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This section includes 72 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Indian Polity knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
If the position of President and Vice - President are vacant, who officiates as the President of India ? |
| A. | The Prime Minister |
| B. | The Chief Justice of India |
| C. | The Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. The Speaker of Lok Sabha | |
| 2. |
Who of the following Presidents of India was associated with trade union movement ? |
| A. | V.V. Giri |
| B. | N. Sanjiva Reddy |
| C. | K.R. Narayanan |
| D. | Zakir Hussain |
| Answer» B. N. Sanjiva Reddy | |
| 3. |
The President can be impeached on the grounds of violating the Constitution by |
| A. | The Chief Justice of India |
| B. | The Vice President of India |
| C. | The Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| D. | The two Houses of parliament |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4. |
Who decides the office of profit ? |
| A. | President and Governor |
| B. | Union Parliament |
| C. | Supreme Court |
| D. | Union Public Service Commission |
| Answer» B. Union Parliament | |
| 5. |
By which of the following can the President of India be impeached ? |
| A. | The Lok sabha |
| B. | The Parliament |
| C. | The Chief Justice of India |
| D. | The Prime Minister |
| Answer» C. The Chief Justice of India | |
| 6. |
Who among the following is Constitution empowered to declare a geographic area as a scheduled area ? |
| A. | Governor |
| B. | Chief Minister |
| C. | Prime Minister |
| D. | President |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
The office of the President does not characterize the combination of governmental systems of |
| A. | Parliamentary and Federal |
| B. | Republican and Parliamentary |
| C. | Presidential and Republican |
| D. | Democratic and Republican |
| Answer» D. Democratic and Republican | |
| 8. |
Which of the following types of authorities are attributed to the President of India ? |
| A. | Real and Popular |
| B. | Titular and de jure |
| C. | Constitutional and Nominal |
| D. | Both (b) and (c) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9. |
The presidential system operates on the principle of |
| A. | Division of powers |
| B. | Separation of powers |
| C. | Fusion of powers |
| D. | Balance of powers |
| Answer» C. Fusion of powers | |
| 10. |
In case the President wishes to resign, to whom is he to address his resignation letter ? |
| A. | Cheif Justice of India |
| B. | Secretary of Lok Sabha |
| C. | Vice President |
| D. | Prime Minister |
| Answer» D. Prime Minister | |
| 11. |
The President of India enjoys emergency powers of |
| A. | Two types |
| B. | Three Types |
| C. | Four types |
| D. | Five types |
| Answer» C. Four types | |
| 12. |
How many times can the President of India seek re- election to his post ? |
| A. | Once |
| B. | 2 times |
| C. | 3 times |
| D. | Any numbers of times |
| Answer» E. | |
| 13. |
The proposal relating to dismissal of the Vice - President can be presented in |
| A. | any House of the Parliament |
| B. | the Rajya Sabha |
| C. | The Lok Sabha |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. The Lok Sabha | |
| 14. |
Which of the following appointments is not made by the President of India ? |
| A. | Speakers of the Lok Sabha |
| B. | Chief Justice of India |
| C. | Chief of Air Staff |
| D. | Chief of Army |
| Answer» B. Chief Justice of India | |
| 15. |
Recommendations to the President of India on the specific Union state fiscal relation are made by the |
| A. | Finance Minister |
| B. | Reserve bank of India |
| C. | Planning Commission |
| D. | Finance Commission |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
The vacancy of the office of the President of India must be filled up within |
| A. | 90 days |
| B. | 6 months |
| C. | One year |
| D. | within the period decided by the parliament |
| Answer» C. One year | |
| 17. |
The electoral college for Presidential election consists of : |
| A. | All members of Union Parliment |
| B. | All members of Union Parliment and state legislative assemblies. |
| C. | All members of Union Parliment and all elected members of state legislative conucils |
| D. | All elected members of Union Parliament and state legislative assemblies. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 18. |
