What is meant by the term question hour in the context of parliamentary procedures in India?
With reference to the Executive branch of the Government :
Mention the common qualifications required to be eligible to become the President of India or the Governor of State.
With reference to the Executive branch of the Government:
Mention two executive and two legislative powers of the President of India.
With reference to the functions of the Union Council of Ministers and State Council of Ministers, answers the following:
Mention three important functions of the Prime minister.
With reference to the functions of the Union Council of Ministers and State Council of Ministers, answers the following:
What is the Difference between the Council of Ministers and the Cabinet in the Central Executive?
The differences:
(i) Union Cabinet is the highest decision making executive in India while Council of Ministers the highest political functionaries of India. Only the Cabinet ministers take part in the meetings of the cabinet. Other ministers attend only when specially asked by the Prime Minister.
(ii)Union Cabinet meet every week or as demanded. Council of Ministers meet only on emergency situations. Otherwise ministers of State rank can be called by Prime Minister to discuss any matter as he decides.
(iii) Cabinet Committee on Security can be manned by only Cabinet members. It is the highest decision making body on security issues. All important ministries are headed by a Cabinet minister.
With reference to the functions of the Union Council of Ministers and State Council of Ministers, answers the following:
How are the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister appointed at the Centre and State respectively?