B. The President
The President is the constitutional or nominal head of the Union executive in India. Real executive power is exercised by the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister.

What is the minimum age required to become the President of India?

A. 25 years
B. 30 years
C. 35 years ✓
D. 40 years

Answer: C. 35 years
A person must be at least 35 years old to be elected President of India. This is prescribed by the Constitution.

In India, the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the:

A. President
B. Rajya Sabha
C. Lok Sabha ✓
D. Supreme Court

Answer: C. Lok Sabha
The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. This is a key feature of the parliamentary system.

Which statement best distinguishes the Cabinet from the Council of Ministers?

A. The Cabinet includes the President and Vice President
B. The Council of Ministers is smaller than the Cabinet
C. The Cabinet is the inner core and more powerful part of the Council of Ministers ✓
D. The Cabinet is elected by Parliament directly

Answer: C. The Cabinet is the inner core and more powerful part of the Council of Ministers
The Cabinet is the inner core of the Council of Ministers and is more powerful in practice. It makes the main policy decisions of the government.

Which one of the following correctly matches the office with its constitutional role?

A. President — ex officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha
B. Vice President — head of the Union Cabinet
C. Prime Minister — leader of the Council of Ministers ✓
D. Lok Sabha Speaker — appoints Governors

Answer: C. Prime Minister — leader of the Council of Ministers
The Prime Minister is the leader of the Council of Ministers and the real executive head. The other matches are incorrect.

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