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Mock Test on Union Executive for Students
Who among the following has the power to promulgate ordinances under Article 123 of the Constitution of India?
(a) The President
(b) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(c) The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
(d) The Attorney-General of India
Option a – The President
Consider the following statements I. The President of India can summon a session of the Parliament at such place as he/she thinks fit. II. The Constitution of India provides for three sessions of the Parliament in a year, but it is not mandatory to conduct all three sessions. III. There is no minimum number of days that the Parliament is required to meet in a year. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only I
(b) Only II
(c) I and III
(d) II and III
Option c – I and III
While dividing any question relating to the disqualification of a member of Parliament, the President shall obtain the opinion of
(a) the Chief Justice of India
(b) the Election Commission of India
(c) the Attorney General of India
(d) the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Option b – the Election Commission of India
Which of the following does not fail into the category of executive functions of the President?
(a) He appoints the Prime Minister and the other ministers.
(b) He appoints the Attorney General of India and determines his remuneration.
(c) He can promulgate ordinances when Parliament is not in session.
(d) He appoints the CAG, CECs, and other ECs.
Option c – He can promulgate ordinances when Parliament is not in session
Which of the legislative power of the President according to Constitution?
(a) To summon the session of Parliament
(b) To propagate the session of Parliament
(c) To adjourn the meeting of Parliament
(d) To promulgate an ordinance
Option d – To promulgate an ordinance
The President of India can dissolve the Lok Sabha before the completion of the term ……..
(a) on the advice of the Chief Justice.
(b) on the advice of the Vice President.
(c) on the advice of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(d) on the advice of the Prime Minister.
Option d – on the advice of the Prime Minister
In pocket veto, the President of India can keep a bill for how much duration?
(a) 1 month
(b) 6 months
(c) 12 months
(d) Indefinite period
Option d – Indefinite period
The definition of a Money Bill is given in which Article of the Indian Constitution?
(a) Article 56
(b) Article 110
(c) Article 252
(d) Article 256
Option b – Article 110
As per Article 274 of the Constitution, whose prior recommendation is required for the Bills affecting taxation?
(a) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
(b) Union Finance Minister
(c) President
(d) Prime Minister
Option c – President
The Chief of the Army is appointed by
(a) President
(b) Prime Minister
(c) Home Minister
(d) All of these
Option a – President
Who can proclaim an emergency in India?
(a) Governor
(b) President
(c) Home Minister
(d) Prime Minister
Option b – President
Who among the following appoints the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
(a) Prime minister
(b) President
(c) Vice-president
(d) None of these
Option b – President
(a) Article 160
(b) Article 162
(c) Article 165
(d) Article 310
Option a – Article 160
Who was the President of India at the time of the proclamation of emergency in the year 1975?
(a) VV Giri
(b) Giani Zail Singh
(c) Fakhruddin Ali Ahmad
(d) Shankar Dayal Sharma
Option c – Fakhruddin Ali Ahmad
Who among the following is appointed by the President? ( The union executive class 8 questions and answers )
(a) Attorney General of India
(b) Comptroller and Auditor General
(c) Governor of a State
(d) All of the above
Option d – All of the above
After the Presiding officer declares the House adjourned sine die, the President of India issues notification for …… of the session.
(a) Adjournment
(b) Prorogation
(c) Dissolution
(d) Quorum
Option b – Prorogation
In the event of a vacancy in the offices of both the President and Vice President of India, the person who performs the duty of President is
(a) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(b) Chief Justice of India
(c) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
(d) Attorney General
Option b – Chief Justice of India
Which of the following appointments is not made by the President of India?
(a) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(b) Chief Justice of India
(c) Chief of Air Staff
(d) Chief of Army
Option a – Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Who among the following issues a notification for the propagation of the legislative session?
(a) Speaker
(b) Chairman
(c) President
(d) Prime Minister
Option c – President
The power to summon the Houses of Parliament is vested with the …….
(a) Prime Minister
(b) Speaker
(c) Vice-President
(d) President
Option d – President
A Presidential Ordinance can remain in force ( The Union Executive Class 8 Questions and Answers )
(a) for three months
(b) for six months
(c) for nine months
(d) indefinitely
Option b – for six months
Which of the following statements relating to the powers of the President of India is/are correct? I. The executive power of the Union shall be vested in the President. II. The executive power shall be exercised by the President only through officers subordinate to him. III. The Supreme Commander of the Indian defense forces of the Union shall be vested in the President. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) I, II and III
(b) I and II
(c) I and III
(d) Only III
Option a – I, II and III
Money bills can be introduced in the Parliament only with the prior recommendation of …….
