Answer : C
Explanation
Article 340 of the Indian Constitution lays down conditions for the appointment of a Commission to investigate the conditions of backward classes.
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
Explanation
Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, one third of the members retire every second year, and are replaced by newly elected members. Each member is elected for a term of six years. The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
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.
Answer : B
Explanation
The Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal (Article 155). A person to be eligible for appointment as Governor should be citizen of India and has complete age of 35 years (Article 157).
Who, among the following, has the final right to sanction the expenditure of public money in India ?
Answer : B
Explanation
According to the Constitution of India, the Annual Financial Statement is placed by the President before both the Houses of Parliament.
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
Answer : A
Explanation
The President can act on his discretion (that is, without the advice of the ministers) in the appointment of Prime Minister when no party has a clear majority in the Lok Sabha or when the Prime Minister in office dies suddenly and there is no obvious successor.
A person who is not a member of Parliament can be appointed as a Minister by the President for a maximum period of:
Answer : D
Explanation
Article 75 of the Constitution of India specifies the manner in which the Union Ministers are appointed.
Who administers the oath of office to the President of India before he enters upon the office ?
Answer : A
Explanation
The oath of office to the President is administered by the Chief Justice of India and in his absence, the seniormost judge of the Supreme Court available..
In case a President dies while in office, the vice President can act as President for a maximum period of
Answer : C
Explanation
Article 63 of Indian Constitution states that "There shall be a Vice President of India." The Vice President acts as President in the absence of the president due to death, resignation, impeachment, or other situations.
The charge of impeachment against the President of India for his removal can be preferred by
Answer : A
Explanation
Article 61 of the Constitution of India provides the process of impeachment of the President on the ground of violation of the Constitution.
Who appoints the Prime Minister of India ?
Answer : B
Explanation
Article 75 of the Indian constitution states that prime minister of India shall be appointed by the president.
Which of the following appointments is not made by the President of India ?
Answer : B
Explanation
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the presiding officer of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India. The speaker is elected generally in the first meeting of the Lok Sabha following general elections.
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
Answer : C
Explanation
The presidential electoral college is made up of the following: elected members of the Rajya Sabha (upper house of the Parliament of India); elected members of the Lok Sabha (lower house of the Parliament of India); elected members of each state's State Legislative Assembly (lower house of the state legislature); and elected members of each union territory possessing a Legislative assembly (i.e., Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir and Puducherry).
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.
Answer : C
Explanation
The Contingency Fund of India is established under Article 267 of the Indian Constitution.
Who among the following holds office during the pleasure of the President ?
Answer : A
Explanation
The Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal. The Governor shall hold office during the pleasure of the President. The Governor may, by writing under his hand addressed to the President, resign his office.
The President of India gives his resignation to the ...
Answer : C
Explanation
The removal of the President of India from office is to be in accordance with procedure prescribed in Article 61 of the Constitution. He may, by writing under his hand addressed to the Vice-President, resign his office.
The Governor of a State is appointed by the President on the advice of the
Answer : A
Explanation
Article 74(1) of the Constitution provides that there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister as its head to aid and advise the President, who shall exercise his/her functions in accordance to the advice.
The President of India can be removed from office by:
Answer : C
Explanation
Article 61 specifies the Procedure for impeachment of the President of India.
Who act as the symbol of unity, integrity and solidarity of the nation?
Answer : B
Explanation
ARTICLE 52 : There shall be a President of India..