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TNPSC Group 1 Prelims mcq Practice SET for Students
Which of the following does not fall under the Fundamental Duties mentioned in the Indian Constitution?
A) Defending the nation and rendering national service
B) Valuing and conserving the composite cultural heritage of India
C) Assisting in the formation and functioning of Village Panchayats
D) Protecting public property and renouncing violence
Option c – Assisting in the formation and functioning of Village Panchayats
Safeguarding which of the following is recognized as a Fundamental Duty of an Indian Citizen?
A) Village Panchayat
B) National Flag
C) Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
D) Wildlife
Option d – Wildlife
“Every Citizen of India shall have the responsibility to protect and enhance the natural Environment.” This provision corresponds to which Article of the Indian Constitution?
A) Article 21
B) Article 48A
C) Article 51A
D) Article 56
Option c – Article 51A
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A) Fundamental Duties form a part of Fundamental Rights
B) Fundamental Duties are separate from Fundamental Rights
C) Fundamental Duties are listed in Part IVA of the Constitution
D) Article 51A describes the duties of Indian citizens
Option a – Fundamental Duties form a part of Fundamental Rights
Which of the following is not included among the Fundamental Duties?
A) Showing respect to the National Anthem
B) Protecting public property
C) Preserving monuments and places of national importance
D) Conserving and improving the natural Environment
Option c – Preserving monuments and places of national importance
What is the total number of Fundamental Duties provided in the Indian Constitution?
A) Nine
B) Eleven
C) Twelve
D) Twenty
Option b – Eleven
Which of the following is not mentioned in Part IVA of the Indian Constitution?
A) Respecting the National Flag
B) Promoting harmony and a sense of brotherhood among citizens
C) Showing respect towards parents and teachers
D) Preserving the rich cultural heritage of India
Option c – Showing respect towards parents and teachers
Under the Indian Constitution, which of the following is not considered a Fundamental Duty?
A) Participating in public elections by voting
B) Developing scientific temper
C) Safeguarding public property
D) Upholding the Constitution and respecting its ideals
Option a – Participating in public elections by voting
The obligation “to uphold and safeguard the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India” is contained in which part of the Constitution?
A) Preamble
B) Directive Principles of State Policy
Option d – Fundamental Duties
Which of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?
A) Part II – Citizenship
B) Part III – Fundamental Rights
C) Part IV – Directive Principles of State Policy
D) Part V – Fundamental Duties
Option d – Part V – Fundamental Duties
Which of the following are included among the Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens?. 1. Preserving the composite cultural heritage of India 2. Protecting weaker sections against Social injustice 3. Promoting scientific temper and spirit of inquiry 4. Striving for excellence in individual and collective activities
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 2
C) Only 1, 3 and 4
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Option c – Only 1, 3 and 4
How is the President of India chosen?
A) Through direct election by citizens
B) By members of the Rajya Sabha
C) By members of the Lok Sabha
D) Through an indirect election process
Option d – Through an indirect election process
The election of the President of India is conducted through which system?
A) Direct voting
B) Single Transferable Vote system
C) Proportional representation system
D) Open ballot system
Option b – Single Transferable Vote system
Which of the following are excluded from the Electoral College for the Presidential election in India?
A) Elected members of the Lok Sabha
B) Elected members of the Rajya Sabha
C) Elected members of State Legislative Assemblies
D) Elected members of State Legislative Councils
Option d – Elected members of State Legislative Councils
The President of India is elected by which group?
A) Only members of the Rajya Sabha
B) Only members of the Lok Sabha
C) Members of State Legislative Assemblies and Lok Sabha only
D) Elected members of the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies
Option d – Elected members of the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies
Which of the following statements regarding the Presidential election is not correct?
A) The election of the next President must occur before the current term ends
B) The President’s tenure is five years from the date of assumption of office
C) The President continues in office until the successor assumes charge
D) The Presidential election can be postponed if the Electoral College is incomplete
Option d – The Presidential election can be postponed if the Electoral College is incomplete
What is the minimum number of electors required to nominate a Presidential candidate?
