Does the President of India have veto power?
(A) Yes
(B) Only for money bills
(C) Nothing is written about this in the constitution
(D) No
What is the maximum period up to which the Proclamation issued by the President / extended by the Parliament under Article 356 of the Constitution can normally remain in force?
(A) six months
(B) one year
(C) two years
(D) until it is repealed by the Parliament
If approved by both houses, President's rule can continue for 6 months. It can be extended for a maximum of 3 years with the approval of the Parliament done every 6 months.
Under which of the following articles the constitutional order in a state is declared to be broken?
(A) Article-352
(B) Article-356
(C) Article-389
(D) Article-392
Under which article of the constitution can a state of emergency be declared in India due to war or external aggression?
(A) Article 356
(B) Article 352
(C) Article 353
(D) Article 354
Under which of the following pardoning power of the President, the term of punishment is reduced without changing its nature?
(A) commutation
(B) avoidance
(C) postponement
(D) procrastination
Under remission, the duration of sentence is reduced without changing its character. Under commutation, the punishment is changed to another. Under respite, less sentence is awarded. Under reprieve, the sentence is suspended temporarily.
The President of India has emergency powers
(A) 4 types
(B) 2 types
(C) 5 types
(D) 3 types
Write the name, Who is the constitutional head of the Government of India?
(A) President
(B) Prime Minister
(C) Chief Justice of India
(D) Attorney General
The President is the constitutional head of India. 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 with the advice.
Which of the following is not appointed by the President of India?
(A) Lok Sabha Speaker
(B) Chief Justice of India
(C) Chief of the Air Force
(D) Chief of Army Staff
What is the tenure of the Prime Minister of India?
(A) With the tenure of the Lok Sabha
(B) With the tenure of the President
(C) As long as it has the support of the majority of the Lok Sabha
(D) Five years
Which of the following process is the Prime Minister of India made by?
(A) election
(B) nomination
(C) appointment
(D) selection
The Prime Minister also has to work with other government Ministers to get laws passed by the parliament. The Prime Minister of India is not directly elected by the people of the country, they are elected by the president. The leader of the winning party, who wins with majority in Lok Sabha becomes the Prime Minister.
Get the Examsbook Prep App Today