Who among the following Prime Ministers never faced the Parliament during his tenure?
- I.K. Gujral
- V.P. Singh
- Chandrashekhar
- Charan Singh
Explanation: Chaudhary Charan Singh resigned before he could face a vote of confidence in the Lok Sabha.
Who was the first Prime Minister to lose a 'No-Confidence Motion' in the Lok Sabha?
- V.P. Singh
- Charan Singh
- Morarji Desai
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Explanation: V.P. Singh's government fell in 1990 after losing a vote of confidence.
The 'Pradhan Mantri Sangrahalaya' (Museum of PMs) is located in:
- New Delhi
- Ahmedabad
- Mumbai
- Lucknow
Explanation: The museum dedicated to all Prime Ministers of India is located at the Teen Murti Complex in New Delhi.
Which PM signed the 'Shimla Agreement' with Zulfikar Ali Bhutto?
- Rajiv Gandhi
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee
- Indira Gandhi
- Lal Bahadur Shastri
Explanation: The Shimla Agreement was signed in 1972 following the 1971 Indo-Pak war.
The Prime Minister must be a member of:
- Lok Sabha only
- Either House
- Rajya Sabha only
- None of the above
Explanation: Constitutionally, the PM can be a member of either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha.
Can a person who is NOT a member of either House be appointed as Prime Minister?
- Yes, but must become a member within 1 year
- No, never
- Only if the President allows for life
- Yes, but must become a member within 6 months
Explanation: Article 75(5) states a minister (including PM) who for any period of six consecutive months is not a member of either House shall cease to be a minister.
Who was the first Prime Minister to be appointed from the Rajya Sabha?
- H.D. Deve Gowda
- I.K. Gujral
- Manmohan Singh
- Indira Gandhi
Explanation: Indira Gandhi was a member of the Rajya Sabha when she first became Prime Minister in 1966.
Who is the current Prime Minister of India (as of 2026)?
- Amit Shah
- Narendra Modi
- Rahul Gandhi
- Yogi Adityanath
Explanation: Narendra Modi has been the Prime Minister since 2014, currently serving his third term.
Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?
- Pratibha Patil
- Indira Gandhi
- Sucheta Kripalani
- Sarojini Naidu
Explanation: Indira Gandhi served as the first and, to date, only female Prime Minister of India (1966â1977 and 1980â1984).
Which Prime Minister is known as the 'Father of Indian Economic Reforms'?
- Manmohan Singh
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Indira Gandhi
- P.V. Narasimha Rao
Explanation: Though Manmohan Singh was the architect as Finance Minister, P.V. Narasimha Rao provided the political leadership for the 1991 reforms.
Who was the youngest Prime Minister of India?
- Narendra Modi
- Rajiv Gandhi
- Indira Gandhi
- V.P. Singh
Explanation: Rajiv Gandhi became Prime Minister at the age of 40 following the assassination of his mother in 1984.
Who was the first Prime Minister to belong to the Dalit community?
- Jagjivan Ram
- K.R. Narayanan
- R. Ambedkar
- None
Explanation: India has not yet had a Prime Minister from the Dalit community. Jagjivan Ram served as Deputy PM.
Who acts as the Prime Minister when the sitting PM dies and a successor is not yet chosen?
- Chief Justice
- Vice President
- Acting Prime Minister appointed by President
- Home Minister
Explanation: Gulzarilal Nanda served as acting PM twice: after the deaths of Nehru and Lal Bahadur Shastri.
What is the minimum age required to become the Prime Minister of India?
- 25 years
- 21 years
- 35 years
- 30 years
Explanation: A Prime Minister can be a member of either House. If they are a member of the Lok Sabha, the minimum age is 25. If from the Rajya Sabha, it is 30.
The Prime Minister is the 'Leader' of which House by default?
- None
- Rajya Sabha
- Lok Sabha
- Both Houses
Explanation: The PM is traditionally the Leader of the House in the Lok Sabha, unless he is a member of the Rajya Sabha.
The salary and allowances of the Prime Minister are decided by:
- The Constitution
- The Cabinet Secretariate
- The Parliament
- The President
Explanation: Under Article 75(6), salaries and allowances of Ministers are determined by Parliament from time to time.
Who among the following Prime Ministers died outside India while in office?
- Lal Bahadur Shastri
- Rajiv Gandhi
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Indira Gandhi
Explanation: Lal Bahadur Shastri died in Tashkent (USSR, now Uzbekistan) in 1966 after signing the Tashkent Declaration.
Who was the first Prime Minister to lead a coalition government at the Centre?
- V.P. Singh
- Charan Singh
- Morarji Desai
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Explanation: Morarji Desai led the Janata Party coalition, the first non-Congress government at the Centre (1977).
Who was the Prime Minister of India during the 'Emergency' (1975-1977)?
- Lal Bahadur Shastri
- Indira Gandhi
- Morarji Desai
- Rajiv Gandhi
Explanation: Indira Gandhi advised President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed to declare a state of National Emergency on the grounds of 'internal disturbance'.
