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Question : 16

If the PM belonged to the upper House of Parliament?

a) He will not be able to speak on the budget in the Lower House.

b) He can make statements only in the Upper House.

c) He will not be able to vote in his favour in the event of a noconfidence motion.

d) He has to become a member of the Lower House within six months after swearing in as the PM.

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Answer: (c)

He will not be able to vote in his favour in the event of a noconfidence motion.

Question : 17

How many members are nominated by the President to Rajya Sabha ?

a) 20

b) 15

c) 2

d) 12

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Answer: (d)

12 members are nominated by the President to the Rajya Sabha. These members are nominated on the basis of their contributions to art, literature, science, and social services.

Question : 18

The maximum number of nominated members to the Rajya Sabha are

a) 15

b) 14

c) 10

d) 12

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Answer: (d)

Rajya Sabha membership is limited to 250 members, 12 of whom are nominated by the President of India for their contributions to art, literature, science, and social services. The remainder of the body is elected by the state and territorial legislatures.

Question : 19

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:

List I List II
(Power of President) (Relevant Provision)
A. Power to grant pardon 1. Article 76
B. Executive power of the Union 2. Article 75
C. Power to appoint Prime Minister 3. Article 53
D. Appointment of AttorneyGeneral 4. Tabaqat-i-Nasiri
Codes: A B C D

a) 4 3 2 1

b) 1 2 3 4

c) 4 2 3 1

d) 1 3 2 4

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Answer: (a)

As mentioned in Article 72 of the Indian Constitution, the President is empowered with the powers to grant pardons in the following situations:

  • Punishment is for an offence against Union Law
  • Punishment is by a Military Court
  • The sentence is that of death
  • The executive power is vested mainly in the President of India, as per Article 53 (1) of the constitution.

Article 75 (1) of the Constitution of India reads:

  • “The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.”

The Attorney General for India is the Indian government’s chief legal advisor and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India. He is appointed by the President of India under Article 76(1) of the Constitution and holds office during the pleasure of the President.

Question : 20

With reference to India polity, which one of the following statements is correct?

a) President can make ordinance only when either of the two houses of parliament is not in session.

b) The minimum age prescribed for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court is 40 years.

c) Planning commission is accountable to parliament.

d) NDC is constituted of Union Finance Minister and the Chief Ministers of all the states.

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Answer: (a)

President can promulgate ordinances when the parliament is not in session. These ordinances must be approved by the parliament within six weeks from its re-assembly.

Article 123 in the Constitution of India 1949 describes the power of the President to promulgate Ordinances during recess of Parliament. If at any time, except when both Houses of Parliament are in session, the President is satisfied that circumstances exist which render it necessary for him to take immediate action, he may promulgate such Ordinance as the circumstances appear to him to require.

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