union government [legislature & executive] Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions

Question : 11

How many persons can be nominated by the President to the Rajya Sabha from among those who have distinguished themselves in art, literature, social service, etc.?

a) 12

b) 8

c) 4

d) None

Answer: (a)

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.

Question : 12

Consider the following statements:

  1. The President of India cannot appoint a person as Prime Minister if he/she is not a member of either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha.
  2. The candidate for the office of Prime Minister must have the support of the majority members of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 2 only

b) 1 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (d)

Question : 13

Which of the following appointments is not made by the President of India?

a) Chief Justice of India

b) Chief of Air Staff

c) Speakers of the Lok Sabha

d) Chief of Army

Answer: (c)

Speaker of Lok sabha elected by simple majority in the Lok sabha.

Question : 14

Each member of Parliament who participates in the Presidential election is entitled to cast as many votes as are obtained by dividing the total number of votes of the Legislative Assemblies of all the States by the total number of elected members of the two Houses of Parliament. This ensures:

a) parity between the voting strengths of the States and the Parliament

b) uniformity of representation of the different States

c) parity among the States

d) All the above

Answer: (a)

Question : 15

List I List II
(Author) (Works)
A. The council of ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of People 1. Article 74
B. Duties of the Prime Minister towards the President 2. Article 77
C. Council of ministers to aid and advise the President 3. Article 76
D. All executive action of the Government of India shall be taken in the name of the President 4. Article 75
  4. Article 78

a) A – 3 ; B – 2 ; C – 4 ; D – 1

b) A – 4 ; B – 5 ; C – 1 ; D – 3

c) A – 4 ; B – 5 ; C – 1 ; D – 2

d) A – 3 ; B – 4 ; C – 1 ; D – 2

Answer: (c)

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