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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
Which of the following statements is/are correct 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:
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Ans d
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 d
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 10
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
1. The Constitution of India vests the executive power of the Union formally in the President.
2. The President is part of both the legislature as well as executive.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Ans c
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Ans c
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about the impeachment of the President:
1. The President has the right to appear and to be represented in such an investigation.
2. The Constitution does not define the meaning of ‘violation of the constitution.’
3. The resolution needs to be passed by two-thirds of the total membership of the Lok sabha and agreed upon by Rajya Sabha by passing it through a simple majority.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Ans a
The charges for the impeachment of the President should be signed by one-fourth of members of the house. The Resolution for the removal of the President is passed by a majority of two-thirds of the total membership of that house, it is sent to the other house. If the other house also sustains the charges and passes the impeachment resolution by a majority of two-thirds of the total membership, then the President is removed.
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Ans a
The charges for the impeachment of the President should be signed by one-fourth of members of the house. The Resolution for the removal of the President is passed by a majority of two-thirds of the total membership of that house, it is sent to the other house. If the other house also sustains the charges and passes the impeachment resolution by a majority of two-thirds of the total membership, then the President is removed.
Question 4 of 10
4. 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:
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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.
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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 5 of 10
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:
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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.
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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.
Question 6 of 10
6. 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.
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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 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
“The international treaties and agreements are negotiated and concluded on behalf of the president” which among the following denoted the statement?
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Ans c
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Ans c
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Which of the following statement is Not correct regarding principle underlying the cabinet form of Government?
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Ans b
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Ans b
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about impeachment of the President:
1. The charge for violation of the Constitution shall be preferred by either House of Parliament.
2. The resolution for impeachment has to be signed by not less than two-third of then members of the House.
3. The resolution for impeachment has to be moved after at least thirty days’ notice in writing.
4. The resolution for impeachment has to be passed by a majority of not less than two- thirds of the total membership of the house.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Ans d
14 days’ notice should be given to the President before the charges are introduced.
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Ans d
14 days’ notice should be given to the President before the charges are introduced.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about clemency power of the President of India:
1. The President may reject a petition for mercy but she/he must hear a petition for mercy before rejecting.
2. The President can use his/her judicial powers in all cases where the punishment or sentence is by a Court Martial.
3. The President may exercise such powers in all cases where punishment or sentence is for an offence against any law falling within the executive power of the Union.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Ans c
The clemency powers of a president are an act of grace and not the right of the convict. Therefore, it is not necessary for the president to hear the mercy petition of the convict.
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Ans c
The clemency powers of a president are an act of grace and not the right of the convict. Therefore, it is not necessary for the president to hear the mercy petition of the convict.
