PRESIDENT

Question 1

Who was the second Vice President of India?
(a) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
(b) Dr. Zakir Hussain
(c) Krishnakant
(d) VV Giri
SSC CGL Mains -26/10/2023

Answer 1

(b) : Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan was the first
vice president of India for 2 continuous serving tenures
from 13 May 1952–12 May 1962. Zakir Hussain was
the second vice president of India from 13 May 1962 –
12 May 1967. V V Giri was the third vice president of
India from 13 May 1967 – 3 May 1969

Question 2

Which of the following statements is correct
regarding the benefits of the retiring President
of India?
A. Former President of India will also be
entitled to a monthly pension of Rs 2.5 lakh.B. They are entitled to secretarial staff
including one private secretary, one
personal assistant, one additional private
secretary, two peons, and office expenses
up to Rs 1 lakh per annum.
C. They are also entitled to free travel of the
highest class anywhere in India by rail, air
or steamer accompanied by one person.
(a) A only B (b) B only C
(c) A only C (d) A, B and C
SSC CGL (Tier-II) – 02/03/2023

Answer 2

Ans. (d) : The President of India gets a salary of Rs. 5
lakh per month. A former President of the country who
demits office wither after the expiration of his term or
by resignation gets a pension at the rate of 50% of the
emoluments of the President per month for the rest of
his or her life. They are entitled to secretarial staff
including one private secretary, one personal assistant,
one additional private secretary, two peons, and office
expenses up to Rs 1 lakh per annum. They are also
entitled to free travel of the highest class anywhere in
India by rail, air or steamer accompanied by one person.

Question 3

The total number of members participating in
the election of the President is called……
(a) Electoral College (b) Elite electoral group
(c) President College (d) First voter group
SSC JE CIVIL 09/10/2023 (Shift-I)

Answer 3

Ans. (a) : The President of India is indirectly elected
with Instant-runoff voting by means of an electoral
college consisting of the elected members of the
Parliament of India and the Legislative assemblies of
the States of India and the Union territories (having an
elected assembly)

Question 4

Which of the following pairs is wrongly
matched regarding the judicial powers of the
President of India?
(a) Pardon-sentence and freedom from
conviction
(b) Privation – giving lesser punishment instead
of the original punishment.
(c) Commutation – changing one form of
punishment into another.
(d) Delay – To stop the execution of the sentence
for a short time.
SSC JE CIVIL 10/10/2023 (Shift-I)

Answer 4

Ans. (b) : Article 72 of the Indian Constitution deals
with the pardoning powers of the President of India.
They are five types of pardoning power of President:
1. Pardon -It removes both the sentence and the
conviction and completely Absolves the convict from
all sentences, punishments and Disqualifications.
2. Commutation- It denotes the substitution of one form
of punishment for a lighter form. For example, a
death sentence may be commuted to rigorous
Imprisonment, which in turn may be commuted to a
simple Imprisonment.
3. Remission- It implies reducing the period of sentence
without changing its Character. For example, a
sentence of rigorous imprisonment for two Years
may be remitted to rigorous imprisonment for one
year.
4. Respite- It denotes awarding a lesser sentence in
place of one originally Awarded due to some special
fact, such as the physical disability of a Convict or
the pregnancy of a woman offender.

Question 5

How many members’ signatures are required
to initiate impeachment proceedings against
the President of India?
(a) 100 members in case of Lok Sabha, 50
members in case of Rajya Sabha
(b) 1/4 members of the House either Lok Sabha
or Rajya Sabha bringing impeachment
(c) 1/3rd members of the House either Lok Sabha
or Rajya Sabha bringing impeachment
(d) 1/4 members in case of Rajya Sabha, 1/3
members in case of Lok Sabha
SSC JE CIVIL 10/10/2023 (Shift-II

Answer 5

Ans. (b) : The process of impeachment of the President
(Article 61) can be started in any house of the
Parliament. The motion against the President must be
signed by at least one-fourth of the members of the
House. A motion to impeach the President must be
passed by a special majority (two-thirds) in the original
House

Question 6

379. Who among the following invites the leader of
     the majority party to form the government?
     (a) Chief Justice of India (b) Vice-President
     (c) Chief Secretary (d) President
     SSC JE CIVIL 10/10/2023 (Shift-II

Answer 6

Ans. (d) : The President of India appoints the leader of
the majority party in Lok Sabha as Prime Minister.
Prime Minister is also the chief adviser to the President
of India and head of the Council of Ministers. Prime
Minister is the senior member of cabinet in the
executive branch of government in a parliamentary
system.

