12 Questions
Who advises the President on the appointment of the Governor of a State?
The Prime Minister
To whom does the President submit their resignation?
The Vice President
What is the tenure of the Vice President of India?
5 years
Whose office is held during the pleasure of the President?
The Governor
Which statement about the payment of the President's emoluments is incorrect?
They are charged on the Contingency Fund of India
What support allows the Council of Ministers to remain in office in a Parliamentary government?
Majority of members of the Lower House of Parliament
According to the given text, who was the first woman Governor of a state in free India?
Mrs. Sarojini Naidu
What is the minimum age required to contest for the Presidentship in India?
35 years
Who described the preamble as the 'political horoscope of the constitution'?
N. Madhava Rao
Which of the following statements about the Preamble of the Indian Constitution is correct?
It says that India will be secular, democratic, sovereign, republic, and socialist.
How were the members of the Constituent Assembly elected?
By Provincial Assemblies
Which of the following was NOT a member of the Constituent Assembly?
M.K. Gandhi
Study Notes
Governor and President
- The Governor of a State is appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
- The President gives his resignation to the Vice President.
- The Vice President of India holds office for a period of 5 years.
Payment of Emoluments
- The emoluments of the President can be reduced during a Financial Emergency.
- They are shown separately in the budget.
Council of Ministers
- The Council of Ministers in a Parliamentary type of Government can remain in office till it enjoys the support of the majority of members of the Lower House of Parliament.
Appointments
- The President appoints the Prime Minister of India.
- The President appoints the Chief Justice of India.
- The President appoints the Chief of the Army and the Chief of the Air Force.
- The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is not appointed by the President of India.
Historical Figures
- The first woman Governor of a state in free India was Mrs. Sarojini Naidu.
- Mrs. Indira Gandhi was not the first woman Governor of a state in free India.
Age Requirements
- The minimum age required to contest for Presidentship is 35 years.
Preamble
- The Preamble of the Constitution says that India will be secular, democratic, sovereign, republican, and socialist.
- The Preamble is based on the "Objectives Resolution" drafted and moved by Pandit Nehru.
- The Preamble is not enforceable.
Constituent Assembly
- The members of the Constituent Assembly were elected by Provincial Assemblies.
- The Idea of a constituent assembly for India was put forward for the first time in 1934 by M N Roy.
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad was a member of the Constituent Assembly.
- M K Gandhi was not a member of the Constituent Assembly.
- H C Mukherjee and V T Krishnamachar were elected as Vice-Presidents of the Constituent Assembly.
Historical Events
- The "Purna Swaraj" day was celebrated for the first time on January 26, 1930.
Constitution
- The concept of Fundamental Rights is inspired by the USA.
- The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy is inspired by Ireland.
- The concept of Emergency Powers is inspired by Germany.
- The concept of Residual Powers of Center is inspired by Australia.
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