President & VP — Set 7
Indian Polity · राष्ट्रपति और उपराष्ट्रपति · Questions 61–70 of 90
Who appoints the Chairman and members of the UPSC?
Correct Answer: B. President
The President appoints the UPSC Chairman and members. However, they cannot be removed by the President easily. Their removal requires a reference to the Supreme Court.
Who appoints the Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts?
Correct Answer: A. President
The President appoints judges of the SC and HCs. This is done after consultation with the Collegium. The warrant of appointment is signed by the President.
A proclamation of National Emergency is issued by the President under?
Correct Answer: B. Article 352
Article 352 deals with National Emergency. It can be declared on grounds of war, external aggression, or armed rebellion. It must be approved by Parliament within one month.
A bill passed by Parliament becomes an Act only after it receives the assent of?
Correct Answer: D. President
The President's assent is the final step in law-making. Without it, a bill cannot become a statute. This is part of the President's legislative powers.
An ordinance issued by the President ceases to operate if not approved by Parliament within?
Correct Answer: A. 6 weeks of reassembly
It expires 6 weeks after Parliament reassembles. If Parliament disapproves it earlier, it lapses immediately. The maximum life of an ordinance without parliament meeting is 6 months + 6 weeks.
The power to summon and prorogue Parliament sessions lies with?
Correct Answer: D. President
The President summons and prorogues sessions. 'Summoning' is calling the session, 'Proroguing' is ending it. 'Adjournment' is done by the Speaker/Chairman.
Article 53 vests the Executive Power of the Union in?
Correct Answer: D. The President
Executive power is vested in the President. It shall be exercised by him directly or through officers subordinate. This establishes the President as the head of the administration.
Which of the following is a condition of the President's office?
Correct Answer: A. Should not hold any office of profit
The President must not hold any office of profit. He is entitled to an official residence (Rashtrapati Bhavan) without rent. He cannot be a member of either House of Parliament.
Which Article defines the Electoral College for the President?
Correct Answer: A. Article 54
Article 54 defines the Electoral College. It lists who can vote (elected MPs and MLAs). Article 55 defines the 'Manner' of election.
The method of 'Single Transferable Vote' is used in the election of?
Correct Answer: D. President
The President is elected via the Single Transferable Vote system. This ensures that the winner has a clear majority of preferences. It is part of the proportional representation system.