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Question 1
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Which of the following is not true regarding the payment of the emoluments to the President?

A
They do not require any parliamentary sanction

B
They can be reduced during a Financial Emergency

C
They are shown separately in the budget

D
They are charged on the Contingency Fund of India

Solution

The President of India is entitled to such emoluments, allowances, and Privileges as the time to time determined by the Parliament. These are presented in a separate budget for upkeep of President and charged upon Consolidated Fund of India.
Question 2
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In the election of the President, each Member of the electoral college has ___________________.

A
one vote

B
as many votes as there are candidates

C
one vote with value attached to it

D
one vote with value attached to it and he can give as many preferences as there are candidates

Solution

The Constitution of India provides that the President of India is to elected indirectly by an electoral college. That means citizens do not elect the President directly. He is elected by the member of an electoral college. Each member of electoral college has one vote with a value attached to it. The voter while casting his vote, has to indicate his preferences, against the name of the candidates. This means he can give as many preferences as there are candidates.
Question 3
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In case of proclamation of emergency on grounds of war or external aggression ________________________.

A
all Fundamental Rights will be automatically suspended

B
the right to move a court for enforcement of any Fundamental Right is suspended

C
the President may order the suspension of enforcement of any Fundamental Right except Article 20-21

D
Parliament may authorise suspension of all Fundamental Rights

Solution

After the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1978, The President is empowered under Article 359 to suspend enforcement of any fundamental right except Article 20(Right against conviction and self-incrimination) and 21(Right to Life and Liberty) when National emergency is proclaimed.
Question 4
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A resolution ratifying the proclamation of National Emergency requires to be passed _________________.

A
by Parliament

B
by each House of Parliament

C
by both the Houses of Parliament in a joint sitting

D
by each House of Parliament in separate sittings with majority of total membership of each House and by majority of not less than 2/3rd of members present and voting

Solution

National Emergency can be imposed under Article 352 of the Constitution. The proclamation of emergency must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within one month of issue. Every resolution approving the proclamation must be passed by either House of Parliament by a special majority. (Majority of a total membership of that house and majority of not less than. Two-thirds of members of the house present and voting).
Question 5
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A resolution for the revocation of proclamation of National Emergency may be moved by ________________.

A
ten members of Rajya Sabha

B
ten members of Lok Sabha

C
ten members of Parliament

D
one-tenth of total membership of Lok Sabha

Solution

By the 44th Amendment Act, 1978 when one-tenth of the total number of members of the Lok Sabha give notice in writing to the Speaker of President (when House is not in Session) a special meeting is to be held within 14 days to consider the resolution of disapproval.
Question 6
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While a proclamation of emergency is in operation the duration of the Lok Sabha can be extended for a period ___________________.

A
not exceeding three months

B
not exceeding nine months

C
of one year at a time

D
of two years at time

Solution

Under Article 352, the President can issue a proclamation of National emergency on the ground of war, external aggression or armed rebellion. The effect of this emergency is that while it is in operation, the life of Lok Sabha of Lok Sabha may b extended beyond its normal term i.e., beyond five years by a law of Parliament. It can be extended for one year at a time and cannot be continued beyond six months if the emergency has ceased to operate or revoked.
Question 7
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The five year term of the President is calculated from the ____________________.

A
first day of the month he assumes charge

B
first day of the month following the month he assumes charge

C
day he assumes charge

D
date of his election result

Solution

The five-year term of the President of India is calculated from the date on which he enters upon his office and assumes charge.
Question 8
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Which of the following statements is correct?

A
The President may continue to be a member of Parliament even after assuming charge of the Presidential office

B
The President is not barred from holding any other office of profit even after assuming charge of Presidential office

C
The President is entitled to use his official residence only on payment of rent fixed

D
The emolument and allowances of the President shall not be diminished during his term of office

Solution

The emolument and allowances of the President shall not be diminished during his term of office. The same is provided under Article 59(4), it is a condition of the President’s office that he is entitled to such emoluments, allowances, and privileges as may be determined by the Parliament.
Question 9
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The pardoning power given to the President of India under Article $$72$$ can be exercised _________________.

A
only after the trial and on the sentence of conviction

B
during or after trial but never before trial

C
at any time before, during or after the trial

D
either before or after the trial but never during the trial of the case

Solution

Article 72 of the Constitution of India empowers the President to grant Pardons to persons who have been tried and Convicted of any offense. This pardoning power of President is independent of the Judiciary.
Question 10
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The power to grant pardons, reprieve or remissions of punishment under Article $$72$$ is exercised by the President of India ______________________.

A
On the advice of the Prime Minister

B
on his own as Head of the Union

C
on the advice of Council of Ministers

D
in consultation with the Prime Minister who tenders his opinion on the advice of his cabinet

Solution

Article 72 of the Constitution empowers the President to grant pardons. The power is to be exercised by the President on the advice of the Union Cabinet (Council of Ministers).

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Question 1

They do not require any parliamentary sanction

They can be reduced during a Financial Emergency

They are shown separately in the budget

They are charged on the Contingency Fund of India

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Question 2

one vote

as many votes as there are candidates

one vote with value attached to it

one vote with value attached to it and he can give as many preferences as there are candidates

Solution

Question 3

all Fundamental Rights will be automatically suspended

the right to move a court for enforcement of any Fundamental Right is suspended

the President may order the suspension of enforcement of any Fundamental Right except Article 20-21

Parliament may authorise suspension of all Fundamental Rights

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Question 4

by Parliament

by each House of Parliament

by both the Houses of Parliament in a joint sitting

by each House of Parliament in separate sittings with majority of total membership of each House and by majority of not less than 2/3rd of members present and voting

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Question 5

ten members of Rajya Sabha

ten members of Lok Sabha

ten members of Parliament

one-tenth of total membership of Lok Sabha

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Question 6

not exceeding three months

not exceeding nine months

of one year at a time

of two years at time

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Question 7

first day of the month he assumes charge

first day of the month following the month he assumes charge

day he assumes charge

date of his election result

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Question 8

The President may continue to be a member of Parliament even after assuming charge of the Presidential office

The President is not barred from holding any other office of profit even after assuming charge of Presidential office

The President is entitled to use his official residence only on payment of rent fixed

The emolument and allowances of the President shall not be diminished during his term of office

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Question 9

only after the trial and on the sentence of conviction

during or after trial but never before trial

at any time before, during or after the trial

either before or after the trial but never during the trial of the case

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Question 10

On the advice of the Prime Minister

on his own as Head of the Union

on the advice of Council of Ministers

in consultation with the Prime Minister who tenders his opinion on the advice of his cabinet

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