SSC CGL Polity – President & Vice-President – Tier II Level · Marathon

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SSC CGL Polity – President & Vice-President – Tier II Level · Marathon – 10 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.  
True/False drillConsider the following about acting Presidents:
I. V. V. Giri acted as President after Dr Zakir Husain's death in 1969.
II. B. D. Jatti acted as President in 1977.
III. M. Hidayatullah acted as President while he was Vice-President.
IV. While acting as President, the Vice-President also draws the Chairman's salary.
How many of the above statements are correct?

Correct Answer: D [Only two]

Explanation:

Two correct: Hidayatullah was Chief Justice; proviso to Art 64.

2.  
The Vice-President was originally elected by members of both Houses 'assembled at a joint meeting'. Which amendment changed this to an electoral college?

Correct Answer: A [11th Amendment, 1961]

Explanation:

Answer: 11th Amendment, 1961. 11th Amendment.

3.  
In the President's election, a candidate is declared elected when he secures:

Correct Answer: C [More than half of the total value of valid votes (the quota)]

Explanation:

Answer: More than half of the total value of valid votes (the quota). Quota system.

4.  
The value of an elected MLA's vote in the presidential election depends on:

Correct Answer: A [The State's population (1971 census) divided by its number of elected MLAs]

Explanation:

Art 55(2)(a) – population per seat ÷ 1000.

5.  
Match the followingMatch the Article with its subject:
P. Art 57 Q. Art 59 R. Art 62 S. Art 70
1. Discharge of President's functions in other contingencies 2. Conditions of President's office 3. Eligibility for re-election 4. Time of election to fill a vacancy

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

Explanation:

57 re-election; 59 conditions; 62 vacancy; 70 contingencies.

6.  
An impeachment resolution must be passed in each House by:

Correct Answer: B [Two-thirds of the total membership of the House]

Explanation:

Answer: Two-thirds of the total membership of the House. Total membership.

7.  
A President elected after the death of a sitting President holds office for:

Correct Answer: C [A full term of five years from entering office]

Explanation:

Answer: A full term of five years from entering office. Art 62(2).

8.  
Which of these is NOT treated as an office of profit for the purpose of Art 58?

Correct Answer: B [Minister of a State]

Explanation:

Explanation to Art 58: President, VP, Governor, Ministers.

9.  
Which President was elected unopposed?

Correct Answer: C [N. Sanjiva Reddy]

Explanation:

Answer: N. Sanjiva Reddy. 1977.

10.  
True/False drillWhich of these powers does the President have?
I. Nominating 12 members to the Rajya Sabha
II. Proclaiming financial emergency under Art 360
III. Appointing the Chief Election Commissioner
IV. Returning a Money Bill for reconsideration
How many of the above statements are correct?

Correct Answer: A [Only three]

Explanation:

Money Bills cannot be returned.

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