1. Who is part of the Union Executive in India?
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A) President, Chief Justice of supreme court , Prime Minister
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B) President, Vice President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers, Attorney General
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C) Prime Minister, Governor, Chief Justice
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D) President, Chief Minister, Speaker of Lok Sabha
Answer: B) President, Vice President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers, Attorney General
2. What is the role of the President of India in the Union Executive?
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A) Chief Executive Officer
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B) Ceremonial Head of State and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces
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C) Chief Legislator
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D) Chief Justice
Answer: B) Ceremonial Head of State and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces
3. How is the President of India elected?
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A) Direct popular vote
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B) Elected by members of the Rajya Sabha
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C) Elected by an Electoral College comprising members of both houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies
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D) Appointed by the Prime Minister
Answer: C) Elected by an Electoral College comprising members of both houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies
4. What power does the President have in appointing the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers?
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A) Advisory role
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B) Executive orders
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C) Veto power
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D) Appointment power
Answer: D) Appointment power
5. When does the President's assent become crucial in the legislative process?
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A) Only for ordinary bills
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B) Only for money bills
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C) For all bills except constitutional amendments
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D) Never required
Answer: C) For all bills except constitutional amendments
6. How long is the term of the President of India?
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A) Four years
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B) Six years
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C) Five years
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D) Ten years
Answer: C) Five years
7. What are the eligibility criteria for a person to become President of India?
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A) At least 25 years old, Indian citizenship, eligible for Rajya Sabha membership
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B) At least 30 years old, Indian citizenship, eligible for Lok Sabha membership
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C) At least 40 years old, dual citizenship, legal background
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D) At least 35 years old, Indian citizenship, eligible for Lok Sabha membership
Answer: D) At least 35 years old, Indian citizenship, eligible for Lok Sabha membership
8. What is the composition of the Indian Parliament?
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A) Unicameral Legislature
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B) Tricameral Legislature
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C) Bicameral Legislature (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha)
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D) Federal Legislature
Answer: C) Bicameral Legislature (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha)
9. How are members of the Lok Sabha elected?
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A) Indirect election by State Legislative Assemblies
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B) Direct election by the people through general elections
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C) Nomination by the President
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D) Appointment by the Prime Minister
Answer: B) Direct election by the people through general elections
10. How are members of the Rajya Sabha elected?
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A) Direct election through nomination by the people
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B) Indirect election by State Legislative Assemblies and Union territories' representatives
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C) Appointment by the President
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D) Nomination by the Prime Minister
Answer: B) Indirect election by State Legislative Assemblies and Union territories' representatives
11. What is the primary role of the Lok Sabha in legislative processes?
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A) Advisory role
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B) Approving international treaties
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C) Approval of budgetary matters
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D) State representation
Answer: C) Approval of budgetary matters
12. What subjects are within the legislative purview of the Indian Parliament?
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A) State List
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B) Concurrent List
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C) Union List
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D) Residual List
Answer: C) Union List
13. How does the Parliament exercise control over the Union Executive?
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A) Through military interventions
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B) Through debates, questions, and parliamentary committees
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C) Through direct appointments
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D) Through executive orders
Answer: B) Through debates, questions, and parliamentary committees
14. When does the President address both houses of Parliament?
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A) Weekly
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B) Starting of each new session
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C) Only during emergencies
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D) Annually
Answer: B) At the beginning of each new session
15. Who is the presiding official of the Lok Sabha?
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A) Chief Justice of India
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B) President
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C) Prime Minister
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D) Speaker elected by the members
Answer: D) Speaker elected by the members
16. What are the qualifications for members of Parliament (MPs)?
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A) At least 20 years old for both houses
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B) At least 25 years old for the Lok Sabha, and 30 years old for the Rajya Sabha
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C) At least 35 years old for both houses
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D) At least 18 years old for both houses
Answer: B) At least 25 years old for the Lok Sabha, and 30 years old for the Rajya Sabha
