President & VP — Set 6
Indian Polity · राष्ट्रपति और उपराष्ट्रपति · Questions 51–60 of 90
The forms of Oaths or Affirmations for constitutional offices are found in?
Correct Answer: B. Third Schedule
The Third Schedule contains the forms of oaths. However, the President's oath is in Article 60, not the Third Schedule. The Schedule covers Ministers, MPs, Judges, etc.
Elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of which Union Territories participate in the Presidential election?
Correct Answer: B. Delhi and Puducherry
Delhi and Puducherry MLAs vote in the Presidential election. This was added by the 70th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992. J&K MLAs will also participate once the assembly is constituted.
Who was the shortest-serving President of India?
Correct Answer: C. Zakir Hussain
Dr. Zakir Hussain had the shortest tenure. He died in office after serving for about 2 years. He was the first Muslim President of India.
Who was the first President to die in office?
Correct Answer: B. Zakir Hussain
Dr. Zakir Hussain was the first to die in office (1969). The second was Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed (1977). Both died during their active presidential terms.
The Vice-President can act as President for a maximum period of?
Correct Answer: A. 6 months
The max period is 6 months. New elections for the President must be held within this timeframe. This is specified in Article 62.
When the President resigns to the Vice-President, who must the VP inform immediately?
Correct Answer: D. Speaker of Lok Sabha
The VP must inform the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. This ensures the lower house of Parliament is aware of the vacancy. The resignation is effective once accepted.
How many days' advance notice is required to move an impeachment resolution against the President?
Correct Answer: C. 14 days
The correct answer is '14 days'. A 14-day advance notice is mandatory. It must be signed by at least one-fourth of the members of the house. This gives the President time to prepare a defense.
The impeachment resolution against the President must be passed by?
Correct Answer: D. Majority of 2/3rd of total membership
It requires a special majority of 2/3rd of the *total membership* of the House. This is the toughest majority requirement in the Constitution. It applies to both houses separately.
What is the key difference between the electoral college of the President and Vice-President?
Correct Answer: A. Nominated MPs vote for VP but not President
Nominated MPs vote for the VP but not for the President. Also, State MLAs vote for the President but not for the VP. This reflects the federal nature of the President's office.
Who appoints the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India?
Correct Answer: B. President
The President appoints the CAG under Article 148. The CAG is the guardian of the public purse. They can only be removed in the same manner as a Supreme Court judge.