Questions and answers for exam Preparation

MCQs

Total Questions : 10

Question 1.

The President of India is elected on the basis of

Proportional representation
Proportional representation by a single-transferable vote
Single member territorial representation
None of the above methods

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> Proportional representation by a single-transferable vote
:
B

Question 2.

In what respect does the ordinance issued by the President differ
from the acts of Parliament

It cannot be used for the amendment of the constitution
It has a temporary character
It must be replaced by a law of the Parliament
All the above

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> It has a temporary character
:
B

Question 3.

The President can make use of his discretionary powers

1
When there is a dispute between the
Prime Minister and the cabinet

2
When there is no majority party in the
Lok Sabha and he has to choose a Prime Minister

3
When the ruling party loses its
majority in the Lok Sabha.

4
When he decides to refer the advice of
the union cabinet back for reconsideration

Select the correct answer from the codes given
below

1 only
1 and 2
2, 3 and 4
2 and 4

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> 2 and 4
:
D

Question 4.

Proclamation of President's rule in a state can be made

When a bill introduced by the state government is defeated in the state legislature
If the President, on receipt of report from the Governor of the state, is satisfied that a situation is likely to arise in which the government of the state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the constitution
If the President, on receipt of a report from the Governor of the state or otherwise is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of the state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the constitution
When the Governor and the Chief Minister of a state differ on a vital issue

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Answer: Option C. -> If the President, on receipt of a report from the Governor of the state or otherwise is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of the state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the constitution
:
C

Question 5.

The President can dismiss a member of the Council of Ministers

At his discretion
With the consent of the speaker
On the recommendation of the Prime Minister
None of the above

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Answer: Option C. -> On the recommendation of the Prime Minister
:
C

Question 6.

In the appointment of which official the President has no say?

Judges of the Supreme Court
Judges of High Courts
Judges of district and session courts
Attorney General of India

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Answer: Option C. -> Judges of district and session courts
:
C

Question 7.

The President can declare constitutional emergency in state

Only on the recommendation of the union Council of Ministers
Only on the recommendation of the Governor
Only on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers of the state
If he is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of the state cannot be carried on in accordance with the constitution

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> If he is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of the state cannot be carried on in accordance with the constitution
:
D

Question 8.

Which one of the following emergencies can be declared by the President on his own?

Emergency due to external aggression or armed rebellion
Emergency due to failure of the constitutional machinery in a state
Emergency due to threat to the financial stability or credit of India
None of the above

Discuss Question

Answer: Option C. -> Emergency due to threat to the financial stability or credit of India
:
C

Question 9.

Which one of the following financial powers is enjoyed by the
President?

Money bills can be introduced in the Parliament only on the recommendation of the President
The President can advance money out of the contingency fund of India
The President appoints a finance commission to recommend the distribution of taxes between the union and the state governments
All the above

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> All the above
:
D

Question 10.

If a state fails to comply with the directives of the central
government, the President can

Declare break-down of constitutional machinery in the state and assume responsibility for its governance
Send reserve police force to secure compliance with directions
Dissolve the state legislature and order fresh elections
Can do either a or c

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> Declare break-down of constitutional machinery in the state and assume responsibility for its governance
:
A