Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a qualification required for a person to be elected as President of India as per the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Article 58 of the Indian Constitution specifies the qualifications for the President. A person must be: (1) a citizen of India, (2) not less than 35 years of age, (3) qualified to be elected as a member of the Lok Sabha. There is NO requirement that the President must have prior legislative experience or hold a law degree.

Question 2

Under which article can the President of India 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 its territory is threatened by war, external aggression, or armed rebellion. The President acts on the advice of the Union Cabinet.

Question 3

Who among the following can be appointed as Vice President of India?

Accepted Answer

According to Article 66 of the Indian Constitution, the Vice President must be a citizen of India, not less than 35 years of age, and must be qualified for election as a member of the Rajya Sabha. The Vice President is elected by an electoral college consisting of members of both Houses of Parliament.

Question 4

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 and exercises executive powers. However, the Governor cannot dissolve the State Legislative Assembly on their own; this power rests with the Chief Minister or the President under specific constitutional provisions (Article 356 — President's Rule).

Question 5

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. The President is eligible for re-election and can serve a maximum of two consecutive terms (10 years).

Question 6

Under Article 155, who appoints the Governor of a State in India?

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 is the constitutional head of the State and acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister.

Question 7

Which of the following statements regarding the qualifications and removal of the Vice President of India is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

Article 66 of the Indian Constitution specifies the qualifications for the Vice President. A person must be a citizen of India, not less than 35 years of age, qualified for election as a member of the Rajya Sabha, and must not hold any office of profit under the Government of India or any State Government. The Vice President can be removed by a resolution passed by the Rajya Sabha with a simple majority, provided at least 14 days' notice is given.

Question 8

Which article of the Indian Constitution defines the term of office of the President?

Accepted Answer

Article 56 of the Indian Constitution specifies that the President holds office for a term of five years from the date of assumption of office. The President is eligible for re-election and can serve a maximum of two consecutive terms (though not explicitly limited to two terms in the Constitution).

Question 9

The Vice-President of India is ex-officio Chairman of which constitutional body?

Accepted Answer

The Vice-President of India serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament). This is defined in Article 64 of the Indian Constitution. The Vice-President's primary constitutional role is to preside over the Rajya Sabha.

Question 10

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the removal of the President through impeachment?

Accepted Answer

Article 61 of the Indian Constitution outlines the procedure for impeachment of the President. The President can be removed on the grounds of violation of the Constitution. The impeachment process requires a charge to be preferred by either House of Parliament, investigation by a committee, and a two-thirds majority vote in both Houses.

Question 11

Under the Indian Constitution, which of the following powers can the President exercise on the advice of the Prime Minister, but the President's discretion is NOT absolute in all circumstances?

Accepted Answer

Article 74(1) states that the President shall act on the advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the PM. However, Article 74(2) (inserted by the 42nd Amendment, 1976) clarifies that the President may require the Council of Ministers to reconsider its advice before acting on it. Additionally, in matters like dismissal of a Chief Minister or dissolution of a State Assembly, the President's discretion is limited by judicial review (as established in S.R. Bommai v. Union of India, 1994). The President cannot act arbitrarily; constitutional safeguards exist.

Question 12

Which Article of the Indian Constitution defines the eligibility criteria for the President of India, and what is the minimum age requirement?

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 13

Under Article 63, what is the constitutional status of the Vice President of India, and which house does he/she preside over?

Accepted Answer

Article 63 states that there shall be a Vice President of India. Article 64 specifies that the Vice President is ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. The Vice President has no other executive powers and is primarily a legislative functionary.

Question 14

Article 161 grants the Governor power to grant pardons and remit sentences. Which of the following is NOT included in the Governor's pardoning power?

Accepted Answer

Article 161 grants the Governor the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, and remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit, or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the State extends. However, the Governor CANNOT grant pardon in cases of impeachment or death sentences in cases where the offence relates to Union matters.

Question 15

Which constitutional amendment introduced the concept of 'security of tenure' for Governors by fixing their term and restricting arbitrary removal?

Accepted Answer

The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, introduced significant changes to the constitutional framework, including the introduction of a fixed 5-year term for Governors (Article 156) and restricting the President's power to remove a Governor at pleasure. This amendment was part of the broader constitutional restructuring during the Emergency period and aimed to provide greater stability to state administrations.

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