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1. Who is the constitutional head of the Indian Union?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Prime Minister
B) President
C) Vice-President
D) Chief Justice of India
Answer: B) President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 52 states that India shall have a President, who is the constitutional head of the Union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Under which Article is the office of President mentioned?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 52
B) Article 53
C) Article 54
D) Article 55
Answer: A) Article 52<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 52 provides for the President of India, establishing the office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Who elects the President of India?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) People directly
B) Members of Lok Sabha
C) Electoral College
D) Parliament alone
Answer: C) Electoral College<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 54 states that the President is elected by an Electoral College consisting of elected MPs and elected MLAs of states\/UTs (Delhi & Puducherry).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Which method is used for Presidential elections in India?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) First-Past-the-Post
B) Direct Voting
C) Proportional Representation by means of Single Transferable Vote
D) Simple Majority
Answer: C) Proportional Representation by means of Single Transferable Vote<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 55 provides this method ensuring proportionality and uniformity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. What is the minimum age to become President of India?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) 25 years
B) 30 years
C) 35 years
D) 40 years
Answer: C) 35 years<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> As per Article 58, a person must be at least 35 years old to contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Who administers the oath of office to the President?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Prime Minister
B) Speaker of Lok Sabha
C) Chief Justice of India
D) Vice-President
Answer: C) Chief Justice of India<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 60 \u2013 The oath is administered by the Chief Justice of India, or in his absence, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. What is the term of office of the President?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) 4 years
B) 5 years
C) 6 years
D) 7 years
Answer: B) 5 years<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 56 provides a five-year term from the date of entering office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Can the President of India be re-elected?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) No
B) Yes, only once
C) Yes, unlimited times
D) Only twice
Answer: C) Yes, unlimited times<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Constitution does not limit the number of terms. E.g., Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected twice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Which Article deals with the manner of election of the President?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 52
B) Article 54
C) Article 56
D) Article 61
Answer: B) Article 54<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 54 prescribes the electoral college system for President\u2019s election.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Who can remove the President from office?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Prime Minister
B) Parliament
C) Supreme Court
D) Electoral College
Answer: B) Parliament<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 61 provides impeachment by Parliament for violation of the Constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. What majority is required for impeachment of the President?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Simple majority
B) 2\/3rd of members present and voting
C) 2\/3rd of total membership of each House
D) Special majority of Electoral College
Answer: C) 2\/3rd of total membership of each House<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Impeachment requires a two-thirds majority of the total membership of both Houses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. Who decides on disputes regarding Presidential elections?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Parliament
B) Election Commission
C) Supreme Court
D) Lok Sabha
Answer: C) Supreme Court<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 71 \u2013 Supreme Court is the final authority in Presidential election disputes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. In case of death of President, who acts as President?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Prime Minister
B) Chief Justice of India
C) Vice-President
D) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Answer: C) Vice-President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 65 states Vice-President acts as President during vacancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. Who fixes the salary and allowances of the President?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Prime Minister
B) Union Cabinet
C) Parliament
D) Finance Commission
Answer: C) Parliament<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 59 \u2013 Parliament determines President\u2019s emoluments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15. Present salary of the President of India (as of 2023)?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) \u20b91.5 lakh\/month
B) \u20b93 lakh\/month
C) \u20b95 lakh\/month
D) \u20b97 lakh\/month
Answer: C) \u20b95 lakh\/month<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> After the 2018 revision, President\u2019s salary is \u20b95 lakh per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16. President\u2019s official residence is known as:
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Janpath Bhawan
B) Rashtrapati Bhavan
C) Sansad Bhavan
D) India House
Answer: B) Rashtrapati Bhavan<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi is the President\u2019s residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17. The first woman President of India was:
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Indira Gandhi
B) Pratibha Patil
C) Sonia Gandhi
D) Draupadi Murmu
Answer: B) Pratibha Patil<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Pratibha Patil was the 12th President (2007\u20132012).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18. The first tribal woman President of India is:
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Pratibha Patil
B) Draupadi Murmu
C) Meira Kumar
D) Sarojini Naidu
Answer: B) Draupadi Murmu<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Draupadi Murmu became the 15th President of India in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

