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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect regarding the president
election?
1. The president is elected indirectly by the elected members of both the Houses
of Parliament alone.
2. Election of the president is conducted by Election Commission of India
3. Electoral college does not include elected members of legislative assemblies
of the Union Territories except Pondicherry and Delhi.
Select the correct code given below:
Correct
Ans a
The electoral college of the presidential elections consists of the elected members of
both the houses of the parliament, elected MLAs of the state, elected MLAs of 2
union territories with the legislature (Delhi and Puducherry).
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Ans a
The electoral college of the presidential elections consists of the elected members of
both the houses of the parliament, elected MLAs of the state, elected MLAs of 2
union territories with the legislature (Delhi and Puducherry).
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
1. Art 123 provides for an ordinance making power of the President.
2. It cannot be used to alter or amend a tax law.
3. An ordinance can be withdrawn by the President according to his discretion.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Ans b
Article 123 elaborates the ordinance-making power of the president that is
coextensive with the legislative powers of the parliament to make or alter laws
dealing with ordinary and money bills.
An ordinance can’t be withdrawn by the President according to his discretion and is
withdrawn only by the aid and advice of the prime minister and his council of
ministers.
Incorrect
Ans b
Article 123 elaborates the ordinance-making power of the president that is
coextensive with the legislative powers of the parliament to make or alter laws
dealing with ordinary and money bills.
An ordinance can’t be withdrawn by the President according to his discretion and is
withdrawn only by the aid and advice of the prime minister and his council of
ministers.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
1. Only Prime Minister can be the Leader of the Lok Sabha and no other Minister
can be nominated for it.
2. Vice-President also act as the vice- Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Which of the statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
Ans c
Under the Rules of the Lok Sabha, the ‘Leader of the House’ means the Prime
Minister, if he is a member of the Lok Sabha, or a minister who is a member of the
Lok Sabha and is nominated by the Prime Minister to function as the Leader of the
House.
The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Incorrect
Ans c
Under the Rules of the Lok Sabha, the ‘Leader of the House’ means the Prime
Minister, if he is a member of the Lok Sabha, or a minister who is a member of the
Lok Sabha and is nominated by the Prime Minister to function as the Leader of the
House.
The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
Which of the following principles has been laid down by the Supreme Court
while examining the pardoning powers of the President are not correct?
Correct
Ans b
Pardoning power of the president is an act of grace and not a right of the convict.
Therefore, a stay cannot come into force if earlier proceedings are put at bay.
Incorrect
Ans b
Pardoning power of the president is an act of grace and not a right of the convict.
Therefore, a stay cannot come into force if earlier proceedings are put at bay.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
1. Pocket veto refers to the power of the President to withhold his assent to a bill
passed by the parliament.
2. However, he can hold the bill for a maximum of ten days.
3. It can be utilized to withhold the assent to ordinary bills and constitutional
amendment bills but not money bills.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Ans d
Absolute veto refers to the power of the President to withhold his assent to a bill
passed by the parliament.
The period to retain the bill with the president is not mentioned in the constitution.
The pocket veto cannot be used for money bills and constitutional bills but it can be
used for ordinary bills. The 24th CAA of 1971 made it obligatory for the President to
give his assent to the Constitutional Amendment Bill.
Incorrect
Ans d
Absolute veto refers to the power of the President to withhold his assent to a bill
passed by the parliament.
The period to retain the bill with the president is not mentioned in the constitution.
The pocket veto cannot be used for money bills and constitutional bills but it can be
used for ordinary bills. The 24th CAA of 1971 made it obligatory for the President to
give his assent to the Constitutional Amendment Bill.
