President of India MCQ: Pocket Veto, UPSC Appointments & Emoluments

Attempt the quiz above first, then review every question with its correct answer and a short explanation below.

1. Q1.For which type of bill does the President NOT have the power to return it for reconsideration?

   • A.Ordinary Bill
   • B.Money Bill✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Finance Bill (Category II)
   • D.Private Member's Bill

   Explanation: The President cannot return a Money Bill for the reconsideration of the Parliament. He can either give his assent or withhold his assent, but cannot return it.

2. Q2.The 'Pocket Veto' was exercised by President Zail Singh in 1986 regarding which bill?

   • A.Dowry Prohibition Bill
   • B.Indian Post Office (Amendment) Bill✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Prevention of Terrorism Bill
   • D.Bank Service Commission (Repeal) Bill

   Explanation: In 1986, President Zail Singh exercised the pocket veto with respect to the Indian Post Office (Amendment) Bill.

3. Q3.Can the President exercise his pardoning power independent of the government?

   • A.Yes, completely independent
   • B.No, he acts on the advice of the Union Cabinet✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Yes, but only for court martial
   • D.No, he needs Supreme Court approval

   Explanation: The Supreme Court ruled that the pardoning power of the President under Article 72 is to be exercised by him on the advice of the Union Cabinet.

4. Q4.Who determines the emoluments, allowances, and privileges of the President?

   • A.The Supreme Court
   • B.The Constitution (fixed permanently)
   • C.The Parliament✓ Correct Answer
   • D.The Finance Minister

   Explanation: The emoluments, allowances and privileges of the President are determined by Parliament by law.

5. Q5.If the office of the President falls vacant by resignation, removal, death or otherwise, the election to fill the vacancy must be held within:

   • A.3 months
   • B.6 months✓ Correct Answer
   • C.1 year
   • D.As soon as possible (no fixed time)

   Explanation: In case of vacancy by resignation, removal, death or otherwise, the election to fill the vacancy should be held within six months from the date of the occurrence of such a vacancy.

6. Q6.Who discharges the functions of the President if both the President and Vice-President offices are vacant?

   • A.The Prime Minister
   • B.The Speaker of Lok Sabha
   • C.The Chief Justice of India✓ Correct Answer
   • D.The Attorney General of India

   Explanation: If the offices of both the President and the Vice-President are vacant, the Chief Justice of India discharges the functions of the President.

7. Q7.Can criminal proceedings be instituted against the President during his term of office?

   • A.Yes, with 2 months notice
   • B.Yes, with prior permission of the Supreme Court
   • C.No, he enjoys immunity from criminal proceedings✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Yes, for acts done in personal capacity

   Explanation: The President is immune from any criminal proceedings, even in respect of his personal acts, during his term of office.

8. Q8.What is the notice period required to institute civil proceedings against the President for his personal acts?

   • A.14 days
   • B.1 month
   • C.2 months✓ Correct Answer
   • D.3 months

   Explanation: Civil proceedings can be instituted against the President for his personal acts only after giving two months' notice.

9. Q9.Under which article does the President make rules for the more convenient transaction of business of the Union government?

   • A.Article 74
   • B.Article 75
   • C.Article 77✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Article 78

   Explanation: Article 77 states that the President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India.

10. Q10.Who appoints the chairman and members of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)?

    • A.The Parliament
    • B.The Prime Minister
    • C.The President✓ Correct Answer
    • D.The Home Minister

    Explanation: The President appoints the chairman and members of the Union Public Service Commission.

11. Q11.Can the President dissolve the Rajya Sabha?

    • A.Yes, on the advice of the Prime Minister
    • B.Yes, during a National Emergency
    • C.No, the Rajya Sabha is a continuing chamber✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Yes, if the Chairman resigns

    Explanation: The President can dissolve the Lok Sabha, but the Rajya Sabha is a continuing chamber and cannot be dissolved.

12. Q12.The President addresses the Parliament at the commencement of:

    • A.The first session after each general election only
    • B.The first session of each year only
    • C.Both the first session after each general election and the first session of each year✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Every session of the Parliament

    Explanation: The President addresses the Parliament at the commencement of the first session after each general election and the first session of each year.

13. Q13.Who decides on questions as to disqualifications of members of the Parliament?

    • A.The Speaker of Lok Sabha
    • B.The Election Commission alone
    • C.The President in consultation with the Election Commission✓ Correct Answer
    • D.The Supreme Court

    Explanation: The President decides on questions as to disqualifications of MPs in consultation with the Election Commission.

14. Q14.Which of the following bills requires the prior recommendation of the President?

    • A.Constitutional Amendment Bill
    • B.Money Bill✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Ordinary Bill
    • D.Private Member's Bill

    Explanation: Money bills and bills involving expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India require the prior recommendation of the President.

15. Q15.Who causes to be laid before the Parliament the Annual Financial Statement (Union Budget)?

    • A.The Finance Minister
    • B.The Prime Minister
    • C.The President✓ Correct Answer
    • D.The Speaker

    Explanation: The President causes to be laid before the Parliament the Annual Financial Statement (Budget).

16. Q16.Which fund is at the disposal of the President to make advances to meet unforeseen expenditure?

    • A.Consolidated Fund of India
    • B.Public Account of India
    • C.Contingency Fund of India✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Prime Minister's Relief Fund

    Explanation: The Contingency Fund of India is at the disposal of the President to make advances to meet unforeseen expenditure pending authorisation by Parliament.

17. Q17.How often does the President constitute a Finance Commission?

    • A.Every 3 years
    • B.Every 4 years
    • C.Every 5 years✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Every 6 years

    Explanation: The President constitutes a Finance Commission every five years to recommend the distribution of revenues between the Centre and the states.

18. Q18.Under which article can the President seek advice from the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact?

    • A.Article 131
    • B.Article 132
    • C.Article 143✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Article 124

    Explanation: Article 143 authorizes the President to seek advice from the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact of public importance.

19. Q19.International treaties and agreements are negotiated and concluded in the name of:

    • A.The Prime Minister
    • B.The President✓ Correct Answer
    • C.The Foreign Minister
    • D.The Parliament

    Explanation: International treaties and agreements are negotiated and concluded in the name of the President, subject to the approval of Parliament.

20. Q20.Who is the Supreme Commander of the Defence Forces of India?

    • A.The Chief of Defence Staff
    • B.The Minister of Defence
    • C.The Prime Minister
    • D.The President✓ Correct Answer

    Explanation: The President is the Supreme Commander of the Defence Forces of India.