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1701. |
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 |
1702. |
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 |
1703. |
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 |
1704. |
With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:
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A. | 1 only |
B. | 2 only |
C. | Both 1 and 2 |
D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
Answer» B. 2 only |
1705. |
Consider the following statements:
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A. | 1 only |
B. | 2 only |
C. | Both 1 and 2 |
D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
Answer» B. 2 only |
1706. |
1. When Vice-President acts as President of India, he ceases to perform the function of the Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
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A. | 1 only |
B. | 2 only |
C. | Both 1 and 2 |
D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 |
1707. |
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 |
1708. |
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 |
1709. |
Which of the following statements is/are correct? [CDS 2010]
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A. | 1 only |
B. | 2 only |
C. | Both 1 and 2 |
D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 |
1710. |
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 |
1711. |
Consider the following statements about the powers of the President of India:
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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 |
1712. |
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 |
1713. |
The Prime Minister, at the time of the appointment:
|
A. | I only |
B. | I and III |
C. | II only |
D. | IV only |
Answer» A. I only |
1714. |
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 |
1715. |
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 |
1716. |
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 |
1717. |
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 |
1718. |
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 |
1719. |
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 |
1720. |
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 |
1721. |
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 |
1722. |
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 |
1723. |
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 |
1724. |
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 |
1725. |
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 |
1726. |
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 |
1727. |
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 |
1728. |
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 |
1729. |
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 |
1730. |
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 |
1731. |
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 |
1732. |
Ministers may be chosen from:
|
A. | I only |
B. | II only |
C. | I and II |
D. | I, II and III |
Answer» D. I, II and III |
1733. |
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 |
1734. |
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 |
1735. |
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 |
1736. |
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 |
1737. |
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 |
1738. |
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 |
1739. |
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 |
1740. |
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 |
1741. |
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 |
1742. |
Who among the following have held the office of the Vice-President of India? [IAS 2008]
|
A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
B. | 1 and 4 |
C. | 2 and 3 |
D. | 3 and 4 |
Answer» B. 1 and 4 |
1743. |
Minimum age required to contest for Presidentship is : [Rallways 1992] |
A. | 30 years |
B. | 35 years |
C. | 23 years |
D. | 21 years |
Answer» B. 35 years |
1744. |
Which of the following powers is not enjoyed by the President of India in the event of emergency proclaimed under Article 352 of the Constitution? [Asstt Grade 1991] |
A. | He can suspend the enforcement of Fundamental Rights |
B. | He is authorised to direct any State to exercise its Executive power in a particular manner |
C. | He is authorised, during the recess of Lok Sabha, to allow expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India pending sanction of the Parliament |
D. | He is authorised to dissolve the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha |
Answer» D. He is authorised to dissolve the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha |
1745. |
In case a President dies while in office, the Vice-President can act as President for a maximum period of: |
A. | 2 years |
B. | 1 year |
C. | 3 months |
D. | 6 months |
Answer» D. 6 months |
1746. |
Which of the following is true in context of the President? |
A. | He addresses the first session of the Parliament after each general election of the Lok Sabha and at the commencement of the first session of each year |
B. | He addresses the first session of Parliament at the beginning of each year as well as the last session held at the end of each year |
C. | He addresses the Parliament daily |
D. | None of these |
Answer» A. He addresses the first session of the Parliament after each general election of the Lok Sabha and at the commencement of the first session of each year |
1747. |
When can a President use his discretion in appointing the Prime Minister? |
A. | In all circumstances |
B. | In no circumstances |
C. | Only when the Lok Sabha has been dissolved |
D. | When no political party enjoys a clear majority in the Lok Sabha |
Answer» D. When no political party enjoys a clear majority in the Lok Sabha |
1748. |
Who can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India? |
A. | Only Lok Sabha |
B. | Rajya Sabha |
C. | Any Vidhan Sabha |
D. | Either House of Parliament |
Answer» D. Either House of Parliament |
1749. |
Who among the following has the power to form a new State within the Union of India? |
A. | President |
B. | Prime Minister |
C. | Supreme Court |
D. | Speaker of Lok Sabha |
Answer» A. President |
1750. |
With reference to the Presidential election in India, consider the following statements:
|
A. | 1 only |
B. | 2 only |
C. | Both 1 and 2 |
D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
Answer» A. 1 only |
1751. |
Though the President is not a Member of Parliament, he performs certain functions as an integral part of the Parliament. Which are these?
|
A. | I, II, III and IV |
B. | I, II and III |
C. | I and II |
D. | II, III and IV |
Answer» B. I, II and III |
1752. |
Which of the following statements is/are True?
|
A. | I, II and III |
B. | I and III |
C. | I only |
D. | III only |
Answer» C. I only |
1753. |
For election of the President, the weightage of a member's vote depends on:
|
A. | I, II and III |
B. | I and II |
C. | II and III |
D. | III only |
Answer» C. II and III |
1754. |
Which of the following statements are true?
|
A. | I, II, III and IV |
B. | I, II and III |
C. | III and IV |
D. | I and IV |
Answer» D. I and IV |
1755. |
The President selects as Prime Minister:
|
A. | I only |
B. | III or IV |
C. | I or III |
D. | I, III or IV |
Answer» C. I or III |
1756. |
Each member of Parliament who participates in the Presidential election is entitled to cast as many votes as are obtained by dividing the total number of votes of the Legislative Assemblies of all the States by the total number of elected members of the two Houses of Parliament. This ensures: |
A. | parity between the voting strengths of the States and the Parliament |
B. | parity among the States |
C. | uniformity of representation of the different States |
D. | All the above |
Answer» A. parity between the voting strengths of the States and the Parliament |
1757. |
Put in chronological order the following names of Presidents of India. 1. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan 2. V.V.Giri 3. Dr. Zakir Hussain 4. Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy |
A. | I, II, III, IV |
B. | I, III, II, IV |
C. | II, I, III, IV |
D. | I, III, IV, II |
Answer» B. I, III, II, IV |
1758. |
The President takes an oath before assuming office in the presence of the Chief Justice of India. If the Chief Justice is not available, he takes the oath in the presence of: |
A. | the Vice-President |
B. | the senior-most Judge of the Supreme Court |
C. | the Attorney-General |
D. | Election Commissioner |
Answer» B. the senior-most Judge of the Supreme Court |
1759. |
Which of the following Emergencies can be declared by the President on his own? I. Emergency on account of armed rebellion. II. Financial Emergency. III. President's Rule in a State. |
A. | I only |
B. | III only |
C. | I, II and III |
D. | None of these |
Answer» D. None of these |
1760. |
The President may appoint all the following except: |
A. | Prime Minister |
B. | Governor |
C. | High Court judges |
D. | Rajya Sabha Chairman |
Answer» D. Rajya Sabha Chairman |
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