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President and Vice President

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Which of the following is not a member of the Executive of the Indian Union?

  1. President of India

  2. Vice President of India

  3. Prime Minister

  4. Chief Justice of India

  5. Council of Ministers


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chief Justice of India is not a part of the Executive of the Indian Union.

Which of the following is not a qualification of the President of India?

  1. He should be a citizen of India.

  2. He should be minimum of 45 years.

  3. He should be qualified for election as a member of the House of the Lok Sabha.

  4. He should not be holding any other office of profit under the Union or State government.

  5. He must not be a member of any House of the parliament or of any state legislature.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

He should be of a minimum of 35 years of age, not 45 years.

If any dispute arises in connection with the election of the President, who settles the dispute?

  1. Vice President of India

  2. Prime Minister of India

  3. Council of Ministers

  4. Supreme Court of India

  5. Governor of Delhi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The disputes arising in connection with the election of the President are settled by the Supreme Court of India.

The oath of office to the President is administered by _____________.

  1. the Prime Minister of India

  2. the Vice President of India

  3. the Chief Justice of India

  4. the Governor of Delhi

  5. the previous President of India


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Chief Justice of India administers the oath of office to the President.

What is the security amount that a Presidential candidate has to deposit?

  1. Rs. 5,000

  2. Rs. 15,000

  3. Rs. 10,000

  4. Rs. 25,000

  5. Rs. 35,000


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A Presidential candidate has to deposit Rs. 15,000 as security while filing his nomination.

For a period of how many months can a state of emergency remain in operation without the parliament's approval?

  1. 2 months

  2. 1 month

  3. 3 months

  4. 6 months

  5. 12 months


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

State of emergency can remain in operation for a period of 2 months without the parliament's approval.

The Chief Executive authority of the Indian Union is _____________.

  1. the Prime Minister of India

  2. the Vice President of India

  3. the Deputy Prime Minister of India

  4. the Chief Justice of India

  5. the President of India


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The Chief Executive authority of the Indian Union is the President of India.

Who is the chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

  1. President of India

  2. Prime Minister of India

  3. Vice President of India

  4. Speaker of the Lok Sabha

  5. Deputy Prime Minister of India


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vice President of India is the chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

Which of the following is false regarding the financial powers of the President of India?

  1. He causes the annual financial statement to be laid before the Parliament.

  2. He causes the annual budget to be laid before the Parliament at the end of every financial year.

  3. No Money Bill can be introduced in the parliament without his prior assent.

  4. He can appoint the Finance Commission and implement its recommendation.

  5. He can create contingency fund from which he can advance to meet unforeseen expenses.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Yes, it is the false statement, hence the correct answer. He causes the annual budget to be laid before the Parliament in the beginning, not the end of every financial year.

How many electors are required (minimum) to propose the nomination papers for a prospective Presidential candidate?

  1. 20

  2. 25

  3. 15

  4. 30

  5. 10


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

10 electors are required (minimum) to propose the nomination papers for a prospective Presidential candidate.

Who has the power to appoint the Judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts?

  1. The President of India

  2. The Vice President of India

  3. The Prime Minister of India

  4. The Council of Ministers

  5. The prevailing Chief Justice of India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The President of India has the power to appoint the Judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts.

The President of India can declare war or conclude peace with any foreign power on the advice of ___________.

  1. the Prime Minister of India

  2. the Vice President of India

  3. the Deputy Prime Minister of India

  4. the Council of Ministers

  5. the Chief Justice of India


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The President of India can declare war or conclude peace with any foreign power on the advice of the Council of Ministers.

Which of the following members participate(s) in the election of the Vice President?

  1. Common people of India

  2. Elected members of the Vidhan Parishad

  3. Elected members of the Vidhan Sabha

  4. Elected members of the Parliament

  5. Chief Justice of India


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Elected members of the Parliament participate in the election of the Vice President.

During President's rule, who takes over the administrative powers of the state into his hands?

  1. The President of India

  2. The Vice President of India

  3. The Governor of the state

  4. The Prime Minister of India

  5. The Chief Justice of India


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Governor of the state being an agent of the Centre, takes over the administrative powers of the state into his hands.

What is the minimum age qualification of the Vice President of India?

  1. 25 years

  2. 20 years

  3. 35 years

  4. 40 years

  5. 30 years


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The minimum age qualification of the Vice President of India is 30 years.

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