17. What is the normal term of both houses of Parliament?
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A) Two years
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B) Four years
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C) Five years
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D) Six years
Answer: C) Five years
18. According to Article 52 of the Constitution of India, who is defined as the ceremonial head of the Republic?
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A) Prime Minister
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B) President of India
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C) Chief Justice of India
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D) Speaker of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Answer: B) President of India
19. Where is the executive power of the Union vested, according to Article 53?
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A) Prime Minister
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B) Council of Ministers
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C) Parliament
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D) President
Answer: D) President
20. As per Article 74, who aids and advises the President in the exercise of his functions?
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A) Prime Minister
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B) Council of Ministers
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C) Chief Justice of India
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D) Speaker of the Lok Sabha and Cabinet Secretary
Answer: B) Council of Ministers
21. How is the President of India elected, as outlined in Article 54?
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A) Directly chosen by the people like others
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B) Indirect election by an electoral college
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C) Appointment by the Prime Minister
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D) Nomination by the Chief Justice of India
Answer: B) Indirect election by an electoral college
22. According to Article 56, what is the term of office for the President of India?
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A) Four years
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B) Five years
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C) Six years
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D) Seven years
Answer: B) Five years
23. Is there any restriction on the re-election of the President, according to Article 57?
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A) Yes, only one term is allowed
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B) No, the President can be re-elected
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C) Yes, but only after a gap of one term
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D) No, re-election is prohibited
Answer: B) No, the President can be re-elected
24. What does Article 58 of the Constitution of India specify?
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A) Election process for Members of Parliament
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B) Qualifications for election as President
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C) Conditions of the President's and Vice President office
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D) Powers of the Prime Minister and Chief Minister
Answer: B) Qualifications for election as President
25. According to Article 61, what does the procedure for impeachment of the President involve?
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A) Supreme Court verdict
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B) Approval by Parliament and state legislatures
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C) Referendum
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D) Prime Minister with all Chief Minister opinion
Answer: B) Approval by Parliament and state legislatures
26. Which article describes the composition of the Rajya Sabha?
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A) Article 79
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B) Article 80
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C) Article 81
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D) Article 82
Answer: B) Article 80
27. What does Article 81 of the Constitution specify?
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A) Composition of the Lok Sabha
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B) Composition of the Rajya Sabha
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C) Allocation of seats in the Lok Sabha
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D) Allocation of seats in the Loksabha and Rajya Sabha
Answer: A) Composition of the Lok Sabha
28. According to Article 83, what is the maximum term for both Houses of Parliament?
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A) Three years
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B) Four years
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C) Five years
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D) Six years
Answer: C) Five years
29. What does Article 84 outline in terms of qualification for membership of Parliament?
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A) Educational qualifications
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B) Age and citizenship requirements
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C) Professional experience
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D) Social background
Answer: B) Age and citizenship requirements
30. Which article provides the President with the power to summon, prorogue sessions, and dissolve the Lok Sabha?
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A) Article 82
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B) Article 83
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C) Article 84
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D) Article 85
Answer: D) Article 85
31. What right does Article 86 grant to the President regarding Parliament?
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A) Right to dissolve Parliament
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B) Right to address and send messages
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C) Right to veto bills
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D) Right to appoint ministers
Answer: B) Right to address and send messages
32. According to Article 87, when can the President address both Houses assembled together?
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A) First day of each session
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B) During an emergency
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C) On Republic Day
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D) On Independence Day
Answer: A) At the beginning of each session
33. Who is granted the right to speak in, and participate in the proceedings of, either House of Parliament according to Article 88?
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A) Only ministers
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B) Only the Attorney General
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C) Both ministers and the Attorney General
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D) Only the Prime Minister
Answer: C) Both ministers and the Attorney General
34. What does Article 89 specify regarding Money Bills?
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A) Procedure for classification of bills
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B) Powers of the President
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C) Powers of the Lok Sabha
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D) Powers of the Rajya Sabha
Answer: A) Procedure for classification of bills
35. According to Article 111, what powers does the President have in relation to bills passed by Parliament?
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A) Power to introduce bills
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B) Power to withhold assent
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C) Power to override Parliament decisions
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D) Power to dissolve Parliament
Answer: B) Power to withhold assent