A) Fifty electors
B) Twenty electors
C) Five electors
D) Fifteen electors
Option a – Fifty electors
The Chief Minister of a State is not eligible to vote in the Presidential election if
A) He is contesting as a candidate
B) He has not yet proved majority on the floor of the House
C) He is a member of the Upper House of the State Legislature
D) He is a member of the Lower House of the State Legislature
Option c – He is a member of the Upper House of the State Legislature
In the Presidential election, the Population of a State refers to the Population determined by which census?
A) 1991 Census
B) 1981 Census
C) 1971 Census
D) 1961 Census
Option c – 1971 Census
Who holds the position of executive head of the State in India?
A) President
B) Prime Minister
C) Leader of the Opposition
D) Chief Secretary of the Government of India
Option a – President
Which Article of the Constitution grants the President the executive authority of the Union?
A) Article 51
B) Article 52
C) Article 53
D) Article 54
Option c – Article 53
Under the Constitution of India, who is entrusted with the executive powers of the Central Government?
A) President of India
B) Prime Minister of India
C) Union Cabinet
D) All of the above
Option a – President of India
The President of India carries out his functions
A) Directly or through officers subordinate to him
B) Through Ministers
C) Through the Prime Minister
D) Through the Cabinet
Option a – Directly or through officers subordinate to him
Who is recognized as the head of the Indian Republic?
A) President of India
B) Prime Minister of India
C) Union Cabinet
D) Political head with the Council of Ministers
Option a – President of India
Which Constitutional Amendment allowed the President to return a Matter for reconsideration by the Council of Ministers?
A) 39th Amendment
B) 40th Amendment
C) 42nd Amendment
D) 44th Amendment
Option d – 44th Amendment
The President may dissolve the Lok Sabha on the recommendation of
A) Chief Justice of India
B) Lok Sabha
C) Union Cabinet
D) Rajya Sabha
Option c – Union Cabinet
The President can dissolve the Lok Sabha upon advice from
A) Rajya Sabha
B) Election Commission
C) Chief Justice of India
D) Union Cabinet
Option d – Union Cabinet
A joint session of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha under Article 108 is convened by
A) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
B) Speaker of Lok Sabha
C) Prime Minister
D) President
Option d – President
Which statement about the President of India is incorrect? ( TNPSC Group 1 Prelims mcq Practice SET )
A) He is an integral part of Parliament
B) He participates in debates in both Houses
C) He addresses a joint sitting of Parliament annually
D) He can issue ordinances in specific situations
Option b – He participates in debates in both Houses
The only instance when the President exercised a veto was in relation to ( TNPSC Group 1 Prelims mcq Practice SET )
A) Hindu Code Bill
B) PEPSU Appropriation Bill
C) Indian Post Office Amendment Bill
D) Dowry Prohibition Bill
Option c – Indian Post Office Amendment Bill
Which President used the “Pocket Veto”? ( TNPSC Group 1 Prelims mcq Practice SET )
A) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B) V. V. Giri
C) Gyani Zail Singh
D) Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Option c – Gyani Zail Singh
Under which Article can the President withhold assent to a Bill passed by both Houses of Parliament? ( TNPSC Group 1 Prelims mcq Practice SET )
A) Article 63
B) Article 108
C) Article 109
D) Article 111
Option d – Article 111
Who can withhold assent to a Bill after it has been passed by Parliament? ( TNPSC Group 1 Prelims mcq Practice SET )
A) President
B) Prime Minister
C) Speaker of Lok Sabha
D) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Option a – President
For which action is it not compulsory for the President to consult the Council of Ministers? ( TNPSC Group 1 Prelims mcq Practice SET )
A) Appointment of Ambassadors
B) Granting assent to Bills
C) Giving assent to Bills referred by Governors
D) Dissolution of Lok Sabha
Option b – Granting assent to Bills
