1. Who elects the Vice-President?
(a) The same electoral college which elects the President
(b) Members of the Rajya Sabha
(c) An electoral college consisting of members of Parliament
(d) Members of Parliament at a joint Meeting
2. The resolution for removing the Vice-President of India can be moved in the:
(a) Lok Sabha alone
(b) either House of Parliament
(c) Joint Sitting of Parliament
(d) Rajya Sabha alone
3. Consider the following statements regarding the Vice-President of India:
1. The Vice-President is elected by an electoral college consisting of all the members of the
both Houses of Parliament.
2. The Constitution is silent about a person who is to discharge the duties of the Vice President during the period of vacancy.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. If a resolution impeaching the President is passed, the President is considered to have
been removed:
(a) from the date on which the resolution is passed
(b) once the Chief Justice of India takes out an order to the effect
(c) as soon as the Gazette of India notifies it
(d) once the new incumbent is elected
5. A resolution for impeaching the President can be moved after at least fourteen days'
notice signed by :
(a) not less than 50 members of the House
(b) not less than one-third of the total number of members of the House
(c) not less than one-fourth of the total number of members of the House
(d) at least 100 members of Lok Sabha and 50 members of Rajya Sabha
6. The Constitution:
(a) is silent on the President's re-election to the office
(b) allows re-election of a person to the President's post
(c) restricts a person to remain President for only two terms
(d) has been amended to allow a person only one term as President
7. Which of the following groups take/takes part in the election of the President of India?
1. All Members of Parliament.
2. All Members of State Legislative Assemblies.
3. Elected members of State Legislative Assemblies.
4. Elected members of State Legislative Councils.
(a) I and III
(b) I and II
(c) I only
(d) III only
8. The executive authority of the Union is vested by the Constitution in the:
(a) Prime Minister
(b) President
(c) Cabinet
(d) Union Legislature
9. The legislative powers of the President include all the following but:
(a) the power-to summon or prorogue the Houses of Parliament
(b) the power to summon a joint sitting of the Houses to resolve a deadlock
(c) the power of nominating 12 members to the Lok Sabha
(d) the right to address either House at any time and it requires the attendance of members for
this purpose
10. Which of the following Chief Justices of India has acted as President of India?
(a) M. Hidayatullah
(b) P.B. Gajendra Gadkar
(c) P.N. Bhagwati
(d) All of the above