19. Who was the first President of India?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
B) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C) Zakir Hussain
D) C. Rajagopalachari
Answer: B) Dr. Rajendra Prasad<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Rajendra Prasad was the first President (1950\u20131962) and the only one to serve two terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

20. Who was the shortest serving President of India?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Zakir Hussain
B) Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
C) Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
D) V.V. Giri
Answer: B) Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> He served from 1974 to 1977 and died in office (2 years, 171 days).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

21. Which President gave assent to the 42nd Constitutional Amendment (Mini Constitution)?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) V.V. Giri
B) Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
C) Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
D) Giani Zail Singh
Answer: C) Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> He signed the controversial 42nd Amendment during Emergency (1976).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

22. Who was the first President to die in office?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Rajendra Prasad
B) Zakir Hussain
C) Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
D) V.V. Giri
Answer: B) Zakir Hussain<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Zakir Hussain died in 1969 while serving as President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

23. Who was the youngest President of India?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
B) V.V. Giri
C) R. Venkataraman
D) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
Answer: A) Neelam Sanjiva Reddy<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> He became President at 64 years in 1977.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

24. Who was the first President to face impeachment proceedings?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
B) V.V. Giri
C) No President so far
D) R. Venkataraman
Answer: C) No President so far<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Though provision exists, no President has ever been impeached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

25. Who is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of India?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Prime Minister
B) Defence Minister
C) President
D) Cabinet Committee on Security
Answer: C) President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 53 \u2013 The executive power of the Union is vested in the President, making him the Supreme Commander.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

26. Who was the first Dalit President of India?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
B) K.R. Narayanan
C) Giani Zail Singh
D) R. Venkataraman
Answer: B) K.R. Narayanan<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> K.R. Narayanan (1997\u20132002) was the first Dalit President of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

27. Who was the first Sikh President of India?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Giani Zail Singh
B) Manmohan Singh
C) Charan Singh
D) Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
Answer: A) Giani Zail Singh<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Giani Zail Singh was the 7th President of India (1982\u20131987).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

28. The President is elected for a term of:
<\/mark><\/strong>A) 4 years
B) 5 years
C) 6 years
D) 7 years
Answer: B) 5 years<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 56 states that the President holds office for five years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

29. Who presides over the joint session of Parliament?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Prime Minister
B) President
C) Vice-President
D) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Answer: D) Speaker of Lok Sabha<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The President summons the joint session, but the Speaker presides over it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

30. The minimum number of proposers required for a Presidential candidate is:
<\/mark><\/strong>A) 10
B) 50
C) 100
D) 20
Answer: B) 50<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> A candidate must be proposed by at least 50 electors and seconded by 50 electors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

31. The security deposit for Presidential election is:
<\/mark><\/strong>A) \u20b910,000
B) \u20b915,000
C) \u20b920,000
D) \u20b925,000
Answer: D) \u20b925,000<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> As per Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, the deposit is \u20b925,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

32. Who conducts the election of the President?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Parliament
B) Supreme Court
C) Election Commission of India
D) Prime Minister
Answer: C) Election Commission of India<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 324 \u2013 The Election Commission conducts Presidential elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

33. The value of votes of MLAs in Presidential election is based on:
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Equal distribution
B) Population of State (1971 Census)
C) Present Population
D) Number of MPs
Answer: B) Population of State (1971 Census)<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The value of MLA\u2019s vote is calculated based on the 1971 Census population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

34. The value of MP\u2019s vote in Presidential election is determined by:
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Parliament
B) Election Commission
C) Dividing total value of MLA votes by total elected MPs
D) Supreme Court
Answer: C) Dividing total value of MLA votes by total elected MPs<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Formula ensures equality between Union and States in Presidential election.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