Consider the following statements1. The President of India cannot return the Money Bill to the Lok Sabha for reconsideration.2. During the period of national Emergency, the President of India can make ordinances even when Parliament is in session.Which of the statement given above is / are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 19. |
Assertion (A) : During the term of office no litigation can be instituted in any court of law against the President of India.Reason (R) : President's Office is above the Constitution.Codes: |
| A. | Both a and R are true but R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are true and R is not a correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true R is false |
| D. | A is false but R is true |
| Answer» D. A is false but R is true | |
| 20. |
Assertion (A) : The Council of Ministers in the Union of India is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.Reason (R) : The Member of both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha are eligible to be the Ministers of the Union government.Codes : |
| A. | Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true but R is false |
| D. | A is false but R is true |
| Answer» C. A is true but R is false | |
| 21. |
Who among the following is / are appointed by the President of India ?1. Vice-Chairman of the Planning Commission2. Chairman of the Finance Commission3. Administrators of the Union TerritoriesSelect the correct answer by using the following codes:Codes |
| A. | 1 and 2 are correct |
| B. | 2 and 3 are correct |
| C. | 1 and 3 are correct |
| D. | Only 1 is correct |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 are correct | |
| 22. |
Which of the following types of authorities are attributed to the President of India1. Real and Popular2. Titular and Dejure3. Political and Nominal4. Constitutional and NominalSelect the Correct answer form the codes given below Codes: |
| A. | 1 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 4 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 2 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 23. |
Consider the following statements1. The President may, by writing under his hand addressed to the Vice-President, resign his office.2. Executive power of the Union is vested in the President.Which of the statements given above is / are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 24. |
Given below are two statementsAssertion (A) : The President is the part of the Parliament.Reason (R) : A Bill passed by the two Houses of the Parliament.In the context of the above which one of the following is correctCodes : |
| A. | Both A and R are correct but R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are correct and R is not a correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true but R is false |
| D. | A is false but R is true |
| Answer» B. Both A and R are correct and R is not a correct explanation of A | |
| 25. |
With reference to the Presidential election in India, consider the following statements 1. The nomination paper of a candidate for the Presidential election should be signed by at least 50 electors as proposers and another 50 as seconders.2. The prescribed security deposit in the Presidential election is 25,000.Which of these statement is / are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 26. |
The Electoral College which elects the President of India Comprises of1. elected members of both the Houses of Parliament2. elected members of the both the House of State Legislatures3. elected members of Legislative Assemblies of all the States4. elected members of the legislative Assemblies of Delhi and Puducherry Select the correct answer from the code given belowCodes: |
| A. | 1, 3 |
| B. | 1, 2, 3 |
| C. | 1, 3, 4 |
| D. | 2, 3, 4 |
| Answer» B. 1, 2, 3 | |
| 27. |
In case the |
| A. | Cheif Justice of India |
| B. | Secretary of Lok Sabha |
| C. | Vice President |
| D. | Prime Minister |
| Answer» D. Prime Minister | |
| 28. |
By which of the following can the |
| A. | The Lok sabha |
| B. | The Parliament |
| C. | The Chief Justice of India |
| D. | The Prime Minister |
| Answer» C. The Chief Justice of India | |
| 29. |
If the |
| A. | The Prime Minister |
| B. | The Chief Justice of India |
| C. | The Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. The Speaker of Lok Sabha | |
| 30. |
Who of the following Presidents of India was associated with |
| A. | V.V. Giri |
| B. | N. Sanjiva Reddy |
| C. | K.R. Narayanan |
| D. | Zakir Hussain |
| Answer» B. N. Sanjiva Reddy | |
| 31. |
How many times can the |
| A. | Once |
| B. | 2 times |
| C. | 3 times |
| D. | Any numbers of times |
| Answer» E. | |
| 32. |
