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Who holds the authority to issue ordinances as per Article 123 of the Indian Constitution?
a) The President
b) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
c) The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
d) The Attorney-General of India
Option a – The President
Which of the following statements is/are true regarding the powers of the Indian President?
a) Only the President can summon Parliament sessions at places of their choice.
b) The Constitution mentions three sessions annually but does not mandate all to be held.
c) Statements I and III are correct.
d) Statements II and III are correct.
Option c – Statements I and III are correct.
When a member of Parliament faces disqualification, whose advice does the President seek?
a) Chief Justice of India
b) Election Commission of India
c) Attorney General of India
d) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Option b – Election Commission of India
Which among the following is not an executive duty of the President?
a) Appointing the Prime Minister and other ministers
b) Appointing the Attorney General and deciding their pay
c) Issuing ordinances when Parliament is not in session
d) Appointing the CAG, CECs, and other Election Commissioners
Option c – Issuing ordinances when Parliament is not in session
Which of the President’s legislative powers is provided by the Constitution?
a) Summoning Parliament sessions
b) Adjourning Parliament sessions
c) Postponing Parliament meetings
d) Issuing ordinances
Option d – Issuing ordinances
The Lok Sabha can be dissolved by the President based on whose advice?
a) Chief Justice of India
b) Vice President
c) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
d) Prime Minister
Option d – Prime Minister
In a pocket veto, for how long can the President withhold a bill?
a) One month
b) Six months
c) Twelve months
d) Indefinite period
Option d – Indefinite period
The definition of a Money Bill is provided under which Article?
a) Article 56
b) Article 110
c) Article 252
d) Article 256
Option b – Article 110
Whose prior consent is necessary for bills affecting taxation, as per Article 274?
a) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
b) Union Finance Minister
c) President
d) Prime Minister
Option c – President
Who appoints the Chief of the Army?
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Home Minister
d) All of these
Option a – President
Who has the authority to declare an emergency in India?
a) Governor
b) President
c) Home Minister
d) Prime Minister
Option b – President
Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?
a) Prime Minister
b) President
c) Vice-President
d) None of these
Option b – President
The President can make special arrangements for a Governor’s duties under which Article?
a) Article 160
b) Article 162
c) Article 165
d) Article 310
Option a – Article 160
Who was the President during the 1975 emergency?
a) VV Giri
b) Giani Zail Singh
c) Fakhruddin Ali Ahmad
d) Shankar Dayal Sharma
Option c – Fakhruddin Ali Ahmad
Who among the following is appointed by the President?
a) Attorney General of India
b) Comptroller and Auditor General
c) Governor of a State
d) All of the above
Option d – All of the above
What does the President issue after the presiding officer adjourns the House sine die?
a) Adjournment
b) Prorogation
c) Dissolution
d) Quorum
Option b – Prorogation
Who serves as the acting President if both the President and Vice President positions are vacant?
a) Speaker of Lok Sabha
b) Chief Justice of India
c) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
d) Attorney General
Option b – Chief Justice of India
Which of the following is not appointed by the President?
a) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
b) Chief Justice of India
c) Chief of Air Staff
d) Chief of Army
Option a – Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Who issues notifications for starting legislative sessions?
a) Speaker
b) Chairman
c) President
d) Prime Minister
Option c – President
Who has the power to summon the Parliament?
a) Prime Minister
b) Speaker
c) Vice-President
d) President
Option d – President
For how long can a Presidential ordinance remain in force?
a) Three months
b) Six months
c) Nine months
d) Indefinitely
Option b – Six months
Which statements about the President’s powers are correct?
a) I, II, and III
b) I and II
c) I and III
d) Only III
Option a – I, II, and III
Who can introduce Money Bills in Parliament?
a) Finance Minister
b) Prime Minister
c) President
d) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Option c – President
Which bill can be introduced without the President’s prior approval?
a) Money Bill
b) Finance Bill
c) Ordinary Bill
d) None of these
Option c – Ordinary Bill
In which pardoning power does the President reduce the punishment duration without altering its type?