35. Which Article mentions impeachment of President?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 54
B) Article 56
C) Article 61
D) Article 72
Answer: C) Article 61<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 61 provides the detailed procedure for impeachment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

36. The President can resign by addressing his resignation to:
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Vice-President
B) Prime Minister
C) Chief Justice of India
D) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Answer: A) Vice-President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 56 \u2013 President resigns by writing to the Vice-President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

37. Who was the first acting President of India?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) B.D. Jatti
B) V.V. Giri
C) Zakir Hussain
D) Rajendra Prasad
Answer: B) V.V. Giri<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> V.V. Giri acted as President after Zakir Hussain\u2019s death in 1969.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

38. Who was the second acting President of India?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
B) B.D. Jatti
C) R. Venkataraman
D) Giani Zail Singh
Answer: B) B.D. Jatti<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> B.D. Jatti was Acting President after Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed\u2019s death in 1977.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

39. Who decides disputes regarding election of Vice-President and President?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Election Commission
B) Parliament
C) Supreme Court
D) Rajya Sabha
Answer: C) Supreme Court<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 71 \u2013 The Supreme Court adjudicates disputes in Presidential\/Vice-Presidential elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

40. Who nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Prime Minister
B) President
C) Vice-President
D) Chief Justice of India
Answer: B) President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 80 \u2013 The President nominates 12 members with special knowledge in literature, science, art, and social service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

41. Who nominates 2 Anglo-Indian members to Lok Sabha (till 2020)?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Prime Minister
B) President
C) Governor
D) Speaker
Answer: B) President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 331 (before 104th Amendment, 2019) allowed President to nominate 2 Anglo-Indians to Lok Sabha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

42. Under which Article can the President dissolve Lok Sabha?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 83
B) Article 85
C) Article 352
D) Article 356
Answer: B) Article 85<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> President can dissolve Lok Sabha under Article 85 on advice of Council of Ministers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

43. The power to pardon, reprieve, respite, remit or commute punishment lies with:
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Prime Minister
B) Supreme Court
C) President
D) Governor
Answer: C) President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 72 gives President clemency powers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

44. Which of the following is NOT a type of President\u2019s pardon power?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Pardon
B) Reprieve
C) Respite
D) Adjournment
Answer: D) Adjournment<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Adjournment is related to legislature, not clemency powers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

45. President\u2019s ordinance-making power is mentioned under:
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 123
B) Article 124
C) Article 126
D) Article 356
Answer: A) Article 123<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 123 gives President power to promulgate ordinances when Parliament is not in session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

46. Who advises the President in India?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Governors
B) Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
C) Supreme Court
D) Parliament
Answer: B) Prime Minister and Council of Ministers<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 74 \u2013 President acts on aid and advice of Council of Ministers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

47. Who was the first President elected unopposed?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B) Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
C) V.V. Giri
D) K.R. Narayanan
Answer: B) Neelam Sanjiva Reddy<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> In 1977, Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was elected unopposed as President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

48. Who represents India in international affairs?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Prime Minister
B) President
C) External Affairs Minister
D) Lok Sabha Speaker
Answer: B) President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> As Head of State, the President represents India in foreign relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

49. The President of India must be qualified for election as:
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Member of Lok Sabha
B) Member of Rajya Sabha
C) Either of the two Houses
D) Chief Justice of India
Answer: A) Member of Lok Sabha<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 58 \u2013 Candidate must be qualified to be elected as a member of Lok Sabha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

50. Who was the President during the Emergency of 1975\u201377?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Zakir Hussain
B) Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
C) Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
D) V.V. Giri
Answer: B) Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed was President during the 1975\u201377 Emergency declared by Indira Gandhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

51. The President of India can be removed from office for:
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Corruption
B) Misuse of power
C) Violation of the Constitution
D) Inefficiency
Answer: C) Violation of the Constitution<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 61 provides for impeachment of the President for violation of the Constitution only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

