President & VP — Set 3
Indian Polity · राष्ट्रपति और उपराष्ट्रपति · Questions 21–30 of 90
The Electoral College for the Vice-President includes?
Correct Answer: D. All members of Parliament (Elected + Nominated)
The VP is elected by all members of both Houses of Parliament. This includes both elected and nominated members. Unlike the President's election, MLAs do not participate.
To whom does the Vice-President submit their resignation?
Correct Answer: B. President
The Vice-President submits their resignation to the President. This is a reciprocal arrangement, as the President also resigns to the VP. This is stated in Article 67.
A resolution to remove the Vice-President can be introduced only in?
Correct Answer: D. Rajya Sabha
The process to remove the VP must be initiated in the Rajya Sabha. It requires an effective majority in the Rajya Sabha. The Lok Sabha then needs to agree with a simple majority.
If the President dies in office, who acts as the President?
Correct Answer: D. Vice-President
The Vice-President acts as President in case of a vacancy. This vacancy can be due to death, resignation, or removal. They can act as President for a maximum of 6 months.
Who discharges the duties of the President if both the President and Vice-President are unavailable?
Correct Answer: C. Chief Justice of India
The Chief Justice of India discharges the functions of the President in this scenario. Justice M. Hidayatullah is the only CJI to have done this (1969). If the CJI is also absent, the senior-most SC judge takes over.
The Prime Minister is appointed by whom?
Correct Answer: A. President
The Prime Minister is appointed by the President under Article 75. The President usually appoints the leader of the majority party in Lok Sabha. Other ministers are appointed on the PM's advice.
Who appoints the Attorney General of India?
Correct Answer: D. President
The President appoints the Attorney General of India. The AG holds office during the pleasure of the President. They must be qualified to be a judge of the Supreme Court.
Which of the following officials holds office during the 'Pleasure of the President'?
Correct Answer: C. Governor of a State
The Governor of a State holds office during the pleasure of the President. This means they can be removed by the President at any time. There is no formal impeachment process for a Governor.
In the President's election, the value of the vote of an MLA depends on?
Correct Answer: D. Population of the State
The vote value depends on the population of the state. It is calculated by dividing the state population by the number of elected MLAs. This ensures proportional representation based on population size.
The system of election for the President is known as?
Correct Answer: B. Proportional Representation by Single Transferable Vote
The President is elected via Proportional Representation. The specific method is the Single Transferable Vote (STV). This allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference.