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Practice president-of-india with 20 free MCQ questions covering political-science. Detailed explanations in English and Hindi, perfect for UPSC, SSC, and competitive exam preparation.
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Q1.In the impeachment process, how many days' notice must be given to the President before the resolution is moved?
Explanation: The impeachment charge can be preferred by either House of Parliament only after 14 days' notice in writing has been given.
Q2.Can the President hold any 'office of profit'?
Explanation: The President should not hold any other office of profit.
Q3.When the Vice-President acts as President, he draws the salary of:
Explanation: When the Vice-President acts as President, he is entitled to such emoluments, allowances and privileges as are determined by Parliament for the President.
Q4.Who has the right to appear and to be heard in all courts in the territory of India?
Explanation: The Attorney General has the right of audience in all courts in the territory of India. (Note: While the President appoints him, the AG has this specific right).
Q5.Which power implies that the President of India has a 'bigger pocket' than the American President?
Explanation: In the US, the President has to return the bill within 10 days, whereas the Indian Constitution does not prescribe any time limit. Thus, the Indian President can keep the bill pending indefinitely (Pocket Veto).
Q6.The President can declare the seat of a member vacant if the member is absent from all meetings of the House for a period of:
Explanation: If a member is absent from all meetings of the House for a period of 60 days without permission, the House may declare his seat vacant. (Note: The House declares it, not the President directly, but it is part of parliamentary procedure).
Q7.The President's ordinance-making power is co-extensive with the legislative power of Parliament. This means:
Explanation: The ordinance-making power is co-extensive as regards all those matters except duration, meaning he can issue ordinances only on those subjects on which the Parliament can make laws.
Q8.Who presides over the Joint Sitting of the Parliament?
Explanation: The President summons the joint sitting, but the Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over it.
Q9.The President can demand information from the Prime Minister regarding the administration of the affairs of the Union under which Article?
Explanation: Article 78 states that it is the duty of the Prime Minister to furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation as the President may call for.
Q10.Which of the following creates a 'Charged Expenditure' on the Consolidated Fund of India?
Explanation: The emoluments and allowances of the President and other expenditure relating to his office are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India (non-votable by Parliament).
Q11.What is the primary difference between the US President and the Indian President?
Explanation: The Indian President is the Head of State (Nominal Executive), while the Prime Minister is the Head of Government. In the US, the President is both the Head of State and the Head of Government.
Q12.The President's Rule in a state can be extended for a maximum period of:
Explanation: President's Rule can be extended for a maximum period of three years, subject to approval by Parliament every six months.
Q13.Who decides on the disqualification of Members of Parliament under the Anti-Defection Law (10th Schedule)?
Explanation: The question of disqualification under the Tenth Schedule (Anti-Defection Law) is decided by the Chairman (Rajya Sabha) or Speaker (Lok Sabha), not by the President.
Q14.Can the President summons or prorogue the House of Parliament without the advice of the Prime Minister?
Explanation: The President exercises his power to summon or prorogue the Houses of Parliament only on the advice of the Prime Minister (Council of Ministers).
Q15.The President receives credentials of ambassadors and high commissioners. This comes under his:
Explanation: Diplomatic powers include sending and receiving diplomats like ambassadors and high commissioners.
Q16.Under which article can the President issue directions to a state government, the non-compliance of which can lead to President's Rule?
Explanation: Article 365 says that if a state fails to comply with any direction given by the Union, it shall be lawful for the President to hold that a situation has arisen where the government of the state cannot be carried on in accordance with the Constitution.
Q17.The total number of members in the Electoral College for the Presidential election changes because:
Explanation: The electoral college size changes with the reorganization of states or creation of new legislative assemblies (like when J&K was reorganized).
Q18.Which of the following Presidents was elected unopposed?
Explanation: Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was elected unopposed as the President of India in 1977.
Q19.Can a person not a member of Parliament be appointed as a Minister by the President?
Explanation: A person who is not a member of Parliament can be appointed as a Minister, but he must become a member (of either House) within six months, otherwise he ceases to be a Minister.
Q20.Who was the first President of India to die in office?
Explanation: Dr. Zakir Hussain was the first President to die in office (1969). Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed was the second.
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