a) Commutation
b) Remission
c) Respite
d) Reprieve
Option b – Remission
Which statement regarding the Presidential election is correct?
a) Only I
b) Only II
c) Both I and II
d) Neither I nor II
Option a – Only I
Which of these statements about the election of the President is correct?
a) I and II
b) Only II
c) I, II, and III
d) Only III
Option c – I, II, and III
In the absence of the Chief Justice of India, who administers the President’s oath?
a) Vice-President
b) Chief Justice of Delhi High Court
c) Speaker of Lok Sabha
d) Senior-most Judge of the Supreme Court
Option d – Senior-most Judge of the Supreme Court
Which Article outlines the impeachment procedure of the President?
a) Article 39
b) Article 60
c) Article 61
d) None of these
Option c – Article 61
To whom must the President submit his resignation?
a) Chief Election Commissioner
b) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
c) Chief Justice of India
d) Vice President
Option d – Vice President
Who has the power to remove the President from office?
a) Prime Minister of India
b) Chief Justice of India
c) Parliament
d) Lok Sabha
Option c – Parliament
If both the President and Vice President pass away, who takes over?
a) Parliament-chosen candidate
b) Prime Minister of India
c) Chief Justice of India
d) Attorney General of India
Option c – Chief Justice of India
Which is not the discretionary power of the President?
a) Suspensive Veto
b) Pocket Veto
c) Daily administrative decisions during caretaker government
d) Summoning and dissolving Parliament
Option d – Summoning and dissolving Parliament
Who holds the authority to grant pardons?
a) President
b) President and Governor of State
c) Governor
d) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India
Option b – President and Governor of State
Does the President have veto power?
a) Yes
b) Only for Money Bills
c) The Constitution does not mention
d) No
Option a – Yes
Under which pardoning power is a punishment replaced with a less severe one?
a) Commutation
b) Remission
c) Respite
d) Reprieve
Option b – Remission
Who administers the oath of secrecy to Union Ministers?
a) Prime Minister of India
b) Comptroller and Auditor General of India
c) President of India
d) Chief Justice of India
Option c – President of India
Which two Union Territories gained the right to participate in Presidential elections under the 70th Amendment?
a) Delhi and Chandigarh
b) Delhi and Puducherry
c) Delhi and Daman and Diu
d) Chandigarh and Puducherry
Option b – Delhi and Puducherry
Where can the impeachment of the President be initiated?
a) Either House of the Parliament
b) Joint session of both Houses
c) Lok Sabha only
d) Rajya Sabha only
Option a – Either House of the Parliament
Which body has the authority to start the impeachment process of the President?
a) Rajya Sabha
b) Lok Sabha
c) Speaker of Lok Sabha
d) Both Houses of Parliament
Option d – Both Houses of Parliament
How long can the President’s position remain vacant?
a) Six months
b) Three months
c) Nine months
d) Twelve months
Option a – Six months
What determines the President’s salary?
(a) Set by the Constitution
(b) Decided through a law passed by the Parliament
(c) Listed in the Second Schedule of the Constitution
(d) All the above
Option c – Listed in the Second Schedule of the Constitution
Which of the following statements about the President of India are correct?
I. The President can pardon criminals in certain cases.
II. The President can issue ordinances even when Parliament is in session.
III. The President has the authority to dissolve the Rajya Sabha during an emergency.
IV. The President can nominate two members from the Anglo-Indian community to the Lok Sabha.
(a) I and II
(b) I and IV
(c) III and IV
(d) I, III and IV
Option b – I and IV
Assertion (A): No legal case can be filed against the President of India while in office.
Reason (R): The President’s position is above the Constitution.
(a) Both A and R are correct, and R explains A
(b) Both A and R are correct, but R does not explain A
(c) A is correct, but R is incorrect
(d) A is incorrect, but R is correct
Option c – A is correct, but R is incorrect
How can the election process of the President of India be changed?
(a) By a simple majority in Parliament
(b) By a special majority in Parliament
(c) By a special majority in Parliament along with the approval of the states
(d) None of the above
Option c – By a special majority in Parliament along with the approval of the states
Who has the authority to settle disputes regarding the Presidential election?