Which PM served the shortest tenure (only 13 days) in his first term?
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee
- Gulzarilal Nanda
- H.D. Deve Gowda
- Charan Singh
Explanation: Vajpayee's first term in 1996 lasted only 13 days as his government failed to secure a majority.
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) came into existence in which year?
Explanation: Formerly known as the Prime Minister's Secretariat, it was renamed PMO in 1977 under the Morarji Desai government.
Which Article of the Indian Constitution states that there shall be a Prime Minister to head the Council of Ministers?
- Article 75
- Article 80
- Article 74
- Article 78
Explanation: Article 74(1) provides that there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President.
The Prime Minister of India is the ex-officio Chairman of which body?
- National Integration Council
- NITI Aayog
- National Development Council
- All of the above
Explanation: The PM chairs several key bodies including NITI Aayog, the National Selection Committee, and the Inter-State Council.
The 'National Security Council' (NSC) is headed by:
- Prime Minister
- Home Minister
- President
- National Security Advisor
Explanation: The PM is the chairman of the NSC, which is the apex body for internal and external security matters.
Who was the first Prime Minister of India to receive the Bharat Ratna while in office?
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Lal Bahadur Shastri
- Rajiv Gandhi
- Indira Gandhi
Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1955.
If the PM wants to reshuffle the cabinet, he must:
- Resign first
- Ask for a vote in Parliament
- Wait for the end of the term
- Request the President to appoint/dismiss ministers
Explanation: The President appoints or removes ministers only on the specific advice of the Prime Minister.
The rank of the Prime Minister in the Indian Order of Precedence is:
- Second
- Third
- First
- Fourth
Explanation: 1st is President, 2nd is Vice-President, and 3rd is the Prime Minister.
If the Prime Minister of India submits his resignation to the President, it means the resignation of the:
- Entire Council of Ministers
- PM and the Cabinet only
- PM only
- PM and the Speaker
Explanation: The PM is the 'keystone of the cabinet arch'. His resignation or death automatically dissolves the entire Council of Ministers.
The 'Disaster Management Act 2005' makes the PM the Chairman of:
Explanation: The PM is the ex-officio Chairperson of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
Who appoints the 'Deputy Prime Minister'?
- The Chief Justice
- There is no constitutional post of Deputy PM
- The Prime Minister
- The President
Explanation: The post of Deputy PM is non-constitutional and is created purely for political reasons by the government of the day.
Who is the head of the 'Cabinet Secretariat'?
- The Principal Secretary to PM
- The Prime Minister
- The Home Minister
- The Cabinet Secretary
Explanation: The Cabinet Secretariat is under the direct charge of the Prime Minister, though its administrative head is the Cabinet Secretary.
Which PM is associated with the 'Panchsheel Agreement' with China?
- Indira Gandhi
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Morarji Desai
- Lal Bahadur Shastri
Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru and Zhou Enlai signed the Panchsheel (Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence) in 1954.
Which constitutional amendment limited the size of the Council of Ministers to 15% of the Lok Sabha strength?
- 44th Amendment
- 42nd Amendment
- 91st Amendment
- 97th Amendment
Explanation: The 91st Amendment Act (2003) restricted the size of the Council of Ministers (including PM) to prevent jumbo cabinets.
What happens if a No-Confidence Motion is passed against the Prime Minister?
- The PM must resign
- The President is removed
- Only the PM resigns, not the cabinet
- The Lok Sabha is dissolved immediately
Explanation: If the Lok Sabha passes a No-Confidence motion, the entire Council of Ministers, including the PM, must resign.
The Prime Minister holds office during the 'pleasure of the President'. This actually means:
- He stays until the next General Election
- He can stay as long as he has majority support in Lok Sabha
- He can stay for 5 years exactly
- The President can dismiss him anytime
Explanation: While technically serving at the President's pleasure, the President cannot dismiss a PM who enjoys the confidence of the Lok Sabha.
Who was the PM during the 1999 Kargil War?
- Rajiv Gandhi
- I.K. Gujral
- P.V. Narasimha Rao
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Explanation: The Kargil conflict occurred in 1999 during the second term of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
The Prime Minister belongs to which branch of the State?
- Judiciary
- Executive
- Legislature
- All of the above
Explanation: The Prime Minister is the real executive head (De Facto) of the Union of India.
The Prime Minister is the 'Chief Spokesman' of the:
- President
- Parliament
- Supreme Court
- Union Government
Explanation: As the head of the government, the PM is the main voice of the Union Government both inside and outside the Parliament.
Who was the first Prime Minister to resign from office without completing a full term?
- Charan Singh
- V.P. Singh
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Morarji Desai
Explanation: Morarji Desai was the first PM to resign in 1979 following a split in the Janata Party.
In the event of a tie in the Cabinet, whose vote is final?
- The Prime Minister
- The Speaker
- The seniormost minister
- The President
Explanation: The PM heads the Cabinet; decisions are usually consensus-based, but the PM's view prevails in any internal deadlock.
Can the Prime Minister be a person from the Rajya Sabha according to the British Convention?
- No, in UK he must be from Lower House
- Yes
- Yes, in both India and UK
- No, in both India and UK
Explanation: In Britain, the PM must be a member of the House of Commons (Lower House). In India, he can be from either.
Which Prime Minister presided over the 42nd Amendment (Mini Constitution)?
- Indira Gandhi
- Morarji Desai
- Lal Bahadur Shastri
- Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation: The 42nd Amendment (1976) was passed during the Emergency under Indira Gandhi.
The 'Kitchen Cabinet' or 'Inner Cabinet' refers to:
- Only the Cabinet Ministers
- A small circle of influential advisors to the PM
- The shadows of the opposition
- Ministers in charge of Food
Explanation: It is an informal body consisting of the PM and 2-4 influential colleagues/friends who discuss important matters.
Which Article says the Council of Ministers shall be 'collectively responsible' to the Lok Sabha?
- Article 76
- Article 75
- Article 74
- Article 77
Explanation: Article 75(3) establishes the principle of collective responsibility, which is the heart of parliamentary democracy.
Which PM is associated with the 'Look East Policy'?
- P.V. Narasimha Rao
- Indira Gandhi
- Manmohan Singh
- Narendra Modi
Explanation: P.V. Narasimha Rao launched the Look East Policy in 1991 to develop economic and strategic relations with SE Asian countries.
Who was the Prime Minister who gave the slogan 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan'?
- Lal Bahadur Shastri
- Morarji Desai
- Rajiv Gandhi
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Explanation: Lal Bahadur Shastri gave this slogan during the Indo-Pak war of 1965 to cheer the soldiers and farmers.
Who is the 'Political Head' of the services?
- Home Minister
- Cabinet Secretary
- The Prime Minister
- The President
Explanation: The Prime Minister is the political head of all civil services in India.
Who is the longest-serving Prime Minister of India?
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Manmohan Singh
- Narendra Modi
- Indira Gandhi
Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru served for nearly 17 years (1947 to 1964).
Who has the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha on the advice of the Prime Minister?
- The Election Commission
- The President
- The Chief Justice
- The Speaker
Explanation: The President can dissolve the Lok Sabha at any time on the advice of the PM before its term expires.
The Prime Minister is the 'Link' between:
- Judiciary and Executive
- President and Council of Ministers
- State and Centre
- Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Explanation: Article 78 establishes the PM as the primary channel of communication between the President and the Cabinet.
Which PM added 'Jai Vigyan' to the slogan 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan'?
- Manmohan Singh
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee
- Rajiv Gandhi
- Narendra Modi
Explanation: Vajpayee added 'Jai Vigyan' after the Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998.
The Prime Minister advises the President on the appointment of:
- Chairman of UPSC
- Attorney General of India
- CAG
- All of the above
Explanation: The President appoints these key constitutional posts only on the advice of the Prime Minister/Council of Ministers.
Who was the first Non-Congress Prime Minister to complete a full 5-year term?
- Narendra Modi
- V.P. Singh
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee
- Morarji Desai
Explanation: Atal Bihari Vajpayee (1999-2004) was the first non-Congress PM to serve a full term.
Which Prime Minister introduced the 'New Economic Policy' (Liberalization) in 1991?
- P.V. Narasimha Rao
- Rajiv Gandhi
- V.P. Singh
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Explanation: The 1991 economic reforms were launched under PM P.V. Narasimha Rao, with Manmohan Singh as the Finance Minister.
Who is the only Prime Minister to have also served as the Governor of the RBI?
- P.V. Narasimha Rao
- Manmohan Singh
- Morarji Desai
- V.P. Singh
Explanation: Dr. Manmohan Singh served as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India from 1982 to 1985.
Who was the first Prime Minister to be assassinated while in office?
- Indira Gandhi
- Rajiv Gandhi
- None
- Lal Bahadur Shastri
Explanation: Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her bodyguards in 1984. (Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated after his term ended).
Which Article defines the duties of the Prime Minister regarding furnishing information to the President?
- Article 74
- Article 78
- Article 75
- Article 81
Explanation: Article 78 outlines the PM's duty to communicate all decisions of the Council of Ministers to the President and provide information on affairs of the Union.
The Prime Minister is appointed by:
- The Parliament
- The Speaker of Lok Sabha
- The President of India
- The Chief Justice of India
Explanation: Under Article 75, the Prime Minister is appointed by the President. Usually, the President appoints the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha.
Who is the Chairman of the 'Nuclear Command Authority' of India?
- The President
- The National Security Advisor
- The Defence Minister
- The Prime Minister
Explanation: The PM chairs the Political Council of the Nuclear Command Authority, which is the sole body authorized to order a nuclear strike.
In the Indian Constitution, the Prime Minister is the 'Real Executive', while the President is the:
- Nominal Executive
- De Jure Executive
- Titular Head
- All of the above
Explanation: The President is the head of the State (Nominal), while the PM is the head of the Government (Real).