(a) Finance Minister
(b) Prime Minister
(c) President
(d) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Option c – President
Which bill can be introduced without the prior recommendation of the President of India?
(a) Money Bill
(b) Finance Bill
(c) Ordinary Bill
(d) No option is correct.
Option c – Ordinary Bill
Under which pardoning power of the President, the duration of the sentence is reduced without changing its character?
(a) Commutation
(b) Remission
(c) Respite
(d) Reprieve
Option b – Remission
With reference to the Presidential Election in India, consider the following statements I. The nomination paper of a candidate for the President Election should be signed by at least 50 electors as proposers and another 50 as seconders. II. The prescribed security deposit in the Presidential Election is 25,000. Which of these statements is/are correct?
(a) Only I
(b) Only II
(c) Both I and II
(d) Neither I nor II
Option a – Only I
Which of the following statements relating to the election of the President of India is/are correct? I. A person above the age of 35 years is eligible for election as the President of India. II. The President of India is eligible for re-election for more than one term. III. A person is not eligible for election as the President of India if the person holds an office of profit. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) I and II
(b) Only II
(c) I, II, and III
(d) Only III
Option c – I, II, and III
Who administers the oath of office to the President in the absence of the Chief Justice of India?
(a) Vice-President
(b) Chief Justice of Delhi High Court
(c) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(d) Senior most Judge of the Supreme Court
Option d – Senior most Judge of the Supreme Court
Which one of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution deals with the impeachment process against the Indian President?
(a) Article 39
(b) Article 60
(c) Article 61
(d) None of these
Option c – Article 61
As per the Constitution of India, the President may resign his office by writing under his hand addressed to
(a) Chief Election Commission
(b) the Chairman of Rajya Sabha
(c) the Chief Justice of India
(d) the Vice President
Option d – the Vice President
A President of India can be removed from his office by
(a) the Prime Minister of India
(b) the Chief Justice of India
(c) Parliament
(d) Lok Sabha
Option c – Parliament
In case of the death of the President and the Vice President of India, the ……. will act as the President of India.
(a) Parliament-chosen candidate
(b) Prime Minister of India
(c) Chief Justice of India
(d) Attorney General of India
Option c – Chief Justice of India
Which is not the discretionary power of the President of India.
(a) Suspensive Veto
(b) Pocket Veto
(c) To decide the day-to-day administrative decisions in the case of a caretaker government.
(d) Summon and dissolved Parliament Sessions.
Option d – Summon and dissolved Parliament Sessions
(a) President
(b) President and Governor of State
(c) Governor
(d) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India
Option b – President and Governor of State
Does the President of India have veto power? ( The union executive class 8 questions and answers )
(a) Yes
(b) Only for money bills
(c) The constitution is silent on this
(d) No
Option a – Yes
Under which pardoning power of the President, one form of punishment is substituted by a lighter form?
(a) Commutation
(b) Remission
(c) Respite
(d) Reprieve
Option b – Remission
In India, the oath of secrecy to union ministers is administered by whom?
(a) The Prime Minister of India
(b) Comptroller and Auditor General of India
(c) The President of India
(d) Chief Justice of India
Option c – The President of India
The two Union Territories which have been given the right to take part in the election of the President of India by the 70th Amendment of the Indian Constitution are
(a) Delhi and Chandigarh
(b) Delhi and Puducherry
(c) Delhi and Daman and Diu
(d) Chandigarh and Puducherry
Option b – Delhi and Puducherry
The Impeachment of the President of India can be initiated in ( The union executive class 8 questions and answers )
(a) either House of the Parliament
(b) a joint sitting of both the House of the Parliament
(c) the Lok Sabha alone
(d) the Rajya Sabha alone
Option a – either House of the Parliament
Which one of the following has the power to initiate the motion of impeachment of the President of India?
(a) Rajya Sabha
(b) Lok Sabha
(c) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(d) Both Houses of the Parliament
Option d – Both Houses of the Parliament
The President’s seat can be left vacant for how much duration?
(a) 6 months
(b) 3 months
(c) 9 months
(d) 12 months
Option a – 6 months
The salary of the President is ( The union executive class 8 questions and answers )
(a) fixed in a Constitution.
(b) fixed by a law made by the Parliament.
