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WorksheetsMCQs on Constitution of India
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The Governor of a State is appointed by the President on the advice of the
Prime Minister
Vice- President
Chief Minister
Chief Justice
The President gives his resignation to the
Chief Justice
Parliament
Vice President
Prime Minister
For what period does the Vice President of India hold office?
5 years
Till the age of 65 years
6 years
2 Years
Who among the following holds office during the pleasure of the President?
Governor
Election Commissioner
Speaker of Lok Sabha
Prime Minister
Which of the following is not true regarding the payment of the emoluments of the President?
They can be reduced during a Financial Emergency.
They are shown separately in the budget.
They are charged on the Contingency Fund of India.
They do not require any parliament sanction.
The total number of members nominated by the President to the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha is
16
18
14
12
Which one of the following does not constitute the electoral college for electing the President of India?
Elected members of Lok Sabha
Elected members of the Legislative Assembly of each state.
Elected members of the Legislative Council
Elected members of Rajya Sabha
The council of Ministers in a Parliamentary type of Government can remain in office till it enjoys the support of the
Majority of members of the Upper House of Parliament
Majority of the members of the Upper House of parliament
Minority of members of the Lower House
Majority of the members of the Lower House of Parliament
Which of the following appointments is not made by the President of India?
Chief of the Army
Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Chief Justice of India
Chief of the Air Force
Who appoints the Prime Minister of India?
Lok Sabha
President
Parliament
Citizens of India
The first woman Governor of a state in free India was
Mrs. Indira Gandhi
Mrs. Vijaya Laxmi Pandit
Mrs. Sarojini Naidu
Mrs. Sucheta Kripalani
Minimum age required to contest for Presidentship is
23 years
21 years
35 years
30 years
The charge of impeachment against the President of India for his removal can be preferred by
Both Houses of Parliament
Speaker of Lok Sabha and Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Lok Sabha
None of the above
The Chief Minister of a Union Territory where such a set up exists, is appointed by the
Lt. Governor
Majority party in Legislature
President
Prime Minister
Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
Jawaharlal Nehru
Mrs. Indira Gandhi
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Mahatma Gandhi
In case a President dies while in office, the vice President can act as President for a maximum period of
1 years
3 months
6 months
2 years
The Union Council of Ministers consists of
Cabinet Ministers, Minister of State and Deputy Ministers
Cabinet Ministers and Chief Ministers of the States
Prime Minister
Cabinet Ministers
Who administers the oath of office to the President of India before he enters upon the office?
Chief Justice
Speaker
Vice President
Prime Minister
Who among the following enjoys the rank of a Cabinet Minister of the Indian Union?
None of the Above
Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission
Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha
Secretary to the Government of India
A person who is not a member of Parliament can be appointed as a Minister by the President for a maximum period of
9 months
3 months
12 months
6 months
When can a President use his discretion in appointing the Prime Minister?
When no political party enjoys a clear majority in the Lok Sabha.
Only when the Lok Sabha has been dissolved.
In all circumstances
In no circumstances
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
Head of the State
Head of the Cabinet
Head of the government
Both Head of the government and State
One feature distinguishing the Rajya Sabha from the Vidhan Parishad is
Power of impeachment
Indirect election
Nomination of members
Tenure of membership
Chief Ministers of all the states are ex-officio members of the
Planning Commission
National Development Council
Inter State Council
Finance Commission
Who, among the following, has the final right to sanction the expenditure of public money in India?
Speaker
President
Prime Minister
Parliament
Which of the following is not an essential qualification for appointment as a Governor?
He must not be a member of either House of Parliament.
He should be a domicile of the state to which he is being appointed.
He should be a citizen of India.
He must have completed the age of 35 years
He must have completed the age of 35 years.
The President nominates 12 members of the Rajya Sabha according to
Their performance as office bearers of cultural societies.
The recommendations made by the Vice President.
Their role played in political set up of the country.
Their distinction in the field of science, art, literature and social service.
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?
Art 342
Art 344
Art 340
Art 339
Who can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India?
Either House of Parliament
Any Vidhan Sabha
Only Lok Sabha
Rajya Sabha
Who was the member of the Rajya Sabha when first appointed as the Prime Minister of India?
Lal Bahadur Shastri
Charan Singh
Morarji Desai
Indira Gandhi
What is the minimum age for appointment as a Governor?
35 years
40 years
25 years
30 years
Chief Minister of a State is responsible to
Prime Minister
Rajya Sabha
Legislative Assembly
Governor
The administrative and operational control of the Armed Forces is exercised by the
Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs with Prime Minister as the Chairman
Ministry of Defence
Three Chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force Staff
President
What is the position of a Minister of State in the Central Government?
He is a Minister of Central Government but not a member of the Cabinet.
He looks after the interests of the State Cabinet.
He is the nominee of the State Governor.
He is the nominee of the State Cabinet.
