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Indian Polity PYQ – Union Executive – Part 1 (Q 1–34) – 34 questions, subject: Polity. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

GSASO – 2020

Which article empowers the President of India to promulgate ordinances during the recess of the Parliament?

Correct Answer: D [Art. 123]

Explanation:

Article 123 empowers the President to promulgate ordinances when Parliament is not in session.

ADGS – 2021

'The PM shall be appointed by the President and other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the PM' is according to which of the following Articles?

Correct Answer: B [Article 75 (1)]

Explanation:

Article 75(1) says the Prime Minister is appointed by the President and other Ministers on the Prime Minister's advice.

The President administers the Union Territories and he / she exercises their powers through which of the following Ministry?

Correct Answer: A [The Home Ministry]

Explanation:

Under Article 239 the President administers Union Territories through the Union Home Ministry.

AGGS – 2021

The following statements relate to the election of the Indian President. Find out the wrong statement.

Correct Answer: B [He is elected by members of two Houses of Parliament alone]

Explanation:

The President is elected by an electoral college of elected MPs and elected MLAs of states, not by members of the two Houses of Parliament alone.

AHGS – 2021

Who is / are elected in India by single transferable vote system?

Correct Answer: B [President, Vice-President and Rajya Sabha members]

Explanation:

The President, Vice-President and Rajya Sabha members are elected by the single transferable vote under proportional representation.

PTGS – 2021

Match List I (Article) with List II (Powers of President of India) and choose the correct answer using the options given below:

(a) Art. 53 – 1. National emergency

(b) Art. 352 – 2. Appointment of Prime Minister

(d) Art. 75 – 4. Appointment of Attorney General of India

Correct Answer: B [3 1 4 2]

Explanation:

Article 53 vests executive power in the President, 352 is national emergency, 76 the Attorney General, and 75 the Prime Minister's appointment: 3 1 4 2.

Consider the following statements relating to the Union Council of Ministers:

I. Article 74 of the Indian Constitution deals with the Council of Ministers

II. It does not have the collective responsibility.

Of these:

Correct Answer: A [I is true]

Explanation:

Statement I is true as Article 74 provides a Council of Ministers to aid the President; II is false since Article 75(3) makes it collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.

GROUP 1 – 2021

(I) Money Bills can be introduced in the Parliament without the President's approval.

(II) The Finance Commission is appointed by the President.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Correct Answer: B [(II) only]

Explanation:

A Money Bill needs the President's recommendation (so I is false), and the Finance Commission is appointed by the President under Article 280, so only II is correct.

The Council of Ministers holds office during the pleasure of

Correct Answer: B [President]

Explanation:

Under Article 75(2), ministers hold office during the pleasure of the President.

10.

Which of the following articles broadly govern the relationship between the Prime Minister and the President?

Correct Answer: A [Articles 74, 75 and 78]

Explanation:

Articles 74, 75 and 78 govern the relationship between the Prime Minister and the President: advice, appointment and duty to inform.

11.

Consider the following statements:

I. The Constitution of India establishes a Parliamentary form of Government

II. Prime Minister is the Head of the Government

III. President is the Head of the Government

IV. Real executive power rests with the President of India

Choose the correct answer from the following:

Correct Answer: A [(I) and (II) only true]

Explanation:

India has a parliamentary system with the Prime Minister as head of government, while the President is only nominal head of state, so I and II are true.

12.

PSY – 2022

The President nominates ———— members to the Rajya Sabha.

Correct Answer: B [12 members]

Explanation:

The President nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha from literature, science, art and social service under Article 80.

13.

CAGS – 2022

The Indian President's 'Veto Power' is a combination of

1. Pocket Veto

2. Absolute Veto

3. Suspensive Veto

4. Qualified Veto

Correct Answer: A [1, 2 and 3]

Explanation:

The President's veto combines absolute, suspensive and pocket veto; India has no qualified veto.

14.

What is the procedure for removal of a Vice-President when he acts as a President?

Correct Answer: D [The method remains the same as for the President]

Explanation:

Under Article 65(3), a Vice-President acting as President enjoys the President's powers and immunities, so he is removed by the same impeachment method.

15.

CEGS – 2022

Which Article of the Indian Constitution says that "The Supreme Court is bound to give advice to the President of India"?

Correct Answer: A [Art. 143]

Explanation:

Article 143 lets the President seek the Supreme Court's advisory opinion on questions of law or fact.

16.

EO G3 – 2022

The Prime Minister of India is appointed by

Correct Answer: C [The President]

Explanation:

Under Article 75(1), the Prime Minister is appointed by the President, usually the leader of the Lok Sabha majority.

17.

AFG6 – 2022

Consider the following statements:

(I) The concept "executive power" is defined in the Constitution

(II) The executive power of the President is co-extensive with the legislative powers of the Union

(III) The "executive power" also includes determination of the Government policy

(IV) To be elected to the office of the President, a person must be registered as a voter in a "Parliamentary Assembly"

Choose the correct answer:

Correct Answer: B [(II) and (III) only]

Explanation:

The President's executive power is co-extensive with the Union's legislative power (Article 73) and includes policy determination, but it is not defined in the Constitution.

18.

GROUP 2 – 2022

Which of the following statements with respect to the Indian President's power is/are correct?

(i) Money bills can be introduced in the Parliament only with his prior recommendation

(ii) When the financial stability or credit of the nation is threatened, the President can declare the Financial emergency

(iii) The President is not answerable before any court of law for exercising the powers and duties of his office

(iv) The administration of Union Territories is the responsibility of the President

Correct Answer: D [(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) correct]

Explanation:

All four are correct: money bills need his recommendation, he can declare financial emergency, he is not answerable to courts for official acts, and he administers Union Territories.

