President & VP — Set 4
Indian Polity · राष्ट्रपति और उपराष्ट्रपति · Questions 31–40 of 90
What is the security deposit amount for a candidate contesting the Presidential election?
Correct Answer: B. ₹15,000
The security deposit is ₹15,000. It must be deposited with the Reserve Bank of India. The deposit is forfeited if the candidate fails to secure 1/6th of the votes polled.
What is the time limit for the President to give assent to a bill?
Correct Answer: A. No limit specified
The Constitution does not specify a time limit for the President's assent. This allows the President to exercise a 'Pocket Veto' by keeping the bill pending indefinitely. This applies to ordinary bills, not money bills.
Who was the only Speaker of Lok Sabha to become the President of India?
Correct Answer: C. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was a former Speaker who became President. He served as Speaker twice. He resigned from the party to uphold the Speaker's neutrality.
Who was the first Vice-President of India?
Correct Answer: B. S. Radhakrishnan
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan was the first Vice-President. He served two terms as VP from 1952 to 1962. He later became the second President of India.
The Vice-President draws his salary in the capacity of?
Correct Answer: D. Chairman of Rajya Sabha
The Constitution provides no salary for the office of Vice-President. He draws a salary as the Ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. When acting as President, he draws the President's salary.
Which Article allows the President to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court?
Correct Answer: B. Article 143
Article 143 grants the Advisory Jurisdiction to the Supreme Court. The President can refer questions of law or fact to the SC. The opinion given by the SC is not binding on the President.
The proclamation of 'President's Rule' in a state is done under?
Correct Answer: B. Article 356
President's Rule is imposed under Article 356. It is used when the constitutional machinery in a state fails. It effectively brings the state government under direct Union control.
Who has the power to establish an Inter-State Council?
Correct Answer: A. President
The President can establish an Inter-State Council under Article 263. It serves to investigate and discuss subjects of common interest between states. It is a non-permanent constitutional body.
Who manages the Contingency Fund of India on behalf of the Parliament?
Correct Answer: A. President
The Contingency Fund is held at the disposal of the President. He can make advances from it for unforeseen expenditure. Such expenditure must later be authorized by Parliament.
Who has the authority to dissolve the Lok Sabha before its term ends?
Correct Answer: C. President
The President dissolves the Lok Sabha. This is done on the advice of the Prime Minister/Council of Ministers. Once dissolved, fresh elections must be held.