Question 7

Who is the nominal executive authority of
India?
(a) President (b) Prime Minister
(c) Vice President (d) Attorney General
SSC JE Electrical 10/10/2023 (Shift-II)
SSC MTS/Havaldar–05/09/2023 (Shift-III

Answer 7

Ans. (a) : The President is the nominal executive. In
simple terms, it means that the role is ceremonial in
nature. The constitution recognises the President as the
‘head of state’.

Question 8

Who, being the Commander-in-Chief of the
Indian Armed Forces, takes the salute of the
various regiments of the Armed Forces during
the march past on the occasion of Republic
Day?
(a) Prime Minister of India
(b) President of India
(c) Home Minister of India
(d) Defense Minister of India
SSC CGL (Tier-1) – 25/07/2023 (Shift-I

Answer 8

Ans. (b) : President of India, being the commander-in-
chief of the Indian armed farces, takes the salute of the
various regiments of the Armed forces during the march
past on the occasion of republic day.

Question 9

Who administers the oath of office to the Vice
President of India?
(a) Prime Minister of India
(b) Lok Sabha Speaker
(c) Chief Justice of India
(d) President of India
SSC CGL (Tier-1) – 19/07/2023 (Shift-IV

Answer 9

Ans. (d) : President of India Administers the Oath of
Office of Vice President of India.
• Article 69 of the Constitution of India provides for the
oath or affirmation for the office of vice president.

Question 10

In India, who among the following has the
power to pardon, remit or commute the
punishment of a criminal?
(a) Vice-President (b) Prime Minister
(c) Attorney General of India (d) President
SSC CGL (Tier-1) – 27/07/2023 (Shift-III)

Answer 10

Ans. (d) : In the our country (India) President of India
has the pooler pardon, remit or commute the
punishment of a criminal.

Question 11

Who among the following was the third Vice
President of India?
(a) V.V. kernel (b) Gopal Swaroop Pathak
(c) B.D. Jatti (d) Zakir Hussain
SSC CHSL 02/06/2022 (Shift-I)

Answer 11

Ans. (a) : The third Vice President of India was V.V.
Giri, while Zakir Hussain was the second, Gopal
Swaroop Pathak was the fourth (4th) and B.D. Jatti was
the fifth Vice President. Recently Jagdeep Dhankhar
took oath as the 14th Vice President of India.

Question 12

Which of the following correct statements is
not correct regarding the election of the Vice
President?
(a) He should be a citizen of India.
(b) He is eligible to contest elections as a
member of the Rajya Sabha.
(c) He is eligible for election as a member of the
Lok Sabha.
(d) He should be above 35 years of age.
SSC CHSL 09/06/2022 (Shift-III

Answer 12

Ans. (c) : According to Article 66 of the constitution,
no person shall be eligible for election as Vice-
President unless he is a citizen of India, has completed
the age of thirty-five years and is qualified for election
as a member of the Council of States

Question 13

Which of the following is not an eligibility
requirement to become the Vice President of
India?
(a) They should not hold any office of profit
under the Central Government or any State
Government or any local or other public
authority.
(b) He should have completed 40 years of age.
(c) He should be a citizen of India.
(d) He should be qualified to be elected as a
member of Rajya Sabha.
SSC CHSL (Tier-1) – 15/03/2023 (Shift-I)

Answer 13

Ans. (b) : The person who will elected for vice
president past. He should have completed 40 years of
age, this is not an eligibility requirement to become the
vice precedent of India.

Question 14

A bill becomes an Act of the Parliament after
being passed by both the houses of Parliament
and assented to by the ______.
(a) Prime Minister (b) Vice President
(c) President (d) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
SSC CGL 18/04/2022 (Shift-I)

Answer 14

Ans. (c) A bill becomes an Act of the Parliament after
being passed by both the houses of Parliament and
assented to by the President.

Question 15

Which India president used the pocket veto for
the Indian Post Office (Amendment) Bill, 1986?
(a) Dr Rajendra Prasad (b) KR Narayanan
(c) Giani Zail Singh (d) APJ Abdul Kalam
SSC CHSL 19/04/2021 (Shift-III

Answer 15

Ans. (c) : Giani Zail Singh, the President of India
(tenure from 1982 to 1987), exercised a pocket veto to
prevent the Indian Post Office (Amendment) Bill from
becoming law. Article 111 of the Indian Constitution
defines the pocket veto

Question 16

Who among the following is the ex-officio
chairman of Rajya Sabha?
(a) Vice-President of India
(b) Speaker of the Parliament
(c) Prime Minister
(d) President of India
SSC CHSL 19/04/2021 (Shift-III)

Answer 16

Ans. (a) : The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio
chairperson of Rajya Sabha.

Question 17

Who among the following was the first Vice
President of India?
(a) Varahagiri Venkata Giri
(b) Gopal Swarup Pathak
(c) Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
(d) Zakir Hussain
SSC CGL–(Tier-I) 16/08/2021 (Shift II)

Answer 17

Ans. (c) : Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was the first Vice-
President of India and also the second President of
India. His birthday on 5th of September is celebrated as
‘Teacher’s day’

Question 18

Which of the following Articles of the
Constitution of India states that there will be a
Vice-President of India?
(a) Article 75 (b) Article 63
(c) Article 45 (d) Article 56
SSC CGL–(Tier-I) 13/08/2021 (Shift II)

Answer 18

Ans. (b) : Article 63 of the Indian Constitution states
that “there shall be a Vice-President of India.” The
Vice-President acts as President in the absence of the
President due to death, resignation, impeachment, or
any other situations. The Vice-President of India is also
the Ex-officio chairperson of the Rajya Sabha.

Question 19

Which of the following articles of Indian
constitution relates to the election of the
President of India?
(a) Article 74 (b) Article 103
(c) Article 78 (d) Article 54
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –09/07/2019 (Shift-III)

Answer 19

Ans. (d) : Under Article 54, the President is elected by
an Electoral college, which consists of the elected
members of both Houses of Parliament and the elected
members of the Legislative Assemblies of all the state
(including the National Capital Territory of Delhi and
Union Territory of Puducherry).

Question 20

The President of India is :
(a) The head of the country
(b) The head of the government
(c) The government and the country
(d) Head of the parliament
SSC CGL (TIER-1) 27-10-2016, 1.15 pm

Answer 20

Ans : (a) The Indian President is the de-jure head of the
State. He is also the 1st citizen of the country as well as
the Supreme Commander of the forces of India

Question 21

Which article of the Constitution of India talks
about the provisions for impeachment of the
President of India?
(a) Article 61 (b) Article 51
(c) Article 63 (d) Article 54
SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 11/06/2019 (Shift-I)

Answer 21

Ans. (a) : The article 61 of the Indian Constitution
mentions about the impeachment of the President.
The Process of Impeachment–The impeachment
resolution may be initiated in either House of the
Parliament. It must be supported by one fourth members
of that house in which the resolution has been initiated
and an advance 14 days prior notice should be given to
the President. When the resolution is passed by a
majority of 2/3 membership of house, then its
transferred to next house. The other house shall
investigate the charge and the President has right to
appear in such investigation. If the second house also
passes the resolution with 2/3rd majority then the
President has to resign and from that time the post of
President is deemed to be vacan

Question 22

Which of the following Articles of the
Constitution of India deals with the manner of
election of the President?
(a) Article 55 (b) Article 61
(c) Article 51 (d) Article 65
SSC CPO-SI – 13/12/2019 (Shift-II)

Answer 22

Ans : (a) The article 55 of the Indian Constitution deals
with the “manner of election of President”. The
President is not directly elected by people but on
electoral college. The electoral college of President
consists of elected members of both houses of
parliament, elected members of legislative assemblies
of states, and elected members of legislative assembly
of Union territory of Delhi and Pudducherry.

