Prime Minister — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about the Prime Minister of India: 1. The Prime Minister must be a member of the Lok Sabha at the time of appointment. 2. The Constitution explicitly mentions the term 'Prime Minister' in Article 74. 3. The Prime Minister can hold office for a maximum of two consecutive terms. 4. The 44th Amendment made it mandatory for the Council of Ministers to give written advice for declaring National Emergency. Which of the statements given above are correct?

In the context of a hung parliament, which of the following sequences would the President most likely follow for government formation, based on established conventions and Supreme Court guidelines?

Which of the following best describes the constitutional relationship between the President and Prime Minister after the 42nd and 44th Amendments?

Consider the following about the Prime Minister's role in Centre-State relations: 1. Can recommend President's Rule under Article 356 without any judicial review 2. Chairs the Inter-State Council meetings 3. Can directly dismiss a Chief Minister 4. Plays a key role in the appointment of Governors Which of the above statements are correct?

The concept of 'coalition dharma' in Indian politics primarily refers to: