Match Articles with functions (President/PM/Governor/CM) — UPSC Prelims PYQ 2001

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:

List I (Article of the Constitution)

1. Article 54
2. Article 75
3. Article 155
4. Article 164

List II (Content)

1. Election of the President of India
2. Appointment of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
3. Appointment of the Governor of a State
4. Appointment of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers of a State
5. Composition of Legislative Assemblies

Codes:

1. I–A, II–B, III–C, IV–D
2. I–A, II–B, III–D, IV–E
3. I–B, II–A, III–C, IV–E
4. I–B, II–A, III–D, IV–C

Explanation

Option (a) is correct

• Article 54 of the Constitution of India deals with the election of the President of India, Article 75 of the Constitution of India concerns the appointment of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Article 155 of the Constitution of India provides for the appointment of the Governor of a State, and Article 164 of the Constitution of India deals with the appointment of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers of a State. Therefore, the correct matching is I-A, II-B, III-C and IV-D.

Answer: (a) I–A, II–B, III–C, IV–D