What can the President do if a State does not comply with the directions of the Central Government?
(A) He can dissolve the State Legislative Assembly and order fresh elections
(B) He can declare a failure of the constitutional machinery in the state and take over the responsibility of governing the state
(C) He can send paramilitary forces to the state to enforce compliance
(D) Can do any of the above
What is the age limit for a citizen to be elected as the President of India?
(A) 25 Years
(B) 30 Years
(C) 35 Years
(D) 18 Years
If the Anglo-Indian community does not get adequate representation in the Lok Sabha, two members of the community can be nominated.
(A) by the Prime Minister
(B) by the President
(C) by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(D) by the President in consultation with the Parliament
In which constitutional act of India the voting age was reduced from 21 years to 18 years?
(A) 42nd Amendment Act
(B) 61st Amendment Act
(C) 74th Amendment Act
(D) 83rd Amendment Act
For how long can the office of the President remain vacant?
(A) 06 Months
(B) 03 Months
(C) 09 Months
(D) 12 Months
When does the President of India address both the houses of the Parliament at the beginning of the first session?
(A) Every Year
(B) After every general election to the Lok Sabha
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 Nor 2
In the case of the first session after each general election to Lok Sabha, the President addresses both Houses of Parliament assembled together after the members have made and subscribed the oath or affirmation and the Speaker has been elected. The President's Address is a solemn and formal act under the Constitution.
Who can initiate the impeachment of the President?
(A) 14 members of either House of the Parliament
(B) Half of the members of either House of the Parliament
(C) Half of the state legislatures
(D) 13 members of any state legislature
For what period the President's Ordinance remains in force?
(A) Three Months
(B) Six Months
(C) Nine Months
(D) Indefinitely
How many types of emergency arrangements can be considered under the Constitution of India?
(A) None
(B) Two
(C) Three
(D) Four
Who is referred to as the Supreme Commander of the armies in India?
(A) General of the army
(B) Defense Minister
(C) President
(D) Field Marshal
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