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Question 61. By which of the following method, Prime Minister of India is selected?
  1.    Election
  2.    Appointment
  3.    Nomination
  4.    Selection
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Appointment
After General Election i.e election to the Lok Sabha, the newly elected members of Parliament in Lok Sabha belonging to Party or Coalition having majority, select a person as their leader to become Prime Minister. And as per provisions under Article-75, Prime Minister in India appointed by President.
Question 62. Who organizes the election process for the post of President of India?
  1.    Vice-President of India
  2.    Election Commission of India
  3.    Chief Justice of India
  4.    Attorney General of India
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Election Commission of India
Article-324 of constitution authorizes Election Commission of India for superintendence, direction and control of elections to the office of President, Vice-President, Parliament and Legislatures of every State.
Question 63. What is the age limit to contest for the post of the president of India?
  1.    25 years
  2.    30 years
  3.    35 years
  4.    18 years
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 35 years
Article-58 of Constitution mentions the qualifications required to get elected as President of India. Essential qualifications include - he or she must be a citizen of India, must have completed the age of thirtyfive years and must be qualified for election as a member of House of People, i.e. Lok Sabha.
Question 64. What is the term of the appointment of Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
  1.    6 years
  2.    Upto the age of 65 years
  3.    6 years or upto the age of 65 years whichever is earlier
  4.    Upto the age of 64 years
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 6 years or upto the age of 65 years whichever is earlier
Article-148 establishes that there shall be a Comptroller and Auditor General of India appointed by President. He is appointed for a period of 6 years or upto 65 years of his age, whichever is earlier. He can also resign from his office by addressing the resignation letter to the President.
Question 65. What is the retirement age of the President?
  1.    70 years
  2.    75 years
  3.    80 years
  4.    No age limit
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> No age limit
Article-56(1) mentions the tenure of President which is of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office. But the constitution does not prescribe the retirement age of President. There is no such age limit till he or she can serve as President.
Question 66. If the President declares emergency then this proclamation must be approved by the Parliament within-
  1.    1 year
  2.    6 Months
  3.    3 Months
  4.    1 Months
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> 1 Months
Proclamation of imposition of National Emergency by President should be laid before both the houses of parliament and must be approved by them within one month after the proclamation is ade. It is enforced for 6 months from the date of approval by parliament.
Question 67. Which year did President declare National emergency on internal dispute-
  1.    1962
  2.    1965
  3.    1971
  4.    1975
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> 1975
President of India has declared National Emergency thrice. First two proclamations of emergency were made on ground of "External aggression" in 1962 and 1975, repectively. Third proclamation of National Emergency was made on ground of "internal dispute" in 1975.
Question 68. A proclamation of emergency, under Article-352, on account of war or aggression requires approval of the parliament within-
  1.    One month
  2.    Two months
  3.    Four months
  4.    Six months
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> One month
Proclamation of imposition of National Emergency by President should be laid before both the houses of parliament and must be approved by them within one month after the proclamation is ade. It is enforced for 6 months from the date of approval by parliament.
Question 69. Under which Article of the constitution, the President of India can declare the financial emergency-
  1.    Article 360
  2.    Article 356
  3.    Article 364
  4.    Article 352
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Article 360
President of India can impose Financial Emergency by applying Article-360 if he or she is satisfied that there is an economic situation in which financial stability or credit of India or any part of it, is threatened. A proclamation under this article must be approved by Parliament with in two months with simple majority. Once approved, it will remain in force till the President revokes it.
Question 70. Financial Emergency can be declared by applying-
  1.    Article-360
  2.    Article-361
  3.    Artilce-370
  4.    Article-371
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Article-360
President of India can impose Financial Emergency by applying Article-360 if he or she is satisfied that there is an economic situation in which financial stability or credit of India or any part of it, is threatened. A proclamation under this article must be approved by Parliament with in two months with simple majority. Once approved, it will remain in force till the President revokes it.

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