(c) mentioned in the Second Schedule of the Constitution.
(d) All of the above
Option c – mentioned in the Second Schedule of the Constitution
Which of the following statements relating to the office of the President of India are correct? I. The President has the power to grant pardons to criminals in special cases. II. The President can promulgate ordinances even when the Parliament is in session. III. The President can dissolve Rajya Sabha during an emergency. IV. The President has the power to nominate two members in the Lok Sabha from the Anglo Indian Community. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) I and II
(b) I and IV
(c) III and IV
(d) I, III and IV
Option b – I and IV
Assertion (A) During the term of office no litigation can be instituted in any court of law against the President of India. Reason (R) President’s office is above the Constitution. Codes
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Option c – A is true, but R is false
The election of the President of India and its manner can be amended by
(a) simple Majority of Parliament
(b) special Majority of Parliament
(c) special Majority of Parliament and consent of States
(d) No option is correct
Option c – special Majority of Parliament and consent of States
The power to enquire into and decide all doubts and disputes arising out of the election of the President is vested in
(a) the Chairman of Rajya Sabha
(b) the Prime Minister of India
(c) the Supreme Court
(d) the Election Commission
Option c – the Supreme Court
Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India is associated with the election of the President of India?
(a) Article 103
(b) Article 78
(c) Article 74
(d) Article 54
Option d – Article 54
How is the President of India elected? ( The union executive class 8 questions and answers )
(a) Directly by public voting
(b) By a single transferable vote
(c) By secondary voting system
(d) All options are correct
Option b – By a single transferable vote
Which Article of the Indian Constitution prescribes eligibility conditions for re-election to the post of President of India?
(a) Article 52
(b) Article 54
(c) Article 55
(d) Article 57
Option d – Article 57
The President of India is elected by the members of an electoral college which does not include
(a) the elected members of the Rajya Sabha.
(b) the elected members of the Lok Sabha.
(c) the elected members of the State Assemblies.
(d) the elected members of the State Legislative Councils.
Option d – the elected members of the State Legislative Councils
Which Article of Indian Constitution gives power to the Parliament to amend the Constitution?
(a) Article 352
(b) Article 356
(c) Article 360
(d) Article 368
Option d – Article 368
Which one of the following provisions deals with the privileges and immunities of the members of parliament under the Constitution of India?
(a) Article-104
(b) Article-105
(c) Article-82
(d) Article-117
Option b – Article-105
The power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India is vested in
(a) the President of India
(b) the Parliament
(c) the Chief Justice of India
(d) the Law Commission
Option b – the Parliament
The main advantage of the Parliamentary Form of Government is that
(a) the executive and legislature work independently.
(b) it provides continuity of policy and is more efficient.
(c) the executive remains responsible to the legislature.
(d) the head of the government cannot be changed without an election.
Option c – the executive remains responsible to the legislature
Which one of the following statements is correct regarding the Parliamentary Form of Government?
(a) The Legislature is responsible to Judiciary.
(b) The Legislature is responsible to the Executive.
(c) The Legislature and the Executive are independent.
(d) None of the above/More than one of the above
Option d – None of the above/More than one of the above
Which one of the following about the Parliament of India is not correct?
(a) The Parliament consists of the President, the Lok Sabha, and the Rajya Sabha
(b) There are no nominated members in the Lok Sabha.
(c) The Rajya Sabha cannot be dissolved.
(d) Some members of the Rajya Saba are nominated by the President.
Option c – The Rajya Sabha cannot be dissolved
Which one of the following is not the collective privilege of the members of Parliament?
(a) Freedom of debates and proceedings.
(b) The right to regulate the internal matters of the Parliament.
(c) Freedom from attendance as a witness.
(d) The privilege of excluding strangers from the house.
Option c – Freedom from attendance as a witness
Who said, “Parliamentary system provides a daily as well as a periodic assessment of the Government”?
(a) BR Ambedkar
(b) BN Rau
(c) Jawaharlal Nehru
(d) Rajendra Prasad
Option a – BR Ambedkar
In a parliamentary democracy, the ( The union executive class 8 questions and answers )
(a) Executive controls the Legislature.
(b) The executive and Legislature are strictly separate.
(c) The judiciary controls both Legislature and the Executive.
(d) The legislature controls the Executive.
Option d – The legislature controls the Executive
In which year simultaneous elections both for Lok Sabha and all State Legislative Assemblies were not held?