Under which Article did the President issue the Ordinance on electoral reforms in 2002 without changes from the Cabinet? ( TNPSC Group 1 Prelims mcq Practice SET )
A) Article 121
B) Article 142
C) Article 123
D) Article 124
Option c – Article 123
Which Article empowers the President to issue ordinances? ( TNPSC Group 1 Prelims MCQ Practice Set )
A) Article 360
B) Article 123
C) Article 200
D) Article 356
Option b – Article 123
Within what period must an ordinance issued by the President be presented before Parliament after the start of its session? ( TNPSC Group 1 Prelims MCQ Practice Set )
A) One month
B) Six weeks
C) Eight weeks
D) Six months
Option b – Six weeks
Which of the following positions are appointed by the President of India? ( TNPSC Group 1 Prelims MCQ Practice Set )
A) Attorney General of India
B) Comptroller and Auditor General of India
C) Governor of a State
D) All of the above
Option d – All of the above
Which of the following is not appointed by the President? ( TNPSC Group 1 Prelims MCQ Practice Set )
A) Vice-President
B) Prime Minister
C) Governor
D) Chief Election Commissioner
Option a – Vice-President
Under which Article can the President make arrangements for the discharge of a Governor’s duties in exceptional circumstances? ( TNPSC Group 1 Prelims MCQ Practice Set )
A) Article 160
B) Article 162
C) Article 165
D) Article 310
Option a – Article 160
Which of the following is not within the President’s constitutional powers? ( TNPSC Group 1 Prelims MCQ Practice Set )
A) Appointing the Prime Minister
B) Appointing Chief Ministers in States
C) Acting as Supreme Commander of Defence Forces
D) Declaring emergency in any part of the country
Option b – Appointing Chief Ministers in States
Which Article allows the President to seek the Supreme Court’s opinion? ( TNPSC Group 1 Prelims MCQ Practice Set )
A) Article 129
B) Article 132
C) Article 143
D) Article 32
Option c – Article 143
Which statement about the President’s powers is incorrect? ( TNPSC Group 1 Prelims MCQ Practice Set )
A) The President must follow advice from the Supreme Court
B) The President has emergency powers
C) The President can extend President’s Rule in States
D) The President may accept or reject advice from the Supreme Court
Option a – The President must follow advice from the Supreme Court
Who forms the electoral college for electing the President of India?. 1. All members of both Houses of Parliament 2. All elected members of State Legislative Assemblies 3. All elected members of Union Territory Assemblies 4. All Governors ( TNPSC Group 1 Prelims MCQ Practice Set )
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 2 and 3
C) Only 1, 2 and 3
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Option b – Only 2 and 3
Who are included in the electoral college for the Presidential election in India?. 1. Elected members of Lok Sabha 2. Elected members of Rajya Sabha 3. Elected members of Vidhan Sabha 4. Elected members of Vidhan Parishad ( TNPSC Group 1 Prelims MCQ Practice Set )
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 1 and 3
C) Only 1, 2 and 3
D) Only 1, 3 and 4
Option c – Only 1, 2 and 3
Consider the following statements regarding the value of votes in Presidential elections: 1. The value of an MLA’s vote = State Population ÷ Number of elected members of the State Assembly × 100 2. The value of an MP’s vote = Total value of votes of all elected MLAs ÷ Total number of elected MPs 3. Total number of voters exceeded 5000 in the latest election. Which statements are correct? ( TNPSC Group 1 Prelims MCQ Practice Set )
A) Only 1 and 2
B) Only 2
C) Only 3
D) Only 1 and 3
Option b – Only 2
Consider the eligibility requirements for the President of India: 1. Must be an Indian Citizen by birth 2. Must be at least 35 years old 3. Must be qualified to be elected as a member of Parliament. Which of these statements is correct? ( TNPSC Group 1 Prelims MCQ Practice Set )
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Only 1 and 2
D) Only 1 and 3
Option b – Only 2