Who among the following is directly responsible to Parliament for all matters concerning the Defence Services of India?
President
Prime Minister
Defence Minister
Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs
How many times the President of India can seek re-election to his post?
Once
3 times
2 times
Any number of times
Who among the following has the power to form a new state within the Union of India?
Speaker of Lok Sabha
President
Prime Minister
Supreme Court
Is the Prime Minister bound to advise the President on matters on which his advice is sought?
If the Council of Ministers so desires.
Yes
No
It is discretionary
When the Vice President officiates as President he draws the salary of
Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Both (A) and (C)
President
Member of Parliament
Who among the following can attend meetings of the Union Cabinet?
President
Cabinet Ministers
Ministers of State
Deputy Ministers
Who among the following has the Constitutional authority to make rules and regulations fixing the number of members of the UPSC?
Vice-President
President
Home Ministry
Cabinet Secretary
Under whose advice the President of India declares Emergency under Article 352?
Chief Ministers of all states
Prime Minister
Cabinet
Council of Ministers
Who acts as the President of India when neither the President nor the Vice President is available?
Senior most Governor of a State
Chief Justice of India
Speaker of Lok Sabha
Auditor General of India
A proclamation of emergency issued under Article 36 must be approved by the Parliament within
3 months
2 months
1 Month
6 weeks
The Union Council of Ministers is appointed by the
President of India according to his discretion
President of India on the advice of the Prime Minister
Prime Minister of India
Parliament
The President can proclaim emergency on the written advice of the
Speaker of Lok Sabha
Prime Minister
Chief Justice of India
Union Cabinet
The Union Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to
Rajya Sabha
President
House of the People
Prime Minister
Article 78 of the Constitution deals with
President's power to get information from the Council of Ministers.
Prime Minister's duty regarding keeping the President informed about the government's decisions and policies.
Emergency powers of the President
President's power to send advisory messages to the Parliament.
The maximum duration for which the Vice President may officiate as the President, is
1 year
6 months
4 months
9 months
The President's Rule in a State can be continued for a maximum period of
2 years
1 year
6 months
2 1/2 years
The Chairman and members of State Public Service Commission are appointed by the
President
Chairman, UPSC
Governor
Prime Minister
When a State Governor dies or resigns, who normally exercises his functions till a new Governor is appointed?
Chief Justice of the High Court
Advocate General of the State
Secretary General of the Governor
A person designated by State Cabinet
When a financial emergency is proclaimed
When a financial emergency is proclaimed?
Union budget will not be presented
Salaries and allowances of any class of employees may be reduced
Repayment of government debts will stop
Payment of salaries to public servants will be postponed
Who appoints the Chairman of the UPSC?
President
Speaker of Lok Sabha
Chief Justice of India
Prime Minister
Which of the following is correct regarding the Governor of a State?
All of the above
He can recommend to the President to impose President's Rule in the State.
No money bill can be introduced in the State Legislature without his prior permission.
He has the power of issuing ordinances when the legislature is not in session.
If the President wants to resign from office, he may do so by writing to the?
Chief Justice of India
Speaker of Lok Sabha
Prime Minister
Vice- President
Is the Prime Minister bound to advise if the Council of Ministers so desires?
Yes, if the Council of Ministers so desires
Yes
No
It is discretionary
The five year term of the President is calculated from the?
First day of the month following the month he assumes charge
Date of his election result
Day he assumes charge
First day of the month he assumes charge
Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Council of States?
Vice- President
Leader of the opposition
President
Speaker
Under which Article of the Constitution is the President's rule promulgated on any state in India?
326
370
380
356
At a time, President's rule can be imposed on a state for a maximum period of?
1 year
5 years
2 years
4 years
The Chairman of the Planning Commission in India is the?
President
Prime Minister
Minister of Planning
Finance Minister
When Parliament is not in session, the President can promulgate an ordinance which is to be ratified by the Parliament within?
6 weeks from the reassembly of Parliament
6 months from the reassembly of the Parliament
6 weeks from the date of issue of ordinance.
3 months from the date of issue of the ordinance.
The President of India is elected by an electoral college comprising of?
Elected members of Lok Sabha and state Legislative Assemblies.
Elected member of both Houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assembly
Elected members of both Houses of parliament.
Elected member of State Legislative Assemblies
If the office of the President of India falls vacant, within what time should the next president be elected?
Within 2 months
Within 1 year
Within 6 months
immediately
The President can proclaim a state of emergency in case of?
All of the above
Threat to financial stability of the country.
External aggression or internal disturbances threatening the security of the country.
Failure of constitutional machinery in a particular state.
In the election of the President, the value of the vote of the Lok Sabha members?
Differs according to the geographical size of the respective state.
None of these
Differs according to the number of votes a member represents.
is same
The Indian President is?
None of these
Titular executive
Real executive
Real/Titular executive
The minimum age required for becoming the prime Minister of India is?
