President & VP — Set 5
Indian Polity · राष्ट्रपति और उपराष्ट्रपति · Questions 41–50 of 90
Who among the following does NOT vote in the Presidential election?
Correct Answer: D. Nominated MP of Lok Sabha
Nominated MPs do not vote in the Presidential election. This applies to nominated members of both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. However, they do participate in the impeachment of the President.
Can the President use veto power on a Constitutional Amendment Bill?
Correct Answer: D. No
The President has no veto power over Constitutional Amendment Bills. The 24th Amendment Act of 1971 made it obligatory for the President to give assent. They must sign the bill once passed by Parliament.
Which Article provides for the office of the Vice-President of India?
Correct Answer: A. Article 63
Article 63 states 'There shall be a Vice-President of India'. It is the second-highest constitutional office in the country. The office is modeled on the lines of the American Vice-President.
What is the term of office for the Vice-President?
Correct Answer: B. 5 years
The Vice-President holds office for a term of 5 years. This term begins from the date they enter upon their office. They can resign earlier or be removed.
Who administers the oath to the Vice-President of India?
Correct Answer: B. President
The President administers the oath to the Vice-President. Article 69 specifies the form of the oath. The VP swears allegiance to the Constitution of India.
When can the Vice-President cast a vote in the Rajya Sabha?
Correct Answer: B. Only in case of a tie
The Chairman (VP) has a casting vote only in case of a tie. He cannot vote in the first instance. This is to maintain the neutrality of the chair.
When does the President address a joint sitting of Parliament?
Correct Answer: C. First session after each general election and first session of each year
The President addresses the first session after each general election. He also addresses the first session of each fiscal year. This is known as the 'Motion of Thanks'.
Which of the following is a qualification to be President?
Correct Answer: D. Qualified for election to Lok Sabha
The candidate must be qualified for election as a member of the Lok Sabha. For the Vice-President, the requirement is Rajya Sabha qualification. The President must not actually be an MP or MLA.
To be eligible for election as Vice-President, a person should be qualified for election as a member of?
Correct Answer: B. Rajya Sabha
The VP candidate must be qualified for the Rajya Sabha. This is because the VP acts as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. The age requirement remains 35 years.
The emoluments and allowances of the President and Vice-President are specified in which Schedule?
Correct Answer: D. Second Schedule
The Second Schedule details the emoluments. It covers the President, Governors, Judges, and the CAG. The Third Schedule covers Oaths.