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Which of the following constitutional authorities can settle the dispute regarding the election of President and Vice President of India.

A
The Supreme Court

B
The Election Commission

C
The Parliament

D
The Supreme Court as well as High Courts

Solution

According to the article 71, all disputes and doubts regarding to the election of the President and the Vice-President are inquired into and decided by the Supreme Court whose decision is final.
Question 2
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Judicial review in Indian Constitution is based on _________.

A
procedure established by Law

B
due process of Law

C
rule of Law

D
Precedents and Conventions.

Solution

The doctrine of Judicial review in the Indian constitution is adopted from the constitution of America.
In India, Judicial review is based on the "procedure established by Law" and in America, it is based on "due process of law"
In India, the Supreme Court can declare any action or act of legislature invalid if it is against the constitution. It does not check whether the laws made by the parliament is fair, just or not arbitrary
But in America, the Supreme court not only checks if there is a law to deprive the life and personal liberty of individuals but also see if the law made is fair, just or not arbitrary.
Question 3
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Mark the most appropriate statement ____________________.

A
The President of India is the real Head of the Union

B
The President of India is merely a nominal Head of the Union

C
The President of India is a Executive Head of the Union

D
The President of India is only a ceremonial Head of the Union

Solution

The President of India is the chief executive head of the Union. Article 53 of the Constitution of India provides that the executive power of the Union shall be vested in the President. Article 77 provides that all the executive action of the Government of India shall be taken in the name of the President.
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The correct statement among the following is: __________________. Explain why?

A
The President has power to remove the Prime Minister but not any of his ministers unless so advised by the Prime Minister

B
The President has power neither to remove the Prime Minister nor any of his ministers unless the Prime Minister loses the support of majority in Lok Sabha and tenders his resignation

C
The President can remove Prime Minister the moment he loses his majority in the Lok Sabha

D
The President has a power to remove any of the ministers at his pleasure

Solution

The President is an integral part of the Parliament. He is empowered to remove Prime Minister and any of his ministers only in the situation when the ruling government loses majority in the lok sabha and where the prime minister resigns from his post. Then he can dissolve lok sabha before the completion of its normal term.
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When proclamation of emergency is issued by the President under Article $$352$$ of the Constitution of India _______________.

A
Fundamental Rights are automatically suspended

B
The freedom under Article $$19$$ are automatically suspended and other Fundamental Rights can be suspended by an order of the President

C
The freedoms under Article $$19$$ are automatically suspended and other Fundamental Rights, except those under Article $$20$$ and $$21$$, can be suspended by an Order of the President

D
Only freedom under Article $$19$$ are suspended and other Fundamental Rights cannot be suspended

Solution

National emergency can be declared by the President under Article 352 of the Constitution on the grounds of war, external aggression and armed rebellion. The President is empowered to suspend Fundamental rights and their enforcement except Article 20 and 21. Article 19 can be suspended only on the ground d of war and external aggression. The President can give certain directions to center in exercising the function of state. The Life of Lok Sabha and State Legislature can be extended beyond normal term of five years but one year at a time.
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The powers of the President are__________________.

A
Beyond the Constitution

B
In accordance with the Constitution

C
In accordance with the Parliament only

D
Supra-Constitutional

Solution

The President is the chief executive head of the Union. The Constitution provides that the executive power of the union shall be vested in the president and shall be exercised by him directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with this constitution. Hence, the exercise of power of the president is to be done in the manner as provided by and in the constitution.
Question 7
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Which one of the following statements is correct ____________.