Question 23

As per Article 274 of constitution, whose prior
recommendation is required to the Bills
affecting taxation ?
(a) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
(b) Union Finance Minister
(c) President
(d) Prime Minister
SSC MTS 08/08/2019 (Shift-I)

Answer 23

Ans. (c) : Under article 274 of the constitution,
Presidents prior recommendation is required to bills
affecting taxation

Question 24

Who was the President of India when the
eligibility age for the right to vote was reduced
from 21 years to 18 years?
(a) Giani Zail Singh (b) R Venkataraman
(c) KR Narayanan (d) Shankar Dayal Sharma
SSC JE Civil 30.10.2020 (Shift-I)

Answer 24

Ans. (b) : The 61st Amendment of the Constitution of
India 1989, lowered the voting age of elections to the
legislative assemblies of state and Lok Sabha from 21
years to 18 years. At that time President was
Ramaswamy Venkatarama

Question 25

The executive power of the Indian Union and supreme command of defence forces of the Indian Union is vested in the: (a) Vice President (b) President (c) Prime Minister (d) Attorney General SSC JE Civil 28.10.2020 (Shift-I

Answer 25

Ans. (b) : All the executive powers of the Union shall be vested in the President and he is the supreme commander of defence forces of the union. He makes the appointment of the chiefs of Army, Navy and the Air Forc

Question 26

The procedure of the removal of Vice-President is given in which article of Indian Constitution? (a) Article 67 (b) Article 56 (c) Article 60 (d) Article 77 SSC JE Civil - 29/01/2018 (Shift-II)

Answer 26

Ans. (a) : According to Article 67, the Vice President shall hold office for a term of five years from the date which he enters upon his office. A Vice-President may be removed from his office by a resolution of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) passed by a majority of all members of the council and agreed by the House of People (Lok Sabha) but no resolution for the purpose of this clause shall be moved unless at least 14 day's notice has been given of the intention to move the resolution.

Question 27

The President of India can hold office for a term of –––– year/s. (a) 10 (b) 1 (c) 3 (d) 5 SSC CHSL 19/10/2020 (Shift-I)

Answer 27

Ans. (d) : See the explanation of above question.

Question 28

Who among the following had the shortest tenure as the President of India? (a) Shri Neelam Sanjiva Reddy (b) Giani Zail Singh (c) Dr. Fakhruddin Ali ahmed (d) Dr. Zakir Hussain SSC JE Civil - 23/09/2019 (Shift-II) SSC JE Civil - 25/01/2018 (Shift-II)

Answer 28

Ans. (d) : Article 52→ There shall be a President of India and the President shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office, Dr. Zakir Hussain had the shortest term as President of India (13/05/1967 to 03/05/1969).

Question 29

The President of India has the power to pardon under which article of the Constitution of India? (a) Article 63 (b) Article 72 (c) Article 52 (d) Article 86 SSC JE Electrical -26/09/2019 (Shift-II)

Answer 29

Ans : (b) Under the Article 72 of the Constitution the President shall have the power to grant pardons, in the form of reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence and similarly as per Article 161 Governor of states has the pardoning powe

Question 30

The power to grant prardons or suspend or remit the sentence of any convicted persons is vested in the…………. (a) President (b) Vice President (c) Supreme Court Judge(d) Defence Minister (SSC 10+2 CHSL 31.01.17, 4.15 pm)

Answer 30

Ans : (a) The power to grant prardons or suspend or remit the sentence of any convicted persons is vested in the President.

Question 31

As per the Constitution of India, who is authorized to transfer the Judge of the High Court to another High Court? (a) The Chief Justice of India (b) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha (c) The President of India (d) The Prime Minister of India SSC JE Civil - 27/01/2018 (Shift-II)

Answer 31

Ans. (c) : Article 222 (a) : President of India transfers Judge from one High Court to another. The President may do so only after consultation with the Chief Justice of India.

Question 32

Which of the following was elected unopposed as the President of India? (a) Dr Rajendra Prasad (b) Neelam Sanjiva Reddy (c) Giani Zail Singh (d) Pratibha Patil SSC JE Civil - 25/01/2018 (Shift-II)

Answer 32

Ans. (b) : Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was the sixth President of India (25/07/1977 to 25/07/1982) who was elected unopposed. The President of India is elected by the members of an electoral college consisting (a) elected members of both Houses of Parliament and (b) the elected members of the legislative assemblies of the states (including Union Territory of Puducherry and Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir).

Question 33

The only unopposed President of India, Neelam Sanjiva Reddy became the President in: (a) 1981 (b) 1969 (c) 1977 (d) 1974 SSC JE Civil 30.10.2020 (Shift-II

Answer 33

Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question.

