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110+ The Union Executive Solved MCQs

in Indian Polity and Constitution

These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: General Knowledge (GK) , Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) , Indian Administrative Service (IAS) .

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Chapter: The Union Executive
51.

The Constitution:

A. is silent on the President's re-election to the office
B. allows re-election of a person to the President's post
C. restricts a person to remain President for only two terms
D. has been amended to allow a person only one term as President
Answer» B. allows re-election of a person to the President's post
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52.

Which of the following groups take/takes part in the election of the President of India?
1. All Members of Parliament.
2. All Members of State Legislative Assemblies.
3. Elected members of State Legislative Assemblies.
4. Elected members of State Legislative Councils.

A. I and III
B. I and II
C. I only
D. III only
Answer» D. III only
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53.

The executive authority of the Union is vested by the Constitution in the:

A. Prime Minister
B. President
C. Cabinet
D. Union Legislature
Answer» B. President
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54.

The legislative powers of the President include all the following but:

A. the power-to summon or prorogue the Houses of Parliament
B. the power to summon a joint sitting of the Houses to resolve a deadlock
C. the power of nominating 12 members to the Lok Sabha
D. the right to address either House at any time and it requires the attendance of members for this purpose
Answer» C. the power of nominating 12 members to the Lok Sabha
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55.

Which of the following Chief Justices of India has acted as President of India?

A. M. Hidayatullah
B. P.B. Gajendra Gadkar
C. P.N. Bhagwati
D. All of the above
Answer» A. M. Hidayatullah
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56.

Which of the following statements regarding the pardoning powers of the President is/are not correct?
1. He has the pardoning power in respect of sentence by court martial.
2. He can grant reprieve and respite in case of punishment for an offence against any law of the land, Union or State.
3. He alone can pardon a sentence of death.
4. His exercise of the power of pardon is open to judicial review.

A. I and III
B. II and III
C. I and IV
D. II and IV
Answer» B. II and III
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57.

Mark the correct response:

A. It is the duty of the Prime Minister to communicate all decisions of the Council of Ministers to the President, whenever he requires
B. The Prime Minister need not communicate all decisions to the President
C. It is not obligatory on the part of Prime Minister to communicate the decision to the President
D. The President cannot compel the Prime Minister to give the information he has
Answer» A. It is the duty of the Prime Minister to communicate all decisions of the Council of Ministers to the President, whenever he requires
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58.

Mark the correct response:

A. The President has power to remove the Prime Minister but not any of his ministers unless so advised by the Prime Minister
B. The President has power neither to remove the Prime Minister nor any of his ministers unless the Prime Minister loses the support of majority in Lok Sabha and tenders his resignation
C. The President can remove Prime Minister the moment he loses his majority in the Lok Sabha
D. The President has a power to remove any of the ministers at his pleasure
Answer» B. The President has power neither to remove the Prime Minister nor any of his ministers unless the Prime Minister loses the support of majority in Lok Sabha and tenders his resignation
discuss
59.

When charge against the President is preferred by either' House of Parliament and is being investigated by other House:

A. the President has a right to appear and to be represented at such investigation
B. the President has no right to appear and to be represented at such investigation
C. the President has a right of representation but he does not have a right of personal hearing
D. the President has a right to appear and to be represented either personally or through a legal practitioner
Answer» D. the President has a right to appear and to be represented either personally or through a legal practitioner
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60.

The President of India is vested with ordinance making power by Article 126, He exercises this power:

A. when Lok Sabha is not in session and circumstances .exist which render it necessary for the President to take immediate action
B. when Council of States is not in session and the President is satisfied that circumstances exist which render it necessary for him to take immediate action
C. when both Houses of Parliament are not in session and President is satisfied that circumstances exist which made it necessary for him to take the immediate action
D. in all the above circumstances
Answer» C. when both Houses of Parliament are not in session and President is satisfied that circumstances exist which made it necessary for him to take the immediate action
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61.

Who was the member of the Rajya Sabha when first appointed as the Prime Minister of India ?

A. Lal Bahadur Shastri
B. Indira Gandhi
C. Morarji Desai
D. Charan Singh
Answer» B. Indira Gandhi
discuss
62.

Which one of the following statements is correct? [CDS 2005] The Speaker of Lok Sabha can be removed by a resolution passed by:

A. a majority of all the then members of Lok Sabha
B. a majority of the then members of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
C. two-thirds majority of the total members of the Lok Sabha
D. two-thirds majority of the Lok Sabha members present and voting
Answer» A. a majority of all the then members of Lok Sabha
discuss
63.

With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:
1. The Council of Ministers of the Union are responsible to both the Houses of Parliament.
2. The President of India cannot appoint anyone as Union Minister not recommended by Prime Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CDS 2005]

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. 2 only
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64.