(a) 1952
(b) 1971
(c) 1957
(d) 1962
Option b – 1971
The powers, privileges, and immunities of either House of Parliament and of its Committee and Members have mainly been laid down in Article ………. of the Constitution of India.
(a) 115
(b) 107
(c) 105
(d) 102
Option c – 105
Constitutional government by definition is a ( The union executive class 8 questions and answers )
(a) government by the legislature
(b) popular government
(c) multi-party government
(d) limited government.
Option d – limited government
Which of the following shall cause every recommendation made by the Finance Commission to be laid before each House of Parliament?
(a) The President of India
(b) The Speaker of Lok Sabha
(c) The Prime Minister of India
(d) The Union Finance Minister
Option a – The President of India
Which one of the following characteristics is not true for the Unitary form of Government?
(a) Swift decision
(b) Flexible
(c) Ideal for large countries
(d) Uniformity of laws
Option c – Ideal for large countries
Besides representation, the Parliament of India is also a deliberative body with diverse functions. Which one among the following is not a function of the Parliament of India?
(a) Ventilating the grievances of the people.
(b) Executing major policy decisions.
(c) Holding the government accountable for its actions and expenditure.
(d) Amending the Constitution.
Option c – Holding the government accountable for its actions and expenditure
The Parliament can make any law for the whole or any part of India for Implementing international treaties
(a) with the consent of all the states
(b) with the consent of the Majority of states
(c) with the consent of the states concerned
(d) without the consent of any state
Option d – without the consent of any state
The Parliament can legislate on a subject in the state list
(a) by the wish of the President.
(b) if the Rajya Sabha passes such a resolution.
(c) under any circumstances.
(d) by asking the legislature of the concerned state.
Option b – if the Rajya Sabha passes such a resolution
The Parliament can legislate on the subject in the State list if the
(a) President issues an order authorizing it to do so.
(b) Supreme Court gives authority to the Parliament in this regard.
(c) Rajya Sabha passes a resolution with two-thirds of its members present and voting, declaring it expedient to legislate on a state matter in the national interest.
(d) The prime minister issues a special order.
Option c – Rajya Sabha passes a resolution with two-thirds of its members present and voting, declaring it expedient to legislate on a state matter in the national interest
A Parliamentary system of Government is one in which
(a) all political parties in the Parliament are represented in the Government.
(b) the Government is responsible to the Parliament and can be removed by it.
(c) the Government is elected by the people and can be removed by them.
(d) the Government is chosen by the Parliament but cannot be removed by it before the completion of a fixed term.
Option c – the Government is elected by the people and can be removed by them
There is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because the
(a) Lok Sabha is elected directly by the people.
(b) Parliament can amend the Constitution.
(c) Rajya Sabha cannot be dissolved.
(d) The Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha.
Option d – The Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha
Indian Parliament consists of
(a) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
(b) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and Prime Minister
(c) Speaker and Lok Sabha
(d) President and both the Houses (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha)
Option d – President and both the Houses (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha)
The Parliament of India consists of
(a) the President, the House of the People, and the Council of states.
(b) House of the People.
(c) House of the People and Council of States.
(d) Council of States
Option a – the President, the House of the People, and the Council of states
House of Indian Parliament is prorogued by whom?
(a) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(b) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
(c) Prime Minister of India
(d) President of India
Option d – President of India
The Indian Parliament should meet at least ……. ( The union executive class 8 questions and answers )
(a) once a year
(b) twice a year
(c) thrice a year
(d) four times a year
Option b – twice a year
The most important feature of the Indian Parliament is that
(a) it is the Union Legislature in India.
(b) it also comprises the President.
(c) it is bicameral in nature.
(d) the Upper House of the Parliament is never dissolved.
Option b – it also comprises the President
The President of India addresses the Parliament under Article 87 of the Indian Constitution
(a) in a joint sitting of both houses of Parliament.
(b) in a joint meeting of both houses of Parliament.
(c) in a joint session of both houses of Parliament.
(d) Both houses of Parliament assembled together.
Option d – Both houses of Parliament assembled together
The President of India is elected by an Electoral College comprising elected members of which of the following? I. Both the Houses of the Parliament. II. The Legislative Assemblies of States. III. The Legislative Councils of States. IV. The Legislative Assemblies of NCT of Delhi and Puducherry. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) I and II
(b) I, II, and III
(c) I, II, and IV
(d) Only IV
Option c – I, II, and IV
The President ……
(a) is not a part of Parliament.
