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Which feature primarily distinguishes the Rajya Sabha from the Vidhan Parishad?
Which feature primarily distinguishes the Rajya Sabha from the Vidhan Parishad?
- Power of impeachment (correct)
- Direct election
- Membership based on seniority
- Term limits for members
Who has the ultimate authority to sanction public expenditure in India?
Who has the ultimate authority to sanction public expenditure in India?
- The President (correct)
- The Prime Minister
- The Finance Minister
- The Parliament
What institution includes the Chief Ministers as ex-officio members?
What institution includes the Chief Ministers as ex-officio members?
- Planning Commission
- National Development Council (correct)
- Finance Commission
- Council of Ministers
Which of the following is not a necessary qualification for becoming a Governor?
Which of the following is not a necessary qualification for becoming a Governor?
On what basis does the President nominate 12 members to the Rajya Sabha?
On what basis does the President nominate 12 members to the Rajya Sabha?
Which Article of the Constitution allows the President to appoint a Commission to investigate backward classes?
Which Article of the Constitution allows the President to appoint a Commission to investigate backward classes?
Who can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India?
Who can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India?
What is the minimum age required to contest for the position of President of India?
What is the minimum age required to contest for the position of President of India?
What is the minimum age requirement for appointment as a Governor?
What is the minimum age requirement for appointment as a Governor?
Who can prefer the charge of impeachment against the President of India?
Who can prefer the charge of impeachment against the President of India?
Who appoints the Chief Minister in a Union Territory where such a setup exists?
Who appoints the Chief Minister in a Union Territory where such a setup exists?
For how long can a Vice President act as President if the President dies in office?
For how long can a Vice President act as President if the President dies in office?
Which of the following is included in the Union Council of Ministers?
Which of the following is included in the Union Council of Ministers?
Who administers the oath of office to the President of India?
Who administers the oath of office to the President of India?
What is the maximum period a person who is not a member of Parliament can serve as a Minister appointed by the President?
What is the maximum period a person who is not a member of Parliament can serve as a Minister appointed by the President?
When can a President use his discretion in appointing the Prime Minister?
When can a President use his discretion in appointing the Prime Minister?
What is the minimum age required for a person to become the Prime Minister of India?
What is the minimum age required for a person to become the Prime Minister of India?
Which of the following situations allows the President to act at their own discretion?
Which of the following situations allows the President to act at their own discretion?
What does President's Rule in a state indicate?
What does President's Rule in a state indicate?
What is the role of the National Development Council in relation to the Prime Minister and other ministers?
What is the role of the National Development Council in relation to the Prime Minister and other ministers?
Under which circumstance can the President be removed from office?
Under which circumstance can the President be removed from office?
What determines the value of a Lok Sabha member's vote in the Presidential election?
What determines the value of a Lok Sabha member's vote in the Presidential election?
Who appoints the Chief Minister of a Union Territory when such a structure exists?
Who appoints the Chief Minister of a Union Territory when such a structure exists?
What is the term for the President's ability to proclaim a state of emergency?
What is the term for the President's ability to proclaim a state of emergency?
Who was recognized as the first Prime Minister of India?
Who was recognized as the first Prime Minister of India?
What principle is the Judicial Review in the Constitution of India based on?
What principle is the Judicial Review in the Constitution of India based on?
Which statement accurately describes the accountability of the Council of Ministers in India?
Which statement accurately describes the accountability of the Council of Ministers in India?
In which case did the Supreme Court hold that Election Commissioners cannot be placed on par with the Chief Election Commissioner?
In which case did the Supreme Court hold that Election Commissioners cannot be placed on par with the Chief Election Commissioner?
What is the maximum interval permitted between two sessions of each House of Parliament?
What is the maximum interval permitted between two sessions of each House of Parliament?
Which case observed that parliamentary proceedings are not subject to Fundamental Rights?
Which case observed that parliamentary proceedings are not subject to Fundamental Rights?
What majority is required for passing an amendment to create a new State in India?
What majority is required for passing an amendment to create a new State in India?
Which amendment added the word 'Secular' to the Preamble of the Constitution of India?
Which amendment added the word 'Secular' to the Preamble of the Constitution of India?
In which year were Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) first used?
In which year were Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) first used?
Who has the authority to appoint the Lokayukta and Uplokayukta?
Who has the authority to appoint the Lokayukta and Uplokayukta?
How long did it take to create the Indian Constitution?
How long did it take to create the Indian Constitution?
Which schedule of the Indian Constitution relates to scheduled languages?
Which schedule of the Indian Constitution relates to scheduled languages?
Which Constitutional Amendment lowered the voting age to 18 years?
Which Constitutional Amendment lowered the voting age to 18 years?
Which amendment initiated the Panchayat Raj system in India?
Which amendment initiated the Panchayat Raj system in India?
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the imposition of President's rule?
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the imposition of President's rule?
What year marked the initiation of the process to create the Indian Constitution?
What year marked the initiation of the process to create the Indian Constitution?
Study Notes
The President of India
- Minimum age to contest for President: 35 years
- President’s removal: Impeachment by both Houses of Parliament
- President dies in office, Vice President acts as President for a maximum of 6 months
- President appoints the Prime Minister when no party has a clear majority in Lok Sabha
- President's discretion: Returning a proposal to the Council of Ministers for reconsideration
- President appoints a Commission to investigate the condition of backward classes: Article 340
- President can proclaim a state of emergency: External aggression, internal disturbances, financial stability
- President can be removed from office: Impeachment
- President is the titular executive
- President appoints the Governor of a state
- The President appoints the Chief Minister of a Union Territory
The Prime Minister of India
- Minimum age to become Prime Minister: 25 years
- A person who is not a member of Parliament can be appointed as a Minister for a maximum period of 6 months
- Prime Minister is responsible to the Lok Sabha
- The Prime Minister is the head of the Cabinet
Parliamentary System of India
- Minimum voting age: 18 years (introduced by 61st Amendment)
- Parliamentary system: Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha
- Parliamentary proceedings are not subject to Fundamental Rights
The Rajya Sabha
- President nominates 12 members for their distinction in the field of science, art, literature, and social service
- Rajya Sabha has the power of impeachment
Other Key Information
- The Chief Justice of India administers the oath of office to the President
- The Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission enjoys the rank of a Cabinet Minister
- The EVM (Electronic Voting Machine) was designed in 1980 and first used in the 1982 by-election in Kerala
- The Indian Constitution was created over 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days.
- The 8th schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with scheduled languages.
- Panchayat Raj was given Constitutional status by the 73rd Amendment
- Article 356 deals with the imposition of the President's rule
- The value of Lok Sabha member votes in the Presidential election differs according to the number of votes a member represents
- The National Development Council is made up of the Prime Minister, Union Cabinet Ministers, Chief Ministers and Council of Ministers.
- The Governor administers a state under President's rule
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Test your knowledge about the roles, powers, and responsibilities of the President and Prime Minister of India. This quiz covers key constitutional provisions, including age requirements and powers regarding appointments and emergencies. Dive into the intricacies of Indian governance and see how well you understand these essential positions.