The proposal relating to |
| A. | any House of the Parliament |
| B. | the Rajya Sabha |
| C. | The Lok Sabha |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. The Lok Sabha | |
| 33. |
Who decides the |
| A. | President and Governor |
| B. | Union Parliament |
| C. | Supreme Court |
| D. | Union Public Service Commission |
| Answer» B. Union Parliament | |
| 34. |
The President |
| A. | The Chief Justice of India |
| B. | The Vice President of India |
| C. | The Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| D. | The two Houses of parliament |
| Answer» E. | |
| 35. |
Who among the following is Constitution empowered to declare a |
| A. | Governor |
| B. | Chief Minister |
| C. | Prime Minister |
| D. | President |
| Answer» E. | |
| 36. |
All the executive powers in Indian Constitution are vested with |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | President |
| C. | Parliament |
| D. | Council of Minister |
| Answer» C. Parliament | |
| 37. |
Who among the following is constitutionally empowered to declare a geographical area as a Scheduled Area ? |
| A. | Governor |
| B. | Chief Minister |
| C. | Prime Minister |
| D. | President |
| Answer» E. | |
| 38. |
President of India Enjoys emergency powers of |
| A. | Two types |
| B. | Three types |
| C. | Four types |
| D. | Five types |
| Answer» C. Four types | |
| 39. |
The Electoral College which elects the President of India Comprises of |
| A. | 1, 3 |
| B. | 1, 2, 3 |
| C. | 1, 3, 4 |
| D. | 2, 3, 4 |
| Answer» B. 1, 2, 3 | |
| 40. |
The authority to specify as to which castes shall be deemed to be Scheduled Castes rests with the following |
| A. | Commission for Scheduled Castes and Tribes |
| B. | Prime Minister |
| C. | Governor of the State |
| D. | President |
| Answer» E. | |
| 41. |
Recommendations to the president of India on the specific Union-State fiscal relations are made by the |
| A. | Finance Minister |
| B. | Reserve Bank of India |
| C. | Planning Commission |
| D. | Finance Commission |
| Answer» E. | |
| 42. |
Who among the following Presidents held office for two consecutive terms ? |
| A. | Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
| B. | Dr. S. Radhakrishnan |
| C. | Both 'a' and 'b' |
| D. | Dr. Zakir Hussain |
| Answer» B. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan | |
| 43. |
The first President of Independent India hails from |
| A. | U.P |
| B. | Andhra Pradesh |
| C. | Bihar |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» D. Tamil Nadu | |
| 44. |
Who has the right to seek advisory opinion of the Supreme Court of India, on any question of law ? |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | President |
| C. | Any Judge of the High Court |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» C. Any Judge of the High Court | |
| 45. |
In India, the President is elected by |
| A. | Direct Election |
| B. | Single Transferable Vote |
| C. | Proportional Vote System |
| D. | Open Ballot System |
| Answer» C. Proportional Vote System | |
| 46. |
The Constitution authorises the President to make provisions for discharge of duties of Governor in extraordinary circumstances under the |
| A. | Article 160 |
| B. | Article 162 |
| C. | Article 165 |
| D. | Article 310 |
| Answer» B. Article 162 | |
| 47. |
Who among the following is / are appointed by the President of India ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 are correct |
| B. | 2 and 3 are correct |
| C. | 1 and 3 are correct |
| D. | Only 1 is correct |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 are correct | |
| 48. |
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of persons who occupied the office of the President of India right from beginning ? |
| A. | C. Rajagopalachari, Rajendra Prasad, Zakir Hussain, V.V. Giri |
| B. | C. Rajagopalachari, Rajendra Prasad, V.V. Giri, Zakir Hussain |
| C. | Rajendra Prasad, S. Radhakrishnan, Zakir Hussain, V.V. Giri |
| D. | Rejendra Prasad, S. Radhakrishnan, V.V. Giri, Zakir Hussain |
| Answer» D. Rejendra Prasad, S. Radhakrishnan, V.V. Giri, Zakir Hussain | |
| 49. |
Which of the following types of authorities are attributed to the President of India |
| A. | 1 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 4 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 2 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 50. |
Who is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha ? |
| A. | The President |
| B. | The Vice-President |
| C. | The Prime Minister |
| D. | The Speaker |
| Answer» C. The Prime Minister | |