52. During impeachment, who frames the charges against the President?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Lok Sabha
B) Rajya Sabha
C) Either House of Parliament
D) Supreme Court
Answer: C) Either House of Parliament<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Impeachment motion can be initiated in either House and must be passed by two-thirds of total membership of both Houses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

53. Who has the power to summon and prorogue Parliament?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Prime Minister
B) Speaker of Lok Sabha
C) President
D) Rajya Sabha Chairman
Answer: C) President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 85 empowers the President to summon, prorogue, and dissolve Lok Sabha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

54. Whose prior sanction is required before introducing certain bills in Parliament?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Prime Minister
B) Vice-President
C) Speaker of Lok Sabha
D) President
Answer: D) President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> For example, a Money Bill, bills involving state boundaries, or bills affecting taxation need prior Presidential recommendation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

55. Money Bills can be introduced in Lok Sabha only with the recommendation of:
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Prime Minister
B) Finance Minister
C) President
D) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Answer: C) President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 110 requires prior approval of the President before introducing a Money Bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

56. The President addresses both Houses of Parliament assembled together at:
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Each Budget Session
B) First Session after each General Election and at the start of each year
C) On Republic Day
D) During Emergency
Answer: B) First Session after each General Election and at the start of each year<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 87 mandates Presidential address at the beginning of the first session each year and first session after elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

57. Which Article gives the President the power to grant pardons in death sentence cases?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 72
B) Article 74
C) Article 76
D) Article 78
Answer: A) Article 72<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> President has exclusive power to pardon, reprieve, remit, commute, or suspend sentences, including death sentences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

58. Can the President return a Money Bill for reconsideration?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Yes, once
B) Yes, twice
C) No
D) Only in emergency
Answer: C) No<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> President must give assent to a Money Bill; he cannot return it for reconsideration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

59. When can the President return an ordinary bill?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Never
B) Only once
C) Twice
D) Any number of times
Answer: B) Only once<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 111 \u2013 President can return a non-Money Bill once for reconsideration. If Parliament passes it again, he must assent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

60. Who decides on doubts and disputes regarding President\u2019s election?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Parliament
B) Election Commission
C) Supreme Court
D) Prime Minister
Answer: C) Supreme Court<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 71 makes Supreme Court the authority for disputes related to Presidential elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

61. Who appoints the Prime Minister of India?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Lok Sabha
B) President
C) Governor
D) Chief Justice of India
Answer: B) President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 75 \u2013 The President appoints the Prime Minister and other ministers on PM\u2019s advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

62. Who appoints the Judges of Supreme Court and High Courts?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Prime Minister
B) President
C) Chief Justice of India
D) Parliament
Answer: B) President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Articles 124 and 217 \u2013 Judges are appointed by the President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

63. Who appoints the Attorney General of India?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Prime Minister
B) President
C) Law Minister
D) Supreme Court
Answer: B) President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 76 \u2013 The Attorney General is appointed by the President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

64. Who appoints the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Prime Minister
B) Finance Minister
C) President
D) Parliament
Answer: C) President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 148 \u2013 CAG is appointed by the President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

65. Who appoints the Governors of States?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Prime Minister
B) President
C) Parliament
D) Supreme Court
Answer: B) President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 155 \u2013 The Governor of a state is appointed by the President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

66. Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Prime Minister
B) President
C) Parliament
D) Chief Justice of India
Answer: B) President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 324 \u2013 President appoints Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

67. Who appoints the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Chairman and members?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Prime Minister
B) President
C) Parliament
D) Home Minister
Answer: B) President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 316 \u2013 President appoints UPSC Chairman and members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

68. Who appoints the Finance Commission of India?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Prime Minister
B) Parliament
C) President
D) NITI Aayog
Answer: C) President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 280 \u2013 Finance Commission is appointed by the President every 5 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

69. Who lays the reports of CAG, UPSC, and Finance Commission before Parliament?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Prime Minister
B) Speaker of Lok Sabha
C) President
D) Vice-President
Answer: C) President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Reports are submitted to the President, who lays them before Parliament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

