UPSC Prelims 1997 · General Studies
Question 34: Geography
The Prime Minister of which one of the following countries is chosen by the ruling prince from a slate of three candidates put up to him by the President of France?
AnswerThe answer is (d).
Monaco's head of government is the Minister of State, a French citizen whom the Prince appoints from a list of three candidates put forward by the French Government, not by the President of France as the question puts it. This follows from Monaco's close treaty ties with France. Liechtenstein's prince appoints a prime minister on the Parliament's recommendation, San Marino is a republic led by two Captains Regent, and Malta is a parliamentary republic.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) San Marino (spelt San Marius in the question) is a republic led by two Captains Regent.
- (b) Liechtenstein's prince appoints a prime minister on the Parliament's recommendation, not from French names.
- (c) Malta is a parliamentary republic with its own elected government.
- (d) Right: Monaco's Prince chooses from three names put forward by France.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 1997, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.