Question 34

Who among the following takes part in election of the President of India ? (a) Elected Members of both the Houses of Parliament and Legislative Assemblies of the states (b) Elected and nominated members of both the houses of Parliament (c) Elected members of both the houses of Parliament only (d) Elected and nominated members of both the houses of Parliament an Legislative Assemblies of the states SSC MTS 08/08/2019 (Shift-III

Answer 34

Ans. (a) : Elected Members of both the Houses of Parliament and Legislative Assemblies of the states take part in election of the President of India.

Question 35

Which of the following Presidents of India did NOT hold the office of the Vice-President? (a) Dr. Zakir Hussain (b) Varahagiri Venkata Giri (c) R. Venkataraman (d) Giani Zail Singh SSC JE Civil - 25/09/2019 (Shift-I

Answer 35

Ans : (d) Giani Zail Singh was the President of India who did not held the post of Vice-President. Giani Zail Singh was the first Sikh President, he was also the President of the commonwealth during his tenure.

Question 36

Article ___ empowers the President to declare Financial emergency. (a) 360 (b) 368 (c) 365 (d) 356 SSC JE Civil - 25/09/2019 (Shift-I

Answer 36

Ans : (a) Article 360 of the Constitution mentions about Financial Emergency. It mentions that if financial stability or credit situation is threatened a financial emergency can be imposed. The power to impose this emergency vests with the President, if such action is advised by the council of ministers.

Question 37

On whose advice does the President of India appoint a state Governor? (a) Chief Justice of India (b) Chief Minister of the State (c) Prime Minister of India (d) Vice President of India SSC JE Civil - 29/01/2018 (Shif

Answer 37

Ans. (c) : The President of India appoints the Governor of a state on the advice of the Council of Ministers of the India. According to article 155, President appoints the Governor by warrant under his hand and seal.

Question 38

Who appoints Governor of the state in India ? (a) PMO (b) Prime Minister (c) President (d) Cabinet Committee on Appointments SSC MTS 13/08/2019 (Shift-II)

Answer 38

Ans. (c) : The Governor of a state is appointed by President of India, under his warrant and seal by the provisions of article 155.

Question 39

Who was the first Vice-President of India? (a) Sanjeeva Reddy (b) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (c) S. Radhakrishnan (d) Abul Kalam Azad SSC JE Mechanical - 27/09/2019 (Shift-I

Answer 39

Ans. (c) : The first Vice President of India Sarvapalli Radha Krishnan took oath at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 13 May 1952. He later served as the President of India. He was an Indian academician, professor, politician, philosopher and statesman. He was honored with Bharat Ratna India's highest honour.

Question 40

Which of the following statements is correct about the President of India? (a) Addresses first session of Parliament after each General Election (b) Addresses first session of Parliament at the beginning of each year (c) Addresses every session of Parliament (d) Never addresses Parliament SSC CGL (TIER-1) 29-08-2016, 10 am

Answer 40

Ans : (*) Article 87(a) of the Constitution of India provides two instances when the President specially addresses both Houses of Parliament. The President of India addresses both Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha at the beginning of the first session after each general election when the reconstituted lower house meets for the first time. The President also addresses both the Houses at the beginning of the first session of each year (usually the budget session). Both a & b option are correct.

Question 41

. In which way the President can assign any of the functions of the Union Government to the State Government? (a) In his discretion (b) In consultation with the Chief Justice of India (c) In consultation with the Government of the State (d) In consultation with the State Governor SSC CGL (TIER-1) 01-09-2016, 4.15 pm

Answer 41

Ans : (c) Article 258 (1) of the Indian Constitution states that the President may, with the consent of the government of a state, entrust either conditionally or unconditionally to that government or to its officer's functions in relation to any matter to which the executive power of the union extends.

Question 42

President of India can be removed from his office by : (a) Prime Minister of India (b) Chief Justice of India (c) Parliament (d) Lok Sabha SSC CGL 03-09-2016, 1.15 pm

Answer 42

(c) The President can be removed from his office before his tenure only on the recommendations of the two Houses of Parliament. The process is known as impeachment. The impeachment may be initiated in either Houses of Parliament. The charges are to be framed in the form of resolution signed at least by 1/4th members of the total members of the House. The President has to be given a prior notice of 14 days. The resolution is to be passed by 2/3rd majority of the total members of the House and then it is sent to other house for investigation and decision. If the other House after investigation sustains the charges and passes the identical resolution with 2/3 rd majority of the total membership the President chooses to hold office from the date such resolution is passed. Article 61 of Indian Constitution states the procedure of impeachment and its basis.

