Constitution of India

1. 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

2. The President gives his resignation to the

• (a) Chief Justice

• (b) Parliament

• (c) Vice President

• (d) Prime Minister

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. Who appoints the Prime Minister of India?

• (a) Lok Sabha

• (b) President

• (c) Parliament

• (d) Citizens of India