(a) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
(b) Prime Minister of India
(c) Supreme Court
(d) Election Commission
Option c – Supreme Court
Which Article of the Indian Constitution relates to the election of the President?
(a) Article 103
(b) Article 78
(c) Article 74
(d) Article 54
Option d – Article 54
How is the President of India elected?
(a) Through direct public elections
(b) By using the system of a single transferable vote
(c) Through a secondary voting method
(d) All the above
Option b – By using the system of a single transferable vote
Which Article of the Constitution specifies re-election eligibility for the President?
(a) Article 52
(b) Article 54
(c) Article 55
(d) Article 57
Option d – Article 57
Who is not part of the electoral college for the Presidential election?
(a) Elected members of Rajya Sabha
(b) Elected members of Lok Sabha
(c) Elected members of State Legislative Assemblies
(d) Elected members of State Legislative Councils
Option d – Elected members of State Legislative Councils
Which Article gives Parliament the power to amend the Constitution?
(a) Article 352
(b) Article 356
(c) Article 360
(d) Article 368
Option d – Article 368
Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with Parliamentary privileges and immunities?
(a) Article 104
(b) Article 105
(c) Article 82
(d) Article 117
Option b – Article 105
Who has the power to increase the number of Supreme Court judges?
(a) The President of India
(b) The Parliament
(c) Chief Justice of India
(d) Law Commission
Option b – The Parliament
What is the key feature of the Parliamentary form of government?
(a) The executive and legislature work independently
(b) It ensures policy continuity and efficiency
(c) The executive is accountable to the legislature
(d) The head of government cannot be replaced without elections
Option c – The executive is accountable to the legislature
Which statement about the Parliamentary system is correct?
(a) Legislature is accountable to the Judiciary
(b) Legislature is accountable to the Executive
(c) Legislature and Executive function independently
(d) None of the above
Option d – None of the above
Which statement about the Indian Parliament is incorrect?
(a) It comprises the President, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha
(b) There are no nominated members in the Lok Sabha
(c) Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved
(d) Some members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President
Option c – Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved
Which of these is not a collective privilege of Parliament members?
(a) Freedom of speech during debates and proceedings
(b) Power to manage internal Parliamentary matters
(c) Freedom from appearing as witnesses
(d) The right to exclude outsiders from the House
Option c – Freedom from appearing as witnesses
Who said that the Parliamentary system allows regular and periodic evaluation of the government?
(a) B. R. Ambedkar
(b) B. N. Rau
(c) Jawaharlal Nehru
(d) Rajendra Prasad
Option a – B. R. Ambedkar
In a Parliamentary democracy:
(a) The Executive controls the Legislature
(b) Executive and Legislature are fully separate
(c) Judiciary supervises both Legislature and Executive
(d) The Legislature oversees the Executive
Option d – The Legislature oversees the Executive
In which year were simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and all State Assemblies not conducted?
(a) 1952
(b) 1971
(c) 1957
(d) 1962
Option b – 1971
In which Article are the powers, privileges, and immunities of Parliament mentioned?
(a) Article 115
(b) Article 107
(c) Article 105
(d) Article 102
Option c – Article 105
What does a constitutional government mean?
(a) Rule by the legislature
(b) A government chosen by the people
(c) A system with multiple political parties
(d) A government with limited powers
Option d – A government with limited powers
Which authority is responsible for presenting the Finance Commission’s recommendations before both Houses of Parliament?
(a) The President of India
(b) The Speaker of Lok Sabha
(c) The Prime Minister of India
(d) The Union Finance Minister
Option a – The President of India
Which of the following is not a feature of a Unitary Government? ( The Union Executive Class 8 QnA )
(a) Quick decision-making
(b) Adaptable
(c) Suitable for large nations
(d) Consistent legal system
Option c – Suitable for large nations
Apart from representation, Parliament performs several roles. Which one is not a duty of the Indian Parliament?