Question 43

Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India provides the procedure for impeachment of the President? (a) Article 77 (b) Article 70 (c) Article 61 (d) Article 84 SSC JE Electrical – 24/03/2021 (Shift-I

Answer 43

Ans. (c) : See the explanation of above question.

Question 44

The procedure for impeachment of the President of India is mentioned in Article –––– of the Constitution of India ? (a) 61 (b) 63 (c) 60 (d) 62 SSC CPO-SI – 12/12/2019 (Shift-II)

Answer 44

Ans : (a)

Question 45

Who can initiate the process of removal of the President before the expiry of his term? (a) Lok Sabha (b) Supreme Court (c) Common man (d) Members of Parliament

Answer 45

Ans : (d) The President may also be removed before the expiry of the term through impeachment for violating the constitution of India by the Parliament of India. The process may start in either of the two houses of the process by leveling the charges against the President

Question 46

Which resolution is passed by the Parliament to remove the President of India from office ? (a) Cut motion proposal (b) Restriction proposal (c) No confidence motion (d) Impeachment SSC GD 18/02/2019 (Shift-I)

Answer 46

Ans. (d) : No confidence motion is passed by the Parliament of remove the President of India from office.

Question 47

With whose consultation does the President convene and prorogue all sessions of Parliament? (a) The Speaker (b) The Prime Minister (c) The Prime Minister and the leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha (d) The Council of Ministers SSC CGL (TIER-1) 07-09-2016, 10 am

Answer 47

(b) The President convene and prorogue all sessions of Parliament in consultation with the Prime Minister.

Question 48

22. The President can advance money to meet unforeseen expenses from the (a) Consolidated Fund of India (b) Grants of the Central Government (c) Aid from the Union Government (d) Contingency Fund SSC CGL (TIER-1) 11-09-2016, 4.15 pm

Answer 48

Ans : (d) Provisions of Contingency Fund has been described under Article 267 of Indian Constitution. The Contingency Fund of India has been placed at the disposal of the President. He can advance money of this fund to meet unforeseen expenses. The fund is held by finance secretary on behalf of the President.

Question 49

In case of death of the President and the Vice President of India, the _____will act as the President of India. (a) Parliament chosen candidate (b) Prime Minister of India (c) Chief Justice of India (d) Attorney General of India SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 07/06/2019 (Shi

Answer 49

Ans : (c) According to Article 65 of the Indian Constitution if the post of President becomes vacant by means of resignation, death or impeachment then Vice President will act as a President. However if Vice President is also absent in such case the Chief Justice of India will act as a head of executive. And if Chief Justice is also absent then the senior most Judge of the Supreme Court will take charges of President. The constitution also mentions that whoever takes charges of President will be entitled to emolument and service of President and may use the residence i.e Rashtrapati Bhavan

Question 50

The term of office of the Vice-President of India is : (a) 4 years (b) 5 years (c) 2 years (d) 6 years SSC CGL (TIER-1) 11-09-2016, 10 am

Answer 50

Ans : (b) As per the provisions of Article 67 of Indian Constitution the Vice-President holds office for five years. The Vice–President can be re-elected for any number of times. However the office may be terminated earlier by death, resignation or removal. The Constitution does not provide a mechanism of succession to the office of Vice-President in the event of an extraordinary vacancy, apart from re-election

Question 51

How many members can be nominated by the President of India in the Rajya Sabha? (a) 4 (b) 8 (c) 12 (d) 16 SSC CHSL 13/04/2021 (Shift-II) SSC 10+2 CHSL 23.01.17, 1.15 pm

Answer 51

Ans : (c) The Rajya Sabha should consist of not more than 250 members-238 members representing the states and Union Territories and 12 members are nominated by the President. Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, one third of the members retire every second year and are replaced by newly elected members.