19.

SURVEYOR DRAUGHTSMAN – 2022

Assertion [A]: The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.

Reason [R]: Ministers are appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.

Correct Answer: D [Both [A] and [R] are true but [R] is not the correct explanation of [A]]

Explanation:

Both are true, but collective responsibility arises from the parliamentary principle that the government needs Lok Sabha confidence, not from the appointment method.

20.

CBT – 2022

With reference to the veto power of the President, consider the following statements:

1. Ordinary bills can be ratified, rejected and returned

2. Money bills can be ratified, rejected but not returned

3. Constitutional amendment bills can be ratified, rejected or returned

Which of the above mentioned is/are correct?

Correct Answer: B [1 and 2]

Explanation:

Ordinary and money bills can be assented to or rejected, though a money bill cannot be returned; for a constitutional amendment bill he must give assent.

21.

Consider the following statements on the powers of the President to grant pardon:

(i) He exercises his authority as a court of appeal

(ii) His power is not independent of the judiciary

(iii) The President is not bound to hear a petitioner for mercy

(iv) Power to grant pardon is primarily a matter for his discretion

Correct Answer: C [(iii) only correct]

Explanation:

The President does not act as a court of appeal in granting pardon, but he need not hear a petitioner for mercy, and the power is not purely discretionary, so only (iii) is correct.

22.

TNPSC – 2022

Name the Prime Minister of India who initiated the "Look East Policy".

Correct Answer: A [P.V. Narasimha Rao]

Explanation:

P.V. Narasimha Rao's government (1991-96) initiated the Look East Policy to deepen economic and strategic ties with Southeast Asia.

23.

GROUP 1 – 2022

Consider the following statements and find the incorrect answer:

1. The Constitution imposes limits on the President in giving assent to a bill passed by the State Legislature

2. The President may refer a reserved bill to the Supreme Court under Article 143 for its opinion

3. The powers of the President to assent to bills passed by the State Legislature and by Parliament are the same

4. The President cannot keep a bill of the Parliament pending at his hands for an indefinite period of time

Correct Answer: D [3 and 4 only incorrect]

Explanation:

Statements 3 and 4 are incorrect: the President's powers over state bills and Parliament's bills differ, and the Constitution sets no time limit for assent.

24.

Which of the following is incorrectly matched?

1. Article 361 – The President enjoys protection from criminal proceedings against him in a court of law

2. Article 352 – National emergency

3. Article 356 – President's Rule in State

4. Article 360 – Finance Commission

Correct Answer: D [4 only]

Explanation:

Article 360 deals with financial emergency, not the Finance Commission, which comes under Article 280, so pair 4 is incorrectly matched.

25.

ROAD INSPECTOR – 2023

How many members are nominated by the President to the Rajya Sabha?

Correct Answer: B [12]

Explanation:

The President nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha under Article 80(1)(a).

26.

Choose the false statement with respect to the qualification for the election of the Indian President.

Correct Answer: B [He/She must have completed the age of forty years]

Explanation:

The minimum age to become President is 35 years under Article 58, not 40, so that statement is false.

27.

LIBRARY SCIENCE – 2023

Which one of the following Presidents of India was elected unopposed?

Correct Answer: C [Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy]

Explanation:

Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was elected unopposed in 1977, the only President so far elected without a contest.

28.

Which of the following Articles is related to the duties of the Prime Minister?

Correct Answer: D [Article 78]

Explanation:

Article 78 sets out the Prime Minister's duty to communicate to the President all Cabinet decisions on administration and legislative proposals.

29.

BURSAR – 2023

Which one of the following is NOT a qualification to become a President?

Correct Answer: B [He must be qualified to become a member of Rajya Sabha]

Explanation:

A President must be qualified to be a Lok Sabha member, not a Rajya Sabha member, so that option is not a qualification.

30.

CBT – 2023

The number of members of the Rajya Sabha nominated by the President of India is

Correct Answer: C [12]

Explanation:

The President nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha under Article 80(1)(a).

31.

HEALTH OFFICER – 2023

———— acts as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

Correct Answer: D [The Vice-President]

Explanation:

The Vice-President is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha under Articles 64 and 89.

32.

ACF – 2023

Which of the following statements are true about the Prime Minister's Office?

(i) Assisting the Prime Minister in respect of his overall responsibilities

(ii) Maintaining liaison with the President, Governors and foreign representatives in the country

(iii) Settles disputes between the ministries

Correct Answer: C [(i) and (ii) only]

Explanation:

The Prime Minister's Office assists the Prime Minister and liaises with the President, Governors and foreign representatives, while resolving inter-ministry disputes is the Cabinet Secretariat's job.

33.

The Executive Officer of the Cantonment Board is appointed by

Correct Answer: D [The President of India]

Explanation:

The Executive Officer of a Cantonment Board is appointed by the President of India through the Defence Ministry.

34.

GROUP 1C (DEO) – 2023

Which of the following statement/s is/are true about the Council of Ministers and the Cabinet?

(i) A Cabinet Minister is the head of one or more departments

(ii) The Ministers meet jointly and frame the policies of the Government

(iii) Ministers of State and Deputy Ministers do not have a share in the formation of Government policies

Correct Answer: D [(i), (ii) and (iii)]

Explanation:

All three are true: a Cabinet Minister heads departments, ministers jointly frame policy, and ministers of state and deputy ministers have no share in forming policy.

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