Comprehensive collection of questions from Indian Polity & Governance asked in recent state service examinations. Each question is verified with official answer keys and step-by-step bilingual solutions.
Which one of the following can summon a joint session of the Indian Parliament?
On which of the following subjects is it not necessary for the President to take advice from the Council of Ministers?
On the ground of violation of the Constitution, impeachment against the President can be moved by-
A vacancy in the office of the President must be filled within-
The only instance when the President of India exercised his power of pocket veto was in the case of-
Who among the following are appointed by the President of India? 1. Chairman of the Finance Commission 2. Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission 3. Chief Minister of a Union Territory Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Under which Article can the President make provisions for the discharge of the functions of the Governor of a State in certain contingencies?
Who among the following has the power to impeach the President of India?
What is the time limit for filling the vacancy caused by the death, resignation or removal of the President in India?
When the President is unable to discharge his duties owing to death, resignation, removal or otherwise, for how long can the Vice-President act as President?
The President holds office for a term of 5 years from-
The charge of impeachment against the President may be initiated by which House of Parliament?
Which of the following is part of the electoral college for the President of India but not part of the forum for his impeachment?
When can the President dissolve the Lok Sabha?
Which of the following Presidents exercised the power known in constitutional terminology as "Pocket Veto"?
According to the Constitution, which of these is the legislative power of the President?
Which of the following are the discretionary powers of the President? 1. Appointing the leader of the majority party as Prime Minister 2. Summoning the session of Parliament 3. Returning a bill with objections to Parliament 4. Appointing members of the Council of Ministers 5. Giving assent to a bill reserved by Governor 6. Withholding assent to a bill 7. Asking the Prime Minister for information relating to any matter 8. Requiring the Council of Ministers to reconsider their advice Code:
To whom does the President of India submit his resignation?
A bill presented in Parliament becomes an Act after which of the following actions?
When a bill has been passed by both Houses of Parliament, who among the following has the right to withhold assent to that bill?
An ordinance promulgated by the President must be placed before Parliament within what period after the reassembly of Parliament?
Which of the following expressions is appropriate with regard to the notification of summoning a joint sitting of both Houses under Article 108 of the Constitution of India?
Under which Article of the Constitution of India does the President of India have the power to promulgate ordinances?
Under which Article of the Indian Constitution can the President be impeached?
At least how many days' prior notice is required to initiate impeachment against the President of India?