70. In which case did the Supreme Court rule that President is bound by advice of Council of Ministers?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Kesavananda Bharati case
B) Shamsher Singh case
C) Indira Gandhi vs. Raj Narain case
D) Golaknath case
Answer: B) Shamsher Singh case (1974)<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Supreme Court held that the President is a constitutional head and must act on advice of ministers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

71. Can the President declare a National Emergency without Cabinet recommendation?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Yes
B) No
C) Only in war
D) Only in internal disturbance
Answer: B) No<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> 44th Amendment (1978) made it mandatory for President to act on written recommendation of Union Cabinet for Emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

72. Who has the power to declare President\u2019s Rule in a state?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Prime Minister
B) Governor
C) President
D) Parliament
Answer: C) President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 356 \u2013 President\u2019s Rule is imposed by the President on Governor\u2019s report or otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

73. The President can proclaim Financial Emergency under which Article?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 352
B) Article 356
C) Article 360
D) Article 365
Answer: C) Article 360<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 360 empowers President to declare Financial Emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

74. The maximum duration of President\u2019s Rule in a state (with Parliament\u2019s approval) is:
<\/mark><\/strong>A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 2 years
D) 3 years
Answer: D) 3 years<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Normally valid for 6 months, can be extended up to 3 years with parliamentary approval and EC certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

75. Which Article empowers the President to declare a National Emergency?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 352
B) Article 356
C) Article 360
D) Article 365
Answer: A) Article 352<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 352 provides for National Emergency on grounds of war, external aggression, or armed rebellion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

76. Who was the President of India during the Indo-China war of 1962?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Rajendra Prasad
B) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
C) Zakir Hussain
D) V.V. Giri
Answer: B) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Dr. S. Radhakrishnan was President during the 1962 war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

77. Who was the President during the Indo-Pak war of 1971?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Zakir Hussain
B) V.V. Giri
C) Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
D) R. Venkataraman
Answer: B) V.V. Giri<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> V.V. Giri was the President during the 1971 war with Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

78. Who was the President of India during the Kargil war (1999)?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) K.R. Narayanan
B) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
C) R. Venkataraman
D) Pratibha Patil
Answer: A) K.R. Narayanan<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> K.R. Narayanan was President during the Kargil conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

79. Who was the President when Emergency (1975\u201377) was proclaimed?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Zakir Hussain
B) Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
C) Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
D) Giani Zail Singh
Answer: B) Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> He approved Emergency proclamation under Indira Gandhi\u2019s advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

80. Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Prime Minister
B) President
C) Law Minister
D) Collegium
Answer: B) President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 124 \u2013 President appoints the CJI and other judges of Supreme Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

81. The President is a part of which organ of the Government?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Executive
B) Legislature
C) Judiciary
D) Both Executive & Legislature
Answer: D) Both Executive & Legislature<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> President is part of the Union Executive (Article 53) and also an integral part of Parliament (Article 79).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

82. President\u2019s assent is mandatory for which category of bills?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Ordinary Bill
B) Money Bill
C) Constitutional Amendment Bill
D) All of the above
Answer: B) Money Bill<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The President cannot withhold or return a Money Bill (Article 110).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

83. Which President is known as the \u201cPeople\u2019s President\u201d?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) K.R. Narayanan
B) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
C) Pratibha Patil
D) Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
Answer: B) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Due to his simplicity and connect with youth, Kalam was called the People\u2019s President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

84. Who was the first Muslim President of India?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Zakir Hussain
B) Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
C) Abdul Kalam
D) Giani Zail Singh
Answer: A) Zakir Hussain<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Zakir Hussain became the first Muslim President in 1967.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

85. Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces of India?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Prime Minister
B) Defence Minister
C) President
D) Army Chief
Answer: C) President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 53 \u2013 Executive power vests in President, making him Supreme Commander.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

