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SSC CGL Polity – President & Vice-President – Level 2 · Exam Level · Tier I Sprint – 15 questions, subject: Indian Polity & Governance. 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.

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1.  
Which of the following does NOT form part of the electoral college for the President?

Correct Answer: C [Members of State Legislative Councils]

Explanation:

Answer: Members of State Legislative Councils. MLCs never vote.

2.  
Nominated members of Parliament can participate in:

Correct Answer: A [Impeachment of the President]

Explanation:

Answer: Impeachment of the President. Elected Elect, All Remove.

3.  
The notice of a resolution to impeach the President must be signed by not less than:

Correct Answer: B [One-fourth of the total members of the House]

Explanation:

Answer: One-fourth of the total members of the House. Art 61(2)(a).

4.  
How many days' written notice must be given before an impeachment resolution is moved?

Correct Answer: D [14 days]

Explanation:

Answer: 14 days. Quarter-Fortnight-Two-Thirds.

5.  
Match the followingMatch the mercy power with its meaning:
P. Commutation Q. Remission R. Respite S. Reprieve
1. Reducing the period without changing the form 2. Temporary stay of execution 3. Substituting a lighter form of punishment 4. Lesser sentence for a special fact

Correct Answer: C [P-3, Q-1, R-4, S-2]

Explanation:

Answer: P-3, Q-1, R-4, S-2. PCRRR ladder.

6.  
A vacancy in the office of President caused by death must be filled within:

Correct Answer: A [6 months]

Explanation:

Answer: 6 months. Art 62(2).

7.  
Assertion–ReasonAssertion (A): The Vice-President does not perform the duties of Chairman of the Rajya Sabha while acting as President.
Reason (R): The Vice-President is the ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

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

Explanation:

Both true, but R (he is Chairman) does not explain why he stops – that is the proviso to Art 64.

8.  
Reverse question'The executive power of the Union shall be vested in the President.' This is:

Correct Answer: D [Art 53]

Explanation:

Answer: Art 53. Art 53(1).

9.  
Odd one outwhich is NOT a condition of the President's office under Art 59?

Correct Answer: B [He must be a member of the Lok Sabha]

Explanation:

He must NOT be a member of any House.

10.  
Who was the first woman President of India?

Correct Answer: A [Pratibha Devisingh Patil]

Explanation:

Answer: Pratibha Devisingh Patil. 2007.

11.  
Trick SpotterWhich shortcut answers 'To whom does the Vice-President resign?'

Correct Answer: C [The resignation swap]

Explanation:

Answer: The resignation swap. VP resigns to the President.

12.  
Spot My Mistake“The President can be impeached for proved misbehaviour or incapacity.” Correct it:

Correct Answer: B [The only ground is violation of the Constitution]

Explanation:

Art 61(1) – 'violation of the Constitution' (misbehaviour or incapacity is the ground for judges).

13.  
The President's power to seek the advisory opinion of the Supreme Court is in:

Correct Answer: D [Art 143]

Explanation:

Answer: Art 143. Art 143.

14.  
Under Art 361, the President is not answerable to any court for:

Correct Answer: C [The exercise of the powers and duties of his office]

Explanation:

Art 361(1) – official acts only; election disputes go to the Supreme Court (Art 71).

15.  
Under Art 71(4), the election of a President cannot be challenged on the ground of:

Correct Answer: A [A vacancy in the electoral college at that time]

Explanation:

Answer: A vacancy in the electoral college at that time. Art 71(4).

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