(b) is a part of the Parliament.
(c) is a part of the Parliament and sits in the Parliament.
(d) can vote in Parliament.
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above
Option b – is a part of the Parliament
Who among the following summons both the houses?
(a) Prime Minister
(b) Chief Justice of India
(c) Judge of Supreme Court
(d) President
Option d – President
Who among the following is/are appointed by the President of India? I. Vice-Chairman of the NITI Aayog. II. Chairman of the Finance Commission. III. Administrators of the Union Territories. Select the correct answer by using the following codes.
(a) I and II
(b) II and III
(c) I and III
(d) Only I
Option a – I and II
The President of India is elected by
(a) Lok Sabha
(b) Rajya Sabha
(c) Parliament members
(d) Members of Parliament and members of State Legislative Assemblies
Option d – Members of Parliament and members of State Legislative Assemblies
What is the maximum age limit prescribed for the post of the President of India?
(a) 58 years
(b) 60 years
(c) 62 years
(d) There is no maximum age limit
Option d – There is no maximum age limit
How many times the President of India can seek re-election to his post?
(a) Once
(b) 2 times
(c) 3 times
(d) Any number of times
Option d – Any number of times
What is the minimum age for being elected as the President of India?
(a) 40 years
(b) 35 years
(c) 30 years
(d) 25 years
Option b – 35 years
Which of the following are appointed by the President? I. Judges of the High Court. II. Lt Governors of the Union Territories. III, Vice-President IV. Chief Election Commissioner. Codes
(a) I, II, and III
(b) II, III, and IV
(c) I, II, and IV
(d) II and IV
Option c – I, II, and IV
Which of the following veto is/are used veto lavare use by the President of India? I. Absolute veto II. Suspensive veto III. Pocket veto IV. Qualified veto
(a) II, III, and IV
(b) II and III
(c) I, II, and III
(d) I, II, III, and IV
Option c – I, II, and III
The President selects Prime Minister as I. the leader of the party in majority in Lok Sabha. II. anyone he wishes to. III. the person who is in a position to win the confidence of the majority in Lok Sabha. IV. the leader of the party has a majority of seats in either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha. Codes
(a) Only I
(b) I and III
(c) II and IV
(d) I, III, and IV
Option b – I and III
Who determines the term and membership of the Central Council of Ministers?
(a) Home Minister
(b) President of the ruling party
(c) President of India
(d) Vice-President
Option c – President of India
Who among the following is empowered to establish the Inter-state Council?
(a) Parliament
(b) President
(c) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(d) Prime Minister
Option b – President
The power of the President to issue ordinances is a relic of ( The Union executive class 8 questions and answers )
(a) the Government of India Act, 1909
(b) the Government of India Act, 1919
(c) the Government of India Act, 1935
(d) the Indian Independence Act, of 1947
Option b – the Government of India Act, 1919
Who is referred to as the Supreme Commander of forces in India?
(a) General of the Army
(b) Defence Minister
(c) President
(d) Field Marshal
Option c – President
The acting Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in India is appointed by the
(a) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
(b) Prime Minister
(c) President
(d) Law Minister
Option c – President
(a) Commission for Scheduled Castes and Tribes
(b) Prime Minister
(c) Governor of the State
(d) President
Option d – President
Who holds the power to appoint the nominees from Anglo-Indian Community in the Lok Sabha?
(a) Minorities Commission
(b) President of India
(c) Prime Minister
(d) Vice-President
Option b – President of India
Who has the right under the Constitution to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on the question of law?
(a) President
(b) Any High Court
(c) Prime Minister
(d) All of the above
Option a – President
The first citizen of the Republic of India is ( The Union executive class 8 questions and answers )
(a) the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
(b) the President of India
(c) the Prime Minister of India
(d) the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Option b – the President of India
Who among the following is not a member of any of the two houses of our country?
(a) Prime Minister
(b) Finance Minister
(c) President
(d) Railway Minister
Option c – President
The privileges of the President have been expressly provided in
(a) Article 54
(b) Article 56
(c) Article 361
(d) Article 363
Option c – Article 361
The power to make treaties with other nations lies with
(a) the Parliament
(b) the Prime Minister of India
(c) the President of India
(d) None of the above
Option c – the President of India
The President of India is ( The Union executive class 8 questions and answers )
(a) the Head of State
(b) the Head of Government
(c) the Head of State and Government
(d) the Head of Parliament
Option a – the Head of State
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