Question 52

Which of the following statements is correct? (a) 2 Members of the Lok Sabha are nominated by the speaker of the Lok Sabha. (b) 12 Members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President. (c) 4 Members of the Lok Sabha are nominated by the President. (d) 2 Members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha SSC JE Mechanical – 22/03/2021 (Shift-I)

Answer 52

Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question.

Question 53

What is the salary per month of the President of India? (a) ` 1,50,000 (b) ` 1,00,000 (c) ` 75,000 (d) ` 50,000 (SSC 10+2 CHSL 08.01.17, 4.15 pm)

Answer 53

Ans : (a) The salary and allowances of the President of India are fixed by the Parliament of India. Presently the salary of the President of India is 5 lakhs/month (non taxable) apart from this, the President of India also enjoys several allowances which includes free medical facilities, free accommodation, free treatment (whole life) security. His post retirement perks includes `1.5 lakh a month as a pension. The spouse of President will get a secretarial assistance of `30,000 per month, rent free bungalow staff expenses of `60,000 a year, free travel with a companion by train or car etc.

Question 54

In the presence of which of the following, does the President takes oath? (a) Vice-President (b) Lok Sabha Speaker (c) Chief Justice of India (d) Attorney General (SSC 10+2 CHSL 17.01.17, 1.15 p

Answer 54

Ans : (c) Article 60 of the Indian Constitution provides for the oath of the President. According to this article oath of the President is administered by the Chief Justice of India.

Question 55

The Speaker of the sixth Lok Sabha who later became the President of India was…… (a) VP Singh (b) Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy (c) V.S Ramadevi (d) Sukumar Sen (SSC 10+2 CHSL 27.01.17, 10 am)

Answer 55

Ans : (b) Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was elected to Parliament in 1977 as a candidate of the Janata Party. He was unanimously elected as speaker of the sixth Lok Sabha on 25 March 1977 and three month later on 13 July 1977 he was elected unopposed as President of India. He served as the 6th President of India from 25 July 1977 to 25 July 1982.

Question 56

430. Which of the following is false with reference to Presidential type of executive? (a) President is the head of the Government (b) President is head of the State (c) The President is usually directly elected by the people (d) President is accountable to the Legislature (SSC J.E. 02.03.17, 2:45 pm)

Answer 56

Ans : (c) A Presidential system is a form of government in which a head of government (President) leads an executive branch that is separate from the legislative branch. This head of government is in most cases also the head of state and is not responsible or accountable to the legislature

Question 57

Who has the right to investigate and decide all the doubts and controversies arising out of the Presidential election? (a) Supreme Court (b) Lokpal (c) Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (d) High Court of Delhi SSC CPO-SI – 09/12/2019 (Shift-II) SSC CGL (TIER-1) 07-09-2016, 4.15 pm

Answer 57

Ans : (a) Supreme Court has the right to investigate and decide all the doubts and controversies arising out of the Presidential election

Question 58

The President may resign from his office by writing under his hand addressed to the : (a) Chief Election Commissioner (b) Prime Minister of India (c) Speaker of the Lok Sabha (d) Vice President SSC CPO-SI – 09/12/2019 (Shift-II)

Answer 58

Ans : (d) According to Article 56 of the Indian Constitution, the President holds office for 5 years from the date on which he entered office. He may resign even before 5 years of term by writing to Vice President.

Question 59

Under which Article of the Constitution of India can the President promulgate an ordinance? (a) Article 101 (b) Article 168 (c) Article 123 (d) Article 75 SSC CPO-SI – 11/12/2019 (Shift-II)

Answer 59

Ans. (c) : Article 123 of the Constitution empowers the President to promulgate ordinances during the recess of Parliamen

Question 60

Who among the following has the power to promulgate ordinance? (a) Prime Minister (b) President (c) Chief Justice of Supreme Court (d) Defence Minister SSC MTS 06/08/2019 (Shift-III)

Answer 60

Ans. (b) : See the explanation of above question.

Question 61

The President may issue a proclamation of emergency under Article 356 on receipt of a report from the ––––– of a state. (a) Governor (b) Advocate-General (c) Speaker of the Legislative Assembly (d) Chief Justice of the High Court SSC CPO-SI – 12/12/2019 (Shift-I)

Answer 61

Ans : (a) The President by the Article 356 may issue a proclamation of emergency on receipt and report of Governor in a state. The President may also do so on his own conscience and consideration. The only basis for such proclamation would be the failure of constitutional machinery in states.

