Union and State Executive - Indian Politics General Knowledge Questions and Answers

Answer: Option [B]

The correct answer is by an electoral college consisting of the elected members of both the Houses of Parliament and by the representatives of Central and State Legislature. The president is indirectly elected by an electoral college comprising both houses of the Parliament of India and the legislative assemblies of each of India's states and territories, who themselves are all directly elected by the citizens.

Answer: Option [B]

The correct answer is the president of India. The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces. As in all democracies, the Indian Armed Forces are controlled by the elected political leadership of the Nation - The Government of India.

Answer: Option [A]

The correct answer is in returning a proposal to the Council of Ministers for recommendation. The President constitutionally is bound to act in accordance with the aid and advice given to him by Council of ministers. After the 44th Amendment Act, 1978 the President is authorized to require the council of ministers to reconsider such advice. However, the reconsidered advice shall be binding.

Answer: Option [C]

In the election of the President, the value of the vote of the Lok Sabha Members differs according to the number of votes a member represents. The process for calculating the value of MP votes is: The total value of votes of all MLAs of all States divided by the total number of elected members of Parliament.

Answer: Option [C]

The oath is administered to the President of India by Chief Justice of Supreme Court. Before entering upon his office, the President of India has to make and subscribe to an oath or affirmation. The oath of office to the President is administered by the Chief Justice of India and in his absence, the seniormost judge of the Supreme Court available.

Answer: Option [C]

The correct answer is 35 Years. Article 58 of the Constitution of India provides for the qualifications for election as President. Amongst other, a person will be eligible for election as president if he has completed 35 years of age.

Answer: Option [C]

The correct answer is Chief Justice of India. When the office of President falls vacant due to his resignation, removal, death or otherwise, the Vice-president acts as the President until the new President is elected. If the office of Vice- President is vacant, the Chief Justice of India acts as the President and discharges the Function of President.

Answer: Option [A]

The power of the President of India to issue an ordinance is a Legislative power. Article 123 of the Constitution empowers the president to issue/promulgate ordinances during the recess of the Parliament. The ordinance making power of the President is not a parallel power of the legislation. It is held to be the legislative power of the President by the Supreme court of India.

Answer: Option [B]

The correct answer is Rajya Sabha. The Constitution states that the Vice-President can be removed by a resolution of the Rajya Sabha passed by an absolute majority and agreed to by a simple majority of the Lok Sabha. But no such resolution may be moved unless at least 14 days advance notice has been given. Notably, the Constitution does not list grounds for removal. No Vice-President or ex officio Vice-President has ever faced removal proceedings.

Answer: Option [B]

The correct answer is he is a member of the Upper House of the State Legislature. The President of India is the ceremonial head of state of India and the commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces. The president is indirectly elected by an electoral college. And a chief minister shall not be eligible to vote in the Presidential election if he is a member of the Upper House of the State legislature.