Test: The Executive (Union Government)

Question 1

The executive power of the Indian Union is vested in the

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President

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Parliament

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Prime Minister

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Council of Ministers

Question 2

The President of India is elected by

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Proportional representation by a single transferable vote.

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Proportional representation by a list system

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List system

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Single member territorial representation

Question 3

The President of India is elected by the

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The elected representatives of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies

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Lok Sabha

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Rajya Sabha

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People directly

Question 4

Who amongst the following CANNOT vote in the election of the President?

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Members nominated by the President in the Council of States

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Speaker of the Lok Sabha

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Speaker of the Vidhan Sabha

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Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Question 5

Who was the elected President of India unanimously?

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N. Sanjiva Reddy

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Dr. S. Radha Krishnan

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V.V. Giri

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Gyani Zail Singh

Question 6

Which of the following is appointed by the President?

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All the above

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Judges of the High Courts

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Lt. Governors of Union Territories

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Chief Justice of India

Question 7

Which one of the following officials is not appointed by the President?

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District and Sessions Judges

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Judges of the Supreme Court

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Judges of the High Court

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Attorney General of India

Question 8

Who among the following DOES NOT hold office at the pleasure of the President?

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Speaker of the Lok Sabha

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Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission

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Attorney General of India

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Comptroller and Auditor General of India

Question 9

The President appoints all of the following but

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Advocate General

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Attorney General

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Chief Election Commissioner

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Chief Justice of India

Question 10

Who is legally competent to declare war orconclude peace?

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The President

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The Council of Ministers

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The Parliament

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The Prime Minister

Question 11

If a vote of ‘no confidence’ is passed by the legislature against the Prime Minister,

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The Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers and allother Ministers have to resign

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only the Cabinet resigns

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only the Prime Minister has to resign

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None of the above

Question 12

The satisfaction of President for any provision means

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Satisfaction of the President in a constitutional sense i.e. the satisfaction of his council of ministers

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Satisfaction of the President in person

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Both A and B

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Satisfaction on the basis of recommendations of the Governor

Question 13

After which Amendment in Article 74 was the word ‘may’ replaced with ‘shall’ is to clarify that the President shall exercise his functions in accordance with the advice of the council ofministers?

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42nd

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40th

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44th

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39th

Question 14

Which one is regarded as the most active committee of the Cabinet?

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Committee on political affairs

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Committee on economic affairs

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Committee on appointments

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Committee on foreign affairs

Question 15

In which case is the President NOT bound by the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers?

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In deciding the question whether a member of Lok Sabha has become disqualified

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In deciding the removal of a Governor

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While exercising power to grant pardon

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In dismissing a civil servant without any enquiryand hearing on the ground of security of the State

Question 16

The President of India is elected by

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Proportional representation by a single transferable vote.

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Proportional representation by a list system

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List system

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Single member territorial representation

Question 17

The President of India can return the advice ofthe Cabinet for reconsideration

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once only

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twice only

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any number of times

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not even once

Question 18

The veto power of the President covers

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All Bills other than Money Bills and Constitutional Amendment Bills

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Money Bills

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Non-Money Bills

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Constitutional Amendment Bills

Question 19

The only instance of the President exercising his power of veto related to

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The Indian Post Office Amendment Bill

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The Hindu Code Bill

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The PEPSU Appropriate Bill

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The Dowry Prohibition Bill

Question 20

If the President wants to resign, he should address his resignation letter to the

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Vice-President

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Parliament

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Prime Minister

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Chief Justice of India

Question 21

Any charge for the impeachment of the President may be initiated

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in either House of Parliament

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only in Rajya Sabha

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only in Lok Sabha

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only in joint session of Parliament

Question 22

The Vice-President discharges the duties of the President in the event of

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all these situations

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his resignation

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his absence due to illness

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his death

Question 23

The Vice-President can be removed before his term by

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the two Houses of Parliament

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the President at this discretion

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the Rajya Sabha with two-thirds majority

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the President with the consent of the majority ofthe State Legislatures

Question 24

In the event of vacancies in the offices of both the President and the Vice-President, who shall discharge the functions of the President till a new one is elected?

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Chief Justice of India

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Speaker of the Lok Sabha

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Leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha

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Senior-most Governor

Question 25

A Governor holds office

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at the pleasure of the President.

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as long as he enjoys the confidence of State Legislative Assembly

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as long as he enjoys the confidence of Lok Sabha

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during the pleasure of the Union Council of Ministers

Question 26

The minimum age for the Governor of a State is

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35 years

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25 years

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30 years

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40 years

Question 27

Which legislative power is enjoyed by the Governor?

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All of these powers.

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He can summon or prorogue the State Legislature.

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He can appoint one-sixth of the members of the Legislative Council.

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He can nominate certain members of Anglo-Indian Community to the Legislative Assembly.

Question 28

A Governor can return the advice of the Cabinet for reconsideration

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once only

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twice only

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any number of times

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not even once

Question 29

Generally, the Prime Minister is

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a member of Lok Sabha

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not a member of Parliament

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a member of Rajya Sabha

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a member of the Lok Sabha as well as Rajya Sabha

Question 30

Who allocates portfolios among the ministers?

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The President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister

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The Prime Minister

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The President at his discretion

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The Speaker by draw of lots

The Executive (Union Government) - SSC CGL Free MCQ Test with solutions

MCQ Practice Test & Solutions: Test: The Executive (Union Government) (30 Questions)

The executive power of the Indian Union is vested in the

The President of India is elected by

The President of India is elected by the

Who amongst the following CANNOT vote in the election of the President?

Who was the elected President of India unanimously?

Which of the following is appointed by the President?

Which one of the following officials is not appointed by the President?

Who among the following DOES NOT hold office at the pleasure of the President?

The President appoints all of the following but

Who is legally competent to declare war orconclude peace?

If a vote of ‘no confidence’ is passed by the legislature against the Prime Minister,

The satisfaction of President for any provision means

After which Amendment in Article 74 was the word ‘may’ replaced with ‘shall’ is to clarify that the President shall exercise his functions in accordance with the advice of the council ofministers?

Which one is regarded as the most active committee of the Cabinet?

In which case is the President NOT bound by the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers?

The President of India is elected by

The President of India can return the advice ofthe Cabinet for reconsideration

The veto power of the President covers

The only instance of the President exercising his power of veto related to

If the President wants to resign, he should address his resignation letter to the

Any charge for the impeachment of the President may be initiated

The Vice-President discharges the duties of the President in the event of

The Vice-President can be removed before his term by

In the event of vacancies in the offices of both the President and the Vice-President, who shall discharge the functions of the President till a new one is elected?

A Governor holds office

The minimum age for the Governor of a State is

Which legislative power is enjoyed by the Governor?

A Governor can return the advice of the Cabinet for reconsideration

Generally, the Prime Minister is

Who allocates portfolios among the ministers?

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