A
Chief Election Commissioner of India holds his office during the pleasure of President

B
The Governor of the State holds his office during the pleasure of the President

C
The Prime Minister can only be removed by a resolution passed by both House of President

D
The Speaker of the lok sabha can be removed at pleasure of the President

Solution

The Chief Election Commissioner of India holds the office for a period of six years or until he attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. He can resign at any time or can also be removed before the expiry of the term. Thus, the statement that Chief Election Commissioner of India holds his office during the pleasure of President is false.
The Governor of the State is neither elected directly nor indirectly. He is appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal. A Governor of the State hold his office for a term of five years, however, this term is subject to the pleasure of President. Thus, the statement that the Governor holds his office during the pleasure of the President is correct.
The Prime Minister as long as he enjoys the majority support in Lok Sabha cannot be dismissed. But as soon as he loses the vote of confidence in Lok Sabha(Lower House) he must resign or the President can dismiss him. So, the statement that the Prime Minister can only be removed by a resolution passed by both Houses of Parliament is false.
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by Lok Sabha from amongst its members. The statement that the Speaker of Lok Sabha can be removed at the pleasure of the President is false. The speaker of Lok Sabha has to vacate his office in the following three cases:
1- if he ceases to be a member of Lok Sabha;
2- if he resigns by writing to the Deputy Speaker; and
3- if she is removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all the members of Lok Sabha.
Question 8
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Like President of India the Governor has __________________.

A
Power to grant pardons etc., to any convict

B
no power to grant pardons etc., to any convict

C
to send the petition to president of India for such purpose

D
none of the above

Solution

Like the President of India the Governor has the power to grant pardons, reprive, respite, remit, suspend or commute the punishment or sentence of any person convicted of any offence against a state law. But, unlike President he can't pardon the death sentence.
Question 9
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Who summons the meetings of the Parliament?

A
President

B
Prime Minister

C
Speaker of Lok Sabha

D
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs on the advice of Union Cabinet

Solution

The President is an Integral Part of the Parliament. The Parliament consists of the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and the President.He is the head of the executive and enjoys certain powers.
Legislative Powers
He can address the Parliament at the beginning of first session after each general year and first session of each year. He can summon or prorogue the Parliament or dissolve the Lok Sabha. He is empowered to call for Joint meeting of both the Houses of the Parliament to resolve a deadlock regarding the bill or any other question.
Question 10
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Who appoints the Attorney General for India?

A
President of India

B
Prime Minister of India

C
Chief Justice of India

D
Union Law Minister

Solution

The Attorney General for India is appointed by the President. He must be a person who is qualified to be appointed a judge of the Supreme Court. In other words, he must be a citizen of India and he must have been a judge of some high court for five years or an advocate of some high court for ten years or an eminent jurist. He holds office during the pleasure of the President.

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Question 1

The Supreme Court

The Election Commission

The Parliament

The Supreme Court as well as High Courts

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Question 2

procedure established by Law

due process of Law

rule of Law

Precedents and Conventions.

Solution

Question 3

The President of India is the real Head of the Union

The President of India is merely a nominal Head of the Union

The President of India is a Executive Head of the Union

The President of India is only a ceremonial Head of the Union

Solution

Question 4

The President has power to remove the Prime Minister but not any of his ministers unless so advised by the Prime Minister

The President has power neither to remove the Prime Minister nor any of his ministers unless the Prime Minister loses the support of majority in Lok Sabha and tenders his resignation

The President can remove Prime Minister the moment he loses his majority in the Lok Sabha

The President has a power to remove any of the ministers at his pleasure

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Question 5

Fundamental Rights are automatically suspended

The freedom under Article $$19$$ are automatically suspended and other Fundamental Rights can be suspended by an order of the President

The freedoms under Article $$19$$ are automatically suspended and other Fundamental Rights, except those under Article $$20$$ and $$21$$, can be suspended by an Order of the President

Only freedom under Article $$19$$ are suspended and other Fundamental Rights cannot be suspended

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Question 6

Beyond the Constitution

In accordance with the Constitution

In accordance with the Parliament only

Supra-Constitutional

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Question 7

Chief Election Commissioner of India holds his office during the pleasure of President

The Governor of the State holds his office during the pleasure of the President

The Prime Minister can only be removed by a resolution passed by both House of President

The Speaker of the lok sabha can be removed at pleasure of the President

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Question 8

Power to grant pardons etc., to any convict

no power to grant pardons etc., to any convict

to send the petition to president of India for such purpose

none of the above

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Question 9

President

Prime Minister

Speaker of Lok Sabha

Minister of Parliamentary Affairs on the advice of Union Cabinet

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Question 10

President of India

Prime Minister of India

Chief Justice of India

Union Law Minister

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