President of India Multiple Choice Questions
1. When can a President use his discretion in appointing the Prime Minister
A. When no political oarty enjoys a clear majority in the Lok Sabha.
B. Only when the Lok Sabha has been dissolved.
C. In all circumstances
D. In no circumstances
Answer: A
2. If in a country there happens to be the office of monarchy as well as a Parliamentary form of government this monarch will be called
A. Head of the State
B. Head of the Cabinet
C. Head of the government
D. Both Head of the government and State
Answer: A
3. One feature distinguishing the Rajya Sabha from the Vidhan Parishad is
A. Power of impeachment
B. Indirect election
C. Nomination of members
D. Tenure of membership
Answer: A
4. Chief Ministers of all the states are ex-officio members of the
A. Planning Commission
B. National Development Council
C. Inter State Council
D. Finance Commission
Answer: C
5. Who among the following, has the final right to sanction the expenditure of public money in India
A. Speaker
B. President
C. Prime Minister
D. Parliament
Answer: B
6. Which of the following is not an essential qualification for appointment as a Governor
A. He must not be a member of either House of Parliament.
B. He should be a domicile of the state to which he is being appointed.
C. He should be a citizen of India.
D. He must have completed the age of 35 years
Answer: C
7. The President nominates 12 members of the Rajya Sabha according to
A. Their performance as office bearers of cultural societies.
B. The recommendations made by the Vice President.
C. Their role played in political set up of the country.
D. Their distinction in the field of science, art, literature and social service.
Answer: D
8. Which Article of the Constitution empowers the President to appoint a Commission to investigate the condition of backward classes in general and suggest ameliorative measures?
A. Art 342
B. Art 344
C. Art 340
D. Art 339
Answer: C
9. Who can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India ?
A. Either House of Parliament
B. Any Vidhan Sabha
C. Only Lok Sabha
D. Rajya Sabha
Answer: A
10. Who was the member of the Rajya Sabha when first appointed as the Prime Minister of India
A. Lal Bahadur Shastri
B. Charan Singh
C. Morarji Desai
D. Indira Gandhi
Answer: D
11. What is the minimum age for appointment as a Governor ?
A. 35 years
B. 40 years
C. 25 years
D. 30 years
Answer: A
12. Chief Minister of a State is responsible to
A. Prime Minister
B. Rajya Sabha
C. Legislative Assembly
D. Governor
Answer: C
13. The administrative and operational control of the Armed Forces is exercised by the
A. Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs with Prime Minister as the Chairman
B. Ministry of Defence
C. Three Chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force Staff
D. President
Answer: B
14. What is the position of a Minister of State in the Central Government ?
A. He is a Minister of Central Government but not a member of the Cabinet.
B. He looks after the interests of the State Cabinet.
C. He is the nominee of the State Governor.
D. He is the nominee of the State Cabinet.
Answer: A
15. Who among the following is directly responsible to Parliament for all matters concerning the Defence Services of India ?
A. President
B. Prime Minister
C. Defence Minister
D. Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs
Answer: C
16. How many times the President of India can seek re-election to his post?
A. Once
B. 3 times
C. 2 times
D. Any number of times
Answer: D
17. Who among the following has the power to form a new state within the Union of India?
A. Speaker of Lok Sabha
B. President
C. Prime Minister
D. Supreme Court
Answer: B
18. Is the Prime Minister bound to advise the President on matters on which his advice is sought ?
A. If the Council of Ministers so desires.
B. Yes
C. No
D. It is discretionary
Answer: B
19. When the Vice President officiates as President he draws the salary of
A. Chairman of Rajya Sabha
B. Both A. and ( C )
C. President
D. Member of Parliament
Answer: C
20. Who among the following can attend meetings of the Union Cabinet ?
A. President
B. Cabinet Ministers
C. Ministers of State
D. Deputy Ministers
Answer: C
21. The Governor of a State is appointed by the President on the advice of the
A. Prime Minister
B. Vice- President
C. Chief Minister
D. Chief Justice
Answer: A
22. The President gives his resignation to the
A. Chief Justice
B. Parliament
C. Vice President
D. Prime Minister
Answer: C
23. For what period does the Vice President of India hold office?
A. 5 years
B. Till the age of 65 years
C. 6 years
D. 2 years
Answer: A
24. Who among the following holds office during the pleasure of the President?
A. Governor
B. Election Commissioner
C. Speaker of Lok Sabha
D. Prime Minister
Answer: A
25. Which of the following is not true regarding the payment of the emoluments of the President?
A. They can be reduced during a Financial Emergency.
B. They are shown separately in the budget.
C. They are charged on the Contigency Fund of India.
D. They do not require any parliament sanction.
Answer: C
26. The total number of members nominated by the President to the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha is
A. 16
B. 18
C. 14
D. 12
Answer: C
27. Which one of the following does not constitute the electoral college for electing the President of India ?
A. Elected members of Lok Sabha
B. Elected members of the Legislative Assembly of each state.
C. Elected members of the Legislative Council
D. Elected members of Rajya Sabha
Answer: C
28. The council of Ministers in a Parliamentary type of Government can remain in office till it enjoys the support of the
A. Minority of members of the Upper House of Parliament
B. Majority of the members of the Upper House of Parliament
C. Minority of members of the Lower House
D. Majority of the members of the Lower House of Parliament
Answer: D
29. Which of the following appointments is not made by the President of India ?
A. Chief of the Army
B. Speaker of the Lok Sabha
C. Chief Justice of India
D. Chief of the Air Force
Answer: b Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Answer: B
30. Who appoints the Prime Minister of India?
A. Lok Sabha
B. President
C. Parliament
D. Citizens of India
Answer: B
31. The first woman Governor of a state in free India was
A. Mrs. Indira Gandhi
B. Mrs. Vijaya Laxmi Pandit
C. Mrs. Sarojini Naidu
D. Mrs. Sucheta Kripalani
Answer: C
32. Minimum age required to contest for President ship is
A. 23 years
B. 21 years
C. 35 years
D. 30 years
Answer: C
33. The charge of impeachment against the President of India for his removal can be preferred by
A. Both Houses of Parliament
B. Speaker of Lok Sabha and Chairman of Rajya Sabha
C. Rajya Sabha
D. Lok Sabha
Answer: A
34. The Chief Minister of a Union Territory where such a set up exists, is appointed by the
A. Lt. Governor
B. Majority party in Legislature
C. President
D. Prime Minister
Answer: A
35. Who was the first Prime Minister of India ?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Mrs. Indira Gandhi
C. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D. Mahatma Gandhi
Answer: A
36. In case a President dies while in office, the vice President can act as President for a maximum period of
A. 1 years
B. 3 months
C. 6 months
D. 2 years
Answer: C
37. The Union Council of Ministers consists of
A. Cabinet Ministers, Minister of State and Deputy Ministers
B. Cabinet Ministers and Chief Ministers of the States
C. Prime Minister
D. Cabinet Ministers
Answer: A
38. Who administers the oath of office to the President of India before he enters upon the office ?
A. Chief Justice
B. Speaker
C. Vice President
D. Prime Minister
Answer: A
39. Who among the following enjoys the rank of a Cabinet Minister of the Indian Union?
A. None of the Above
B. Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission
C. Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha
D. Secretary to the Government of India
Answer: B
40. A person who is not a member of Parliament can be appointed as a Minister by the President for a maximum period of
A. 9 months
B. 3 months
C. 12 months
D. 6 months
Answer: D