Consider the following statements about the Prime Minister of India: 1. Executive power of the Union lies with the Prime Minister 2. The Prime Minister is appointed by the President 3. The Prime Minister leads the Council of Ministers 4. The Prime Minister does not have to be a member of either House of Parliament at the time of appointment. Which statements are correct? ( TNPSC Group 1 Prelims MCQ Practice Set )
A) Only 1, 2 and 4
B) Only 1, 2 and 3
C) Only 2, 3 and 4
D) Only 1, 3 and 4
Option c – Only 2, 3 and 4
Which of the following are considered discretionary powers of the President of India?. 1. Appointment of Ministers 2. Returning a Bill with objections 3. Detaining a Bill 4. Granting pardon 5. Summoning a joint session of Parliament 6. Sending messages to Parliament 7. Appointment of Judges ( TNPSC Group 1 Prelims MCQ Practice Set )
A) Only 1, 3 and 4
B) Only 2, 5 and 7
C) Only 3, 6 and 7
D) Only 2, 3 and 6
Option d – Only 2, 3 and 6
Which of the following are appointed by the President of India?. 1. Chairman of the finance Commission 2. Vice-Chairman of the Planning Commission 3. Chief Ministers of Union Territories ( TNPSC Group 1 Prelims MCQ Practice Set )
A) Only 1
B) Only 1 and 2
C) Only 1 and 3
D) Only 2 and 3
Option d – Only 2 and 3
Which of the following does not fall under the President’s power to pardon?. 1. Pardon 2. Commutation 3. Remission 4. Respite 5. Reprieve 6. Detention 7. Continuation ( TNPSC Group 1 Prelims MCQ Practice Set )
A) Only 1
B) Only 2 and 3
C) Only 4 and 5
D) Only 6 and 7
Option d – Only 6 and 7
Which types of authority are associated with the President of India?. 1. Real and popular 2. Titular (formal) and de jure 3. Political and nominal 4. Constitutional and nominal ( TNPSC Group 1 Prelims MCQ Practice Set )
A) Only 1 and 3
B) Only 2 and 3
C) Only 1 and 4
D) Only 2 and 4
Option d – Only 2 and 4
According to the Constitution, the President is required to present the following to Parliament: 1. Recommendations of the Union finance Commission 2. Report of the Public Accounts Committee 3. Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General 4. Report of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes ( TNPSC Group 1 Prelims MCQ Practice Set )
A) Only 1
B) Only 2 and 4
C) Only 1, 3 and 4
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Option c – Only 1, 3 and 4
Assertion (A): The President of India is the head of the Union Executive Reason (R): The President’s powers are unlimited ( TNPSC Group 1 Prelims MCQ Practice Set )
A) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) explains (A)
B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) does not explain (A)
C) (A) is true, but (R) is false
D) (A) is false, but (R) is true
Option c – (A) is true, but (R) is false
Assertion (A): The President of India is elected indirectly Reason (R): The Electoral College consists of elected members of both Houses of Parliament and elected members of State Legislative Assemblies ( TNPSC Group 1 Prelims MCQ Practice Set )
A) (A) is true, but (R) is false
B) (A) is false, but (R) is true
C) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) explains (A)
D) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) does not explain (A)
Option c – Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) explains (A)
Assertion (A): The executive power of the Union is vested in the President Reason (R): Executive power includes managing government business ( TNPSC Group 1 Prelims MCQ Practice Set )
A) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) explains (A)
B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) does not explain (A)
C) (A) is true, but (R) is false
D) (A) is false, but (R) is true
Option b – Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) does not explain (A)
Assertion (A): The Indian President differs from the British monarch Reason (R): The Indian President’s office is modeled on the U.S. President ( TNPSC Group 1 Prelims MCQ Practice Set )
A) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) explains (A)
B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) does not explain (A)
C) (A) is true, but (R) is false
D) (A) is false, but (R) is true
Option c – (A) is true, but (R) is false
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