86. Can the President refuse to sign a Constitutional Amendment Bill?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Yes
B) No
C) Only in special cases
D) Only in Emergency
Answer: B) No<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 368 \u2013 President must give assent to Constitutional Amendment Bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

87. Who was the President during the implementation of Mandal Commission report (1990)?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) R. Venkataraman
B) Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
C) K.R. Narayanan
D) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Answer: A) R. Venkataraman<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> R. Venkataraman (1987\u20131992) was the President when Mandal report was implemented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

88. Who was the President during Pokhran-II nuclear tests (1998)?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Shankar Dayal Sharma
B) K.R. Narayanan
C) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
D) Pratibha Patil
Answer: B) K.R. Narayanan<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> K.R. Narayanan was President when India conducted nuclear tests in 1998.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

89. Which Article requires President to be informed of all decisions of the Council of Ministers?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Article 74
B) Article 75
C) Article 77
D) Article 78
Answer: D) Article 78<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> PM must communicate all decisions of Council to the President under Article 78.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

90. Which President authored the book Turning Points?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) K.R. Narayanan
B) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
C) Pratibha Patil
D) R. Venkataraman
Answer: B) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Abdul Kalam wrote several books, including Wings of Fire and Turning Points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

91. Who was the first President to cast a vote in Lok Sabha elections while in office?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B) K.R. Narayanan
C) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
D) Pratibha Patil
Answer: B) K.R. Narayanan<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> In 1998, K.R. Narayanan became the first sitting President to vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

92. Who was the first President elected after being defeated in earlier elections?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) V.V. Giri
B) Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
C) R. Venkataraman
D) Pratibha Patil
Answer: B) Neelam Sanjiva Reddy<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Reddy lost the 1969 Presidential election but was later elected unopposed in 1977.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

93. Who appoints the Solicitor General of India?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Prime Minister
B) Law Minister
C) President
D) Chief Justice of India
Answer: C) President<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Like Attorney General, Solicitor General is appointed by the President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

94. Who was the President when the Right to Education Act (2009) was enacted?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
B) K.R. Narayanan
C) Pratibha Patil
D) Ram Nath Kovind
Answer: C) Pratibha Patil<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> RTE Act was enacted in 2009 during Pratibha Patil\u2019s presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

95. The ordinance promulgated by the President must be approved by Parliament within:
<\/mark><\/strong>A) 3 months
B) 4 months
C) 6 weeks
D) 2 months
Answer: C) 6 weeks<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 123 \u2013 Ordinances must be approved within 6 weeks of reassembly of Parliament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

96. Who was the President of India when GST was launched in 2017?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Pratibha Patil
B) Ram Nath Kovind
C) Pranab Mukherjee
D) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Answer: C) Pranab Mukherjee<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> GST was launched on 1 July 2017 during Pranab Mukherjee\u2019s term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

97. The President of India is elected by which system of voting?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Direct election
B) Indirect election by proportional representation
C) Simple majority
D) Nominated MPs and MLAs
Answer: B) Indirect election by proportional representation<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 54 \u2013 President is elected indirectly by Electoral College using proportional representation (single transferable vote).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

98. Who became President after serving as Finance Minister and Defence Minister earlier?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
B) Pranab Mukherjee
C) R. Venkataraman
D) Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
Answer: B) Pranab Mukherjee<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Pranab Mukherjee (2012\u20132017) had served as Finance, Defence, and External Affairs Minister before becoming President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

99. The President is the ______ authority in India.
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Real executive
B) Nominal executive
C) Judicial authority
D) Legislative authority
Answer: B) Nominal executive<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> In Parliamentary democracy, President is the nominal executive; real power lies with PM and Council of Ministers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

100. The oath of the President includes the promise to:
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Uphold Constitution and law
B) Protect unity and integrity of India
C) Devote to service of people
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Article 60 \u2013 President\u2019s oath includes preserving, protecting, defending Constitution, and serving people of India.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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