Articles of the Constitution MCQ: President-Parliament Articles 52-124

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1. Q1.Article 54 specifies the procedure for which event?

   • A.Manner of Election of President
   • B.Election of President✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Qualifications for President
   • D.Impeachment of President

   Explanation: Article 54 deals with the 'Election of President' (the Electoral College), while Article 55 deals with the 'Manner of Election'.

2. Q2.The procedure for impeachment of the President is detailed in which Article?

   • A.Article 60
   • B.Article 61✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Article 62
   • D.Article 58

   Explanation: Article 61 details the procedure for impeachment of the President for violation of the Constitution.

3. Q3.Which Article states that there shall be a Vice-President of India?

   • A.Article 62
   • B.Article 63✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Article 64
   • D.Article 65

   Explanation: Article 63 states that 'There shall be a Vice-President of India'.

4. Q4.The Vice-President acts as the ex-officio Chairman of the Council of States as per which Article?

   • A.Article 63
   • B.Article 64✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Article 66
   • D.Article 67

   Explanation: Article 64 states that the Vice-President shall be ex-officio Chairman of the Council of States.

5. Q5.The power of the President to grant pardons and suspend or commute sentences is found in which Article?

   • A.Article 71
   • B.Article 72✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Article 73
   • D.Article 74

   Explanation: Article 72 empowers the President to grant pardons, etc., and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases.

6. Q6.Which Article mandates a Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President?

   • A.Article 73
   • B.Article 74✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Article 75
   • D.Article 76

   Explanation: Article 74 states there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President.

7. Q7.The Attorney-General for India is appointed under which Article?

   • A.Article 75
   • B.Article 76✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Article 77
   • D.Article 78

   Explanation: Article 76 provides for the appointment of the Attorney-General for India by the President.

8. Q8.Article 78 defines the duties of the Prime Minister regarding the furnishing of information to whom?

   • A.The Parliament
   • B.The Cabinet
   • C.The President✓ Correct Answer
   • D.The Chief Justice

   Explanation: Article 78 states it is the duty of the Prime Minister to furnish such information relating to the administration as the President may call for.

9. Q9.The constitution of Parliament is mandated by which Article?

   • A.Article 78
   • B.Article 79✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Article 80
   • D.Article 81

   Explanation: Article 79 states that there shall be a Parliament for the Union consisting of the President and two Houses.

10. Q10.The composition of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) is described in which Article?

    • A.Article 79
    • B.Article 80✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Article 81
    • D.Article 82

    Explanation: Article 80 deals with the Composition of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha).

11. Q11.The composition of the House of the People (Lok Sabha) is the subject of which Article?

    • A.Article 80
    • B.Article 81✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Article 82
    • D.Article 83

    Explanation: Article 81 deals with the Composition of the House of the People (Lok Sabha).

12. Q12.Which Article provides for the appointment of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

    • A.Article 89
    • B.Article 90
    • C.Article 93✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Article 94

    Explanation: Article 93 mandates the House of the People to choose two members as Speaker and Deputy Speaker.

13. Q13.The joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament in certain cases is permitted by which Article?

    • A.Article 100
    • B.Article 108✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Article 110
    • D.Article 111

    Explanation: Article 108 deals with the Joint sitting of both Houses in certain cases (e.g., deadlock over a bill).

14. Q14.The definition of "Money Bills" is provided under which specific Article?

    • A.Article 109
    • B.Article 110✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Article 111
    • D.Article 112

    Explanation: Article 110 defines what constitutes a Money Bill.

15. Q15.Article 112 requires the laying of the Annual Financial Statement, also known as the what?

    • A.Appropriation Bill
    • B.Finance Bill
    • C.Budget✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Audit Report

    Explanation: Article 112 deals with the Annual Financial Statement, popularly known as the 'Budget'.

16. Q16.The power of the President to promulgate Ordinances during the recess of Parliament is found in which Article?

    • A.Article 122
    • B.Article 123✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Article 124
    • D.Article 125

    Explanation: Article 123 empowers the President to promulgate Ordinances when Parliament is not in session.

17. Q17.The establishment and constitution of the Supreme Court is mandated by which Article?

    • A.Article 123
    • B.Article 124✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Article 125
    • D.Article 126

    Explanation: Article 124 states 'There shall be a Supreme Court of India'.

18. Q18.Which Article declares the Supreme Court to be a Court of Record?

    • A.Article 127
    • B.Article 128
    • C.Article 129✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Article 130

    Explanation: Article 129 states that the Supreme Court shall be a court of record and shall have powers to punish for contempt.

19. Q19.The power of the President to consult the Supreme Court is granted by which Article?

    • A.Article 141
    • B.Article 142
    • C.Article 143✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Article 144

    Explanation: Article 143 empowers the President to consult the Supreme Court on matters of law or fact.

20. Q20.The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India is appointed under which Article?

    • A.Article 147
    • B.Article 148✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Article 149
    • D.Article 150

    Explanation: Article 148 establishes the office of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India.