Consider the following statements:
1. In India, the power to promulgate Ordinances lies with the President only.
2. The power to declare emergency in a State in India lies with the President only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CDS 2005]

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. 2 only
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65.

1. When Vice-President acts as President of India, he ceases to perform the function of the Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
2. The President of India can promulgate Ordinances at any time except when both Houses of Parliament are in session.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [Asstt Comm 2008]

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2
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66.

Who among the following Indian Prime Ministers could not vote for himself during the 'Vote of Confidence' that he was seeking from the Lok Sabha? [CDS 2009]

A. VP Singh
B. PV Narasimha Rao
C. Chandra Shekhar
D. Manmohan Singh
Answer» D. Manmohan Singh
discuss
67.

Which one among the following features of the Constitution of India is indicative of the fact that the real executive power is vested in the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister? [NDA 2011]

A. Federalism
B. Representative Legislature
C. Universal Adult Franchise
D. Parliamentary Democracy
Answer» B. Representative Legislature
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68.

Which of the following statements is/are correct? [CDS 2010]
1. A registered voter in India can contest an election to Lok Sabha from any constituency in India.
2. As per the Representation of the People Act 1951, if a person is convicted of any offence and sentenced to an imprisonment of 2 years or more, this will be disqualification to contest election.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2
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69.

Which one among the following" is the basis of difference between the Parliamentary and Presidential system of government? [Asstt Commt 2010]

A. Power of Judicial review
B. Method of election of President/Head of the State
C. Legislative supremacy in law making
D. Relation between the legislature and the executive
Answer» B. Method of election of President/Head of the State
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70.

Consider the following statements about the powers of the President of India:
1. The President can direct that any matter on which decision has been taken by a Minister should be placed before the Council of Ministers.
2. The President can call all information relating to proposals for legislation.
3. The President has the right to address and send messages to either House of the Parliament.
4. All decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration fo the Union must be communicated to the President. Which of the statements given above are correct? [CDS 2011]

A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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71.

The authorization for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India must come from [CSAT 2011]

A. The President of India
B. The Parliament of India
C. The Prime Minister of India
D. The Union Finance Minister
Answer» B. The Parliament of India
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72.

The Prime Minister, at the time of the appointment:
1. need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of Parliament but must become a member of one of the Houses within six months.
2. need not necessarily be a member of one of the. Houses of Parliament but must become a member of the Lok Sabha within six months.
3. must be either a nominated or elected member of one of the Houses of Parliament.
4. must be an elected member of only Lok Sabha.

A. I only
B. I and III
C. II only
D. IV only
Answer» A. I only
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73.

The Union Council of Ministers consists of:

A. Prime Minister
B. Cabinet Minister
C. Cabinet Ministers and Chief Ministers of the States
D. Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State and Deputy Ministers
Answer» D. Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State and Deputy Ministers
discuss
74.

The portfolios are allocated to the ministers by:

A. the President
B. the Prime Minister
C. collective decision of the Council of Ministers
D. individual choice
Answer» B. the Prime Minister
discuss
75.

The salary and perquisites of the Prime Minister of India are decided by the:

A. Constitution
B. Cabinet
C. Parliament
D. President
Answer» C. Parliament
discuss
76.

The Prime Minister is said to hold office during the pleasure of the President but in reality he stays in office as long as he enjoys the confidence of:

A. the electorate
B. the Lok Sabha
C. the party to which he belongs
D. Parliament
Answer» B. the Lok Sabha
discuss
77.

In the event of the resignation or death of the Prime Minister:

A. the Ministry is dissolved
B. fresh general elections must take place
C. the Cabinet may choose another leader
D. the President decides what to do
Answer» A. the Ministry is dissolved
discuss
78.

The Prime Minister is :

A. elected by Lok Sabha
B. elected by the Parliament
C. appointed by the President
D. nominated by the party enjoying majority in Lok Sabha
Answer» C. appointed by the President
discuss
79.

The Prime Minister:

A. is head of government
B. is the leader of Lok Sabha
C. may change the portfolios of the Ministers at will
D. may do all the above
Answer» D. may do all the above
discuss
80.

Is the Prime Minister bound to advise the President on matters on which his advice is sought?

A. Yes
B. No
C. It is discretionary
D. If the Council of Ministers so desires
Answer» A. Yes
discuss
81.

The rank of the different Ministers in the Union Council of Ministers is determined by the:

A. President
B. Prime Minister
C. Cabinet Secretary
D. Speaker of Lok Sabha
Answer» B. Prime Minister
discuss
82.

In Parliamentary Government, Ministers remain in office so long as they enjoy:

A. confidence of the upper house of the legislature
B. support of the armed forces
C. confidence of the popular chamber of legislature
D. popular support
Answer» C. confidence of the popular chamber of legislature
discuss
83.