30 years
35 years
40 years
25 years
The President may for violation of the Constitution be removed from the office by?
The Prime Minister
The Electoral College consisting of members of Parliament and the State Legislatures.
Impeachment
A no-confidence vote.
In which of the following situations does the President act in his own discretion?
In returning a proposal to the Council of Ministers for reconsideration
None of the Above
In appointing the Prime Minister
Both of these
The Prime Minister, Union Cabinet Minister, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers are all members of?
National Development Council
Regional Council
Planning Commission
Zonal Council
The President's Rule in a state means that the state is ruled by?
A caretaker government
The Chief Minister nominated by the President
The Governor of the State
The President directly
The Chief Minister of a Union Territory whenever such a set up exists, is appointed by?
The Lt. Governor
The majority party in the legislature
The President
The Prime Minister
Under what article of the Constitution of India can the President take over the administration of a state in case its constitutional machinery breaks down?
Art 352
Art 343
Art 356
Art 83
The President can make laws through ordinances?
Only on subjects contained in the concurrent list
Under no circumstances
On certain subjects even when Parliament is in session.
During the recess of the Parliament
Which of the following qualification is not essential for a person to become the Vice-President?
He must be an Indian.
He must be qualified to be a member of the Raj
None of these
He must be at least 35 years old.
Which of the following qualification President?
He must be an Indian.
He must be qualified to be a member of the Rajya Sabha.
He must not be less than 35 years.
He must be a graduate.
How many types of Emergency have been visualised in the Constitution of India?
Four
Three
One
Two
The impeachment proceedings against the Vice- President can be initiated
Only in Lok Sabha
In neither House of Parliament
In either House of Parliament
Only in Rajya Sabha
Who appoints the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir?
Chief Minister of the State
Prime Minister
Chief Justice of the High Court
President
The President of India can be removed from his office by the
Parliament
Chief Justice of India
Prime Minister
Lok Sabha
If the President returns a Bill sent to him for his assent and the Parliament once again passes the Bill in its original form, then the President
Can seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on the bill
Gives assent to the bill
Can once again return the bill for further reconsideration
Can ask for a referendum on the bill
If a Minister loses a no-confidence motion, then
Lok Sabha is dissolved
Only Prime Minister and that Minister resigns.
The whole Council of Ministers resigns
The Minister resigns
The only instance when the President of India exercised his power of veto related to the
Indian Post Office (Amendment Bill)
Dowry Prohibition Bill
Hindu Code Bill
PEPSU Appropriation Bill
The control of the preparation of electoral rolls for parliament and legislature vests with the
President
Election Commission
Cabinet
Prime Minister
What is contained in the tenth schedule of the constitution?
Languages recognised by constitution
Forms of oath or affirmation
Laws that cannot be challenged in any court of law
Provision regarding disqualification on grounds of defection
The Election commission holds election for
The Parliament, State Legislature and the posts of the president and the Vice-President
The parliament, State legislative Assemblies and the State Council
The Parliament
The parliament and the State Legislative Assemblies
For Election to the lok sabha, a nomination paper can be filed by
Any citizen of India
Any citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a Constituency
Anyone residing in India
A resident of the Constituency from which the election to be contested
In India, political parties are given recognition by
Election Commission
Speaker of Lok Sabha
President
Law Commission
The Vice President is elected by an Electoral College consisting of members of
Both Houses of Parliament and state legislative
Both Houses of Parliament
Lok Sabha
Rajya Sabha
The election commission does not conduct the elections to the
Lok Sabha
President's election
Rajya Sabha
Local Bodies
The maximum age prescribed for election as president is
No such Limit
62 years
58 years
60 years
The power to decide an election petition is vested in the
High Court
Election Commission
Parliament
Supreme Court
To elect the President of India, which one of the following election procedures is used?
System of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote
Secondary voting system
Proportional representation through list system
Collective Voting system
In which year were the first general election held in India?
1950-51
1948-49
1951-52
1947-48
Election to the house of the people and the Legislative Assemblies of States in India are conducted on the basis of
Single Transferable vote
Proportional Representation
Limited suffrage
Adult Franchise
Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
Chief Justice of India
President
Prime Minister
Parliament
Which among the following is not a part of the electoral reforms?
Installation of electronic voting machines
Appointment of election Commissioner
Registration of Political parties
Disqualifying the offenders
Recognition to a political party is accorded by
The Election Commission
A Committee of Whips
The ministry of parliament Affairs
The speaker of the Lok Sabha in the case of national Parties and the Speaker of Legislative assemblies in the case of regional parties
The Chief Minister of a state in India is not eligible to vote in the Presidential election if
He is a member of the Upper House of the State Legislature
He is a caretaker Chief Minister
He himself is a candidate
He is yet to prove his majority on the floor of the Lower House of the state Legislature
