Question 1

What is the tenure of the President of India?

Accepted Answer

The President of India holds office for a term of 5 years from the date of assumption of office, as specified in Article 56 of the Indian Constitution. The President is eligible for re-election.

Question 2

Which article of the Indian Constitution defines the term 'President' and outlines the executive powers vested in the office?

Accepted Answer

Article 52 of the Indian Constitution states that there shall be a President of India. Article 53 vests the executive power of the Union in the President. Together, these articles form the constitutional foundation for the presidential office and its powers.

Question 3

Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is the office of the President of India established?

Accepted Answer

Article 52 of the Indian Constitution states that 'There shall be a President of India.' This article formally establishes the office of the President, who is the constitutional head of the executive of the Union.

Question 4

According to the Indian Constitution, the term of office of the President is:

Accepted Answer

Article 56 of the Indian Constitution specifies that the President holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he/she enters upon office. The President is eligible for re-election and can serve a maximum of two consecutive terms (though there is no constitutional bar on non-consecutive terms).

Question 5

The President of India is elected by an Electoral College consisting of:

Accepted Answer

According to Article 54 of the Indian Constitution, the President is elected by an Electoral College comprising elected members of both Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) and elected members of State Legislative Assemblies. The Vice-President is NOT part of this Electoral College.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Governor of a State?

Accepted Answer

The Governor is the constitutional head of a state but has limited executive powers. The Governor cannot dissolve the state legislature unilaterally or make laws independently. These powers rest with the Chief Minister and the state legislature respectively.

Question 7

Under which article of the Indian Constitution can the President declare a National Emergency?

Accepted Answer

Article 352 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to declare a National Emergency when the security of India or any part of it is threatened by war, external aggression, or armed rebellion. This is commonly known as a National Emergency.

Question 8

Which of the following is a constitutional qualification for the office of Governor of a State?

Accepted Answer

According to Article 157 of the Indian Constitution, a person must be: (1) a citizen of India, (2) not less than 35 years of age, (3) qualified for election as a member of the Lok Sabha, and (4) not hold any other office of profit. The minimum age requirement is 35 years, not 30.

Question 9

The Vice-President of India is elected by:

Accepted Answer

According to Article 66 of the Indian Constitution, the Vice-President is elected by the members of an Electoral College consisting of the elected and nominated members of both Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha). This is different from the Presidential Electoral College, which includes State Legislative Assembly members.

Question 10

What is the maximum number of members that can be nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President?

Accepted Answer

The President can nominate a maximum of 12 members to the Rajya Sabha under Article 80(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution. These members are nominated for their special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art, and social service.

Question 11

Which of the following statements regarding the Vice-President of India is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

The Vice-President of India is ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Article 64), not the Lok Sabha. The Vice-President is elected by an electoral college consisting of members of both Houses of Parliament (Article 66). The Vice-President assumes office of President only if the President dies, resigns, or is removed (Article 65). The Vice-President does not hold any other office of profit during tenure.

Question 12

According to the Indian Constitution, the Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of which house of Parliament?

Accepted Answer

Article 64 of the Indian Constitution states that the Vice-President shall be ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. This is a constitutional duty and does not require separate election.

Question 13

Which article of the Indian Constitution defines the eligibility criteria for the President of India?

Accepted Answer

Article 58 of the Indian Constitution specifies the eligibility criteria for the President. A person must be a citizen of India, not less than 35 years of age, and qualified for election as a member of the Lok Sabha.

Question 14

Which article of the Indian Constitution specifies the qualifications required to be elected as Governor of a State?

Accepted Answer

Article 157 of the Indian Constitution prescribes the qualifications for the office of Governor. A person must be a citizen of India, not less than 35 years of age, and must not hold any office of profit under the Government of India or any State Government. Additionally, the person must be a resident of India.

Question 15

Under which Article of the Indian Constitution does the President of India have the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment?

Accepted Answer

Article 72 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment, or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence. The corresponding power for Governors is granted under Article 161, but it does not extend to death sentences or court-martial cases, unlike the President's power.

Question 16

According to Article 155 of the Indian Constitution, who appoints the Governor of a State?

Accepted Answer

Article 155 of the Indian Constitution states that the Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President of India. The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President and serves a term of five years, though the President can remove the Governor before the expiry of the term.

Question 17

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the oath or affirmation to be taken by the President of India?

Accepted Answer

Article 60 of the Indian Constitution prescribes the oath or affirmation to be taken by the President before entering office. The President must swear to uphold the Constitution and faithfully discharge the duties of office.

Question 18

Which of the following statements regarding the removal of a Governor is INCORRECT according to the Indian Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Article 156 and Article 161 deal with Governor's term and removal. A Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President and can be removed by the President at any time. There is NO requirement for an impeachment process or parliamentary approval for Governor removal, unlike the President.

Question 19

Under Article 161 of the Indian Constitution, which power does a Governor possess that the President does NOT possess?

Accepted Answer

Article 161 grants the Governor the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment in cases where the punishment is for an offence against a state law. Article 72 grants similar powers to the President but only for offences against Union laws. This is a key difference in their clemency powers.

Question 20

Under which Article of the Indian Constitution can the President refer a question of law or fact of public importance to the Supreme Court for its opinion?

Accepted Answer

Article 143 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to seek the advisory opinion of the Supreme Court on questions of law or fact of public importance. This is known as the President's power of consultation or the 'Advisory Jurisdiction' of the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court may give or refuse to give such an opinion. Notable examples include the Kerala Education Bill case (1958) and the Ayodhya reference (1993).

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