Collective responsibility of the Cabinet was introduced in India by the:

A. Government of India Act, 1935
B. Minto-Morley Reforms
C. Independence Act, 1947
D. Constitution of India
Answer» D. Constitution of India
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84.

If a Minister of a State wants to resign, to whom he should address the letter of resignation?

A. Chief Minister
B. Speaker of Vidhan Sabha
C. Governor of the State
D. Leader of his political party
Answer» A. Chief Minister
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85.

What is the position of a 'Minister of State' in the Central Government? [Teachers' Exam 1993]

A. He is the nominee of the State Governor
B. He is the nominee of the State Cabinets
C. He looks after the interests of the State Cabinet
D. He is a Minister of Central Government but not a member of the Cabinet
Answer» D. He is a Minister of Central Government but not a member of the Cabinet
discuss
86.

Who among the following is directly responsible to Parliament for all matters concerning the Defence Services of India?

A. Cabinet Committee on political affairs
B. President
C. Prime Minister
D. Defence Minister
Answer» D. Defence Minister
discuss
87.

The executive power is vested in the President but it is actually used by him on the advice of :

A. the Prime Minister
B. the Council of Ministers
C. Parliament
D. None of the above
Answer» B. the Council of Ministers
discuss
88.

An 'office of profit' which disqualifies a person from being a member of the Union or State Legislature does not include office held under:

A. the Government of India
B. a State Government
C. a local authority
D. All of the above
Answer» C. a local authority
discuss
89.

In practice the policy of the Government is shaped by:

A. all the ministers
B. the Prime Minister
C. the Cabinet
D. special committees
Answer» C. the Cabinet
discuss
90.

In a parliamentary democracy the:

A. Executive controls the Legislature
B. Executive and Legislature are strictly separate
C. Judiciary controls both Legislature and Executive
D. Legislature controls the Executive
Answer» D. Legislature controls the Executive
discuss
91.

Ministers may be chosen from:
I. Lok Sabha
II. Rajya Sabha
III. Outside the Legislature

A. I only
B. II only
C. I and II
D. I, II and III
Answer» D. I, II and III
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92.

Acts of State done in the name of the President of India are required to be countersigned by way of authentication by:

A. a Minister
B. the Prime Minister
C. the Speaker
D. a Secretary to the Government
Answer» D. a Secretary to the Government
discuss
93.

The Ministers are individually responsible to:

A. the President
B. the House of the people
C. the Prime Minister
D. the House of which they are members
Answer» A. the President
discuss
94.

In the matter of State legislation the President may:

A. exercise only suspensive veto power
B. may withhold assent to any bill reserved for his consideration except money bills
C. withhold his assent to any bill reserved for his consideration
D. directly disallow any bill which he considers anti national
Answer» C. withhold his assent to any bill reserved for his consideration
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95.

Which one of the following powers can be exercised by both the President and the Governor?

A. Power to pardon a sentence by court martial
B. Power to remit a sentence in an offence relating to a matter on the State List
C. Power to commute a sentence of death in certain circumstances
D. Power to remit a sentence by court martial
Answer» C. Power to commute a sentence of death in certain circumstances
discuss
96.

Which one of the following statements is correct?

A. Chief Election Commissioner of India holds his office during the pleasure of the President
B. The Governor of the State holds his office during the pleasure of the President
C. The Prime Minister' can only be removed by a resolution passed by both Houses of Parliament
D. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha can be, removed at the pleasure of the President
Answer» B. The Governor of the State holds his office during the pleasure of the President
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97.

Which of the following statements is correct?

A. The Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the President of India
B. The Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the Parliament
C. The Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha
D. The Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the Prime Minister
Answer» C. The Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha
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98.

The Chief Minister of a State in India is not eligible to vote in the Presidential election if : [IAS 1993]

A. he himself is a candidate
B. he is yet to prove his majority on the floor of the Lower House of the State Legislature
C. he is a member of the Upper House of the State Legislature
D. he is a caretaker Chief Minister
Answer» C. he is a member of the Upper House of the State Legislature
discuss
99.

If a Minister loses a no-confidence motion, then:

A. the Minister resigns
B. the whole Council of Ministers resigns
C. Lok Sabha is dissolved
D. only Prime Minister and that Minister resign
Answer» B. the whole Council of Ministers resigns
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100.

Consider the following Vice-President of India: 1. V.V. Giri 2. M. Hidayatullah 3. B.D. Jatti 4. G.S. Pathak Which one of the following is the correct chronology of their tenures? [CDS 2009]

A. 1-4-3-2
B. 2-1-3-4
C. 3-2-1-4
D. 4-1-3-2
Answer» A. 1-4-3-2
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