(a) Addressing public concerns
(b) Implementing major policies
(c) Monitoring government actions and expenditures
(d) Revising the Constitution
Option c – Monitoring government actions and expenditures
Under what condition can the Indian Parliament create laws to implement international treaties?
(a) When all states agree
(b) When most states agree
(c) When concerned states agree
(d) Without the need for any state’s approval
Option d – Without the need for any state’s approval
When can Parliament create laws on subjects listed under the State List? ( The Union Executive Class 8 QnA )
(a) Based on the President’s direction
(b) When Rajya Sabha passes a supporting resolution
(c) In all situations
(d) With permission from the relevant state’s legislature
Option b – When Rajya Sabha passes a supporting resolution
Parliament can legislate on State List subjects if ( The Union Executive Class 8 QnA )
(a) The President grants permission
(b) The Supreme Court authorizes it
(c) Rajya Sabha approves with a two-thirds majority stating it is necessary in the national interest
(d) The Prime Minister issues a special order
Option c – Rajya Sabha approves with a two-thirds majority stating it is necessary in the national interest
What defines a Parliamentary system of government?
(a) All parties in Parliament are part of the Government
(b) The Government is accountable to Parliament and can be dismissed by it
(c) The Government is elected directly by the public and can be removed by them
(d) The Government is selected by Parliament and cannot be removed before completing its term
Option c – The Government is elected directly by the public and can be removed by them
Why is there a Parliamentary system in India?
(a) Lok Sabha is directly elected by citizens
(b) Parliament has the authority to amend the Constitution
(c) Rajya Sabha cannot be dissolved
(d) The Council of Ministers is answerable to Lok Sabha
Option d – The Council of Ministers is answerable to Lok Sabha
The Indian Parliament includes: ( The Union Executive Class 8 QnA )
(a) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
(b) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and Prime Minister
(c) Speaker and Lok Sabha
(d) President, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha
Option d – President, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha
The Indian Parliament consists of: ( The Union Executive Class 8 QnA )
(a) President, House of the People, and Council of States
(b) House of the People
(c) House of the People and Council of States
(d) Council of States
Option a – President, House of the People, and Council of States
Who prorogues the sessions of the Indian Parliament? ( The Union Executive Class 8 QnA )
(a) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(b) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
(c) Prime Minister of India
(d) President of India
Option d – President of India
How often must the Indian Parliament meet each year?
(a) Once
(b) Twice
(c) Three times
(d) Four times
Option b – Twice
The most significant feature of the Indian Parliament is: ( The Union Executive Class 8 QnA )
(a) It is India’s Union Legislature
(b) It includes the President
(c) It has two houses
(d) The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body
Option b – It includes the President
Under Article 87, when does the President address the Parliament?
(a) During a joint sitting of both houses
(b) During a joint meeting of both houses
(c) During a joint session of both houses
(d) When both houses assemble together
Option d – When both houses assemble together
The President of India is elected by an Electoral College made up of: ( The Union Executive Class 8 QnA )
(a) Members of both Houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies
(b) Members of both Houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies including Legislative Councils
(c) Members of both Houses of Parliament, State Legislative Assemblies, and Assemblies of Delhi and Puducherry
(d) Only members of Delhi and Puducherry’s Assemblies
Option c – Members of both Houses of Parliament, State Legislative Assemblies, and Assemblies of Delhi and Puducherry
The President:
(a) Is not part of Parliament
(b) Is part of Parliament
(c) Is part of Parliament and attends sessions
(d) Has voting rights in Parliament
(e) None of the above
Option b – Is part of Parliament
Who convenes both houses of Parliament? ( The Union Executive Class 8 QnA )
(a) Prime Minister
(b) Chief Justice of India
(c) Supreme Court Judge
(d) President
Option d – President
Who is appointed by the President of India?