Question 62

Under which article the President declares 'President's Rule' in India? (a) Article 100 (b) Article 356 (c) Article 401 (d) Article 90 SSC MTS 9-10-2017 (Shift-I)

Answer 62

Ans : (b) Article 356 of the Constitution of India gives the President of India the power to impose this rule in a state on the advice of the union Council of Ministers.

Question 63

The power to summon the Houses of the Parliament is vested with the ______ (a) Prime Minister (b) Speaker (c) Vice President (d) President SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 10/06/2019 (Shift

Answer 63

Ans : (d) The President has the power to summon the both Houses of the Parliament. He is also vested with the power of prorogation and dissolution of the House. According to Article 108 of the Indian Constitution, if any deadlock arises between both the Houses, so the President may call a joint sitting of the both houses to resolve the deadlock over a key resolution.

Question 64

439. Under which article of the Constitution of India can members of the Anglo-Indian community be nominated to the Lok Sabha by the President? (a) 330 (b) 342 (c) 326 (d) 331 SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 12/06/2019 (Shift-II)

Answer 64

Ans. (d) According to Article 331 of the Indian Constitution, President has the power to nominate two Anglo-Indians as the member of the Lok Sabha. But by the 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, the provisions of nominating two Anglo Indians has been discontinued.

Question 65

Who acts as the President during casual vacancy that arises due to death of the President ? (a) Lok Sabha Speaker (b) Chief Justice of India (c) Vice-President (d) Nominated Lok Sabha member SSC CHSL 19/03/2020 (Shift-I)

Answer 65

Ans. (c) : After the President, the Vice President of India is the second-highest constitutional office in India. Article 63 of the Indian constitution specifies that 'There shall be a Vice President of India'. In the absence of the president due to illness, retirement impeachment or other conditions, the Vice President serves as President.

Question 66

Who appoints the Chief Justice of India? (a) Prime Minister (b) Loksabha speaker (c) Vice President (d) President SSC MTS 02/08/2019 (Shift-II)

Answer 66

Ans. (d) : The Chief Justice of India is appointed by the President under clause (2) of Article 124 of the constitution.

Question 67

Who appoints the Chief Justice of India? (a) President of India (b) President of India in consultation with senior judges of Supreme Court and High Court (c) Judges of Supreme Court and High Court (d) President of India in consultation with senior judges of Supreme Court SSC CHSL 12/10/2020 (Shift-III)

Answer 67

Ans. : (a) See the explanation of above question.

Question 68

Who was the President of India when Rajiv Gandhi was sworn in as Prime Minister ? (a) Giani Zail Singh (b) R Venkataraman (c) Shankar Dayal Sharma(d) N Sanjiva Reddy SSC CPO-SI 23/11/2020 (Shift-I

Answer 68

Ans. (a) : Giani Zail Singh was the President at India when Rajiv Gandhi Sworn as PM. Giani's tenure was from 1982-1987.

Question 69

Which of the Article of Indian Constitution tells about the election of President ? (a) Article 51A (b) Article 54 (c) Article 51 (d) Article 53 SSC MTS 09/08/2019 (Shift-II)

Answer 69

Ans. (b) : Article 54 of the Indian constitution gives a brief description about the election of the President.

Question 70

Who among the following was the longest serving President of India? (a) Neelam Sanjeev Reddy (b) Rajendra Prasad (c) R. Venkatraman (d) Shankar Dayal Sharma SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –09/07/2019 (Shift-II)

Answer 70

Ans. (b) : In the following options Dr. Rajendra was the longest serving President of India whose tenure was from 1950-1962.

Question 71

Which of the following Presidents was also a central Labour Minister? (a) Jakir Hussain (b) N. Sanjeev Reddy (c) V.V. Giri (d) Ramnath Kovind SSC CPO-SI 23/11/2020 (Shift-I)

Answer 71

Ans. (c) : V.V. Giri was the one who performed both duties. Ministry of Labour & Industries – 1946–47 President (4th) – 1969-1974. In between Mohammad Hidayatullah served as : acting President of India, serving from 20 July 1969 to 24 August 1969 and from 6 October 1982 to 31 October 1982.