President & VP — Set 1
Indian Polity · राष्ट्रपति और उपराष्ट्रपति · Questions 1–10 of 90
Which Article of the Indian Constitution states that there shall be a President of India?
Correct Answer: B. Article 52
Article 52 explicitly states that there shall be a President of India. This article establishes the office of the President as the head of the state. It is the first article in Part V (The Union) of the Constitution.
The Electoral College for the President's election does NOT include which of the following?
Correct Answer: B. Nominated members of Rajya Sabha
Nominated members of both Houses of Parliament do not participate in the Presidential election. Only elected members of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies vote. This ensures the President is chosen by elected representatives.
What is the minimum age required to contest for the office of the President of India?
Correct Answer: C. 35 years
A candidate must be at least 35 years of age to be eligible for the Presidency. This is specified under Article 58 of the Constitution. The same age requirement applies to the Vice-President.
Who administers the oath of office to the President of India?
Correct Answer: B. Chief Justice of India
The oath to the President is administered by the Chief Justice of India. In their absence, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court performs this duty. This is mandated by Article 60.
Which Article deals with the procedure for the impeachment of the President?
Correct Answer: A. Article 61
Article 61 outlines the procedure for the impeachment of the President. The only ground for impeachment is the 'violation of the Constitution'. No Indian President has been impeached so far.
The pardoning power of the President is contained in which Article?
Correct Answer: D. Article 72
Article 72 grants the President the power to grant pardons. This includes the power to suspend, remit, or commute sentences. The President is the only authority who can pardon a death sentence.
The President can promulgate Ordinances when Parliament is not in session under which Article?
Correct Answer: B. Article 123
Article 123 empowers the President to promulgate ordinances during the recess of Parliament. These ordinances have the same force and effect as an Act of Parliament. They must be approved by Parliament within six weeks of reassembly.
Who is the Supreme Commander of the Defence Forces of India?
Correct Answer: D. President
The President acts as the Supreme Commander of the Defence Forces. This power is vested in them by Article 53(2). However, this power is regulated by law made by Parliament.
The President of India is considered which type of executive?
Correct Answer: A. Nominal Executive
The President is the Nominal or De Jure Executive. The Prime Minister is the Real or De Facto Executive. The President acts on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers.
To whom does the President address his resignation letter?
Correct Answer: A. Vice-President
The President submits their resignation to the Vice-President. The Vice-President must immediately communicate this to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. This is mentioned in Article 56.