(a) Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog and Chairman of the Finance Commission
(b) Chairman of the Finance Commission and Union Territory Administrators
(c) Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog and Union Territory Administrators
(d) Only Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog
Option a – Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog and Chairman of the Finance Commission
Who elects the President of India? ( The Union Executive Class 8 QnA )
(a) Lok Sabha members
(b) Rajya Sabha members
(c) Parliament members
(d) Members of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies
Option d – Members of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies
What is the maximum age limit for the President of India?
(a) 58 years
(b) 60 years
(c) 62 years
(d) No age limit
Option d – No age limit
How many terms can the President of India serve? ( The Union Executive Class 8 QnA )
(a) One
(b) Two
(c) Three
(d) Unlimited terms
Option d – Unlimited terms
What is the minimum age to become the President of India?
(a) 40 years
(b) 35 years
(c) 30 years
(d) 25 years
Option b – 35 years
Who are appointed by the President? ( The Union Executive Class 8 QnA )
(a) High Court Judges, Union Territory Governors, and Vice-President
(b) Union Territory Governors, Vice-President, and Chief Election Commissioner
(c) High Court Judges, Union Territory Governors, and Chief Election Commissioner
(d) Union Territory Governors and Chief Election Commissioner
Option c – High Court Judges, Union Territory Governors, and Chief Election Commissioner
Which veto powers are exercised by the President? ( The Union Executive Class 8 QnA )
(a) Suspensive veto, pocket veto, and qualified veto
(b) Suspensive veto and pocket veto
(c) Absolute veto, suspensive veto, and pocket veto
(d) Absolute veto, suspensive veto, pocket veto, and qualified veto
Option c – Absolute veto, suspensive veto, and pocket veto
On what basis does the President appoint the Prime Minister?
(a) Leader of the majority party in Lok Sabha
(b) Anyone of the President’s choosing
(c) Someone likely to command a majority in Lok Sabha
(d) Leader of a majority party in either house
Option b – Anyone of the President’s choosing
Who determines the structure and membership of the Central Council of Ministers? ( The Union Executive Class 8 QnA )
(a) Home Minister
(b) Leader of the ruling party
(c) President of India
(d) Vice-President
Option c – President of India
Who has the authority to set up the Inter-State Council?
(a) Parliament
(b) President
(c) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(d) Prime Minister
Option b – President
The President’s ordinance power traces back to: ( The Union Executive Class 8 QnA )
(a) Government of India Act, 1909
(b) Government of India Act, 1919
(c) Government of India Act, 1935
(d) Indian Independence Act, 1947
Option b – Government of India Act, 1919
Who serves as India’s Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces?
(a) Army General
(b) Defence Minister
(c) President
(d) Field Marshal
Option c – President
Who appoints the Acting Chief Justice of the Supreme Court? ( The Union Executive Class 8 QnA )
(a) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
(b) Prime Minister
(c) President
(d) Law Minister
Option c – President
Who identifies Scheduled Castes?
(a) Scheduled Castes and Tribes Commission
(b) Prime Minister
(c) State Governor
(d) President
Option d – President
Who appoints Anglo-Indian representatives to Lok Sabha? ( The Union Executive Class 8 QnA )
(a) Minorities Commission
(b) President
(c) Prime Minister
(d) Vice-President
Option b – President
Who can request the Supreme Court’s opinion on legal matters?
(a) President
(b) Any High Court
(c) Prime Minister
(d) All of the above
Option a – President
Who is regarded as India’s first citizen? ( The Union Executive Class 8 QnA )
(a) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
(b) President
(c) Prime Minister
(d) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Option b – President
Who is not a member of either house in India?
(a) Prime Minister
(b) Finance Minister
(c) President
(d) Railway Minister
Option c – President
The President’s privileges are defined in: ( The Union Executive Class 8 QnA )
(a) Article 54
(b) Article 56
(c) Article 361
(d) Article 363
Option c – Article 361
Who holds the power to sign treaties with other countries?
(a) Parliament
(b) Prime Minister
(c) President
(d) None of the above
Option c – President
The President of India is: ( The Union Executive Class 8 QnA )
(a) The Head of State
(b) The Head of Government
(c) Both the Head of State and Government
(d) The Head of Parliament
Option a – The Head of State
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