Indian Constitution: President and Prime Minister
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Indian Constitution: President and Prime Minister

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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?

  • The President (correct)
  • The Prime Minister
  • The Finance Minister
  • The Parliament

    • 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?

    <p>Should possess a university degree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On what basis does the President nominate 12 members to the Rajya Sabha?

    <p>Distinction in the field of science, art, literature, and social service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Article of the Constitution allows the President to appoint a Commission to investigate backward classes?

    <p>Article 340</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India?

    <p>Either House of Parliament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum age required to contest for the position of President of India?

    <p>35 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum age requirement for appointment as a Governor?

    <p>35 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can prefer the charge of impeachment against the President of India?

    <p>Both Houses of Parliament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who appoints the Chief Minister in a Union Territory where such a setup exists?

    <p>Lt. Governor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For how long can a Vice President act as President if the President dies in office?

    <p>6 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is included in the Union Council of Ministers?

    <p>Cabinet Ministers, Minister of State and Deputy Ministers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who administers the oath of office to the President of India?

    <p>Chief Justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum period a person who is not a member of Parliament can serve as a Minister appointed by the President?

    <p>6 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can a President use his discretion in appointing the Prime Minister?

    <p>When no political party enjoys a clear majority in the Lok Sabha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum age required for a person to become the Prime Minister of India?

    <p>25 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following situations allows the President to act at their own discretion?

    <p>In returning a proposal to the Council of Ministers for reconsideration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does President's Rule in a state indicate?

    <p>The Governor of the State is in charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the National Development Council in relation to the Prime Minister and other ministers?

    <p>Advisory body for economic policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which circumstance can the President be removed from office?

    <p>Via impeachment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the value of a Lok Sabha member's vote in the Presidential election?

    <p>The number of constituents they represent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who appoints the Chief Minister of a Union Territory when such a structure exists?

    <p>The Lt.Governor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the President's ability to proclaim a state of emergency?

    <p>Constitutional crisis management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was recognized as the first Prime Minister of India?

    <p>Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle is the Judicial Review in the Constitution of India based on?

    <p>Procedure established by law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the accountability of the Council of Ministers in India?

    <p>They are collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which case did the Supreme Court hold that Election Commissioners cannot be placed on par with the Chief Election Commissioner?

    <p>S.S.Dhannoa Vs Union of India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum interval permitted between two sessions of each House of Parliament?

    <p>Six months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which case observed that parliamentary proceedings are not subject to Fundamental Rights?

    <p>M.S.M.Sharma Vs Srikrishna Sinha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What majority is required for passing an amendment to create a new State in India?

    <p>2/3rd majority of both Houses and ratification by States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amendment added the word 'Secular' to the Preamble of the Constitution of India?

    <p>Forty-Second Amendment Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year were Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) first used?

    <p>1982</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the authority to appoint the Lokayukta and Uplokayukta?

    <p>Governor or Lieutenant Governor of the concerned state/UT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long did it take to create the Indian Constitution?

    <p>2 years 11 months 18 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which schedule of the Indian Constitution relates to scheduled languages?

    <p>VIII Schedule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Constitutional Amendment lowered the voting age to 18 years?

    <p>61st Amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amendment initiated the Panchayat Raj system in India?

    <p>73rd Amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the imposition of President's rule?

    <p>Article 356</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year marked the initiation of the process to create the Indian Constitution?

    <p>1946</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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