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Which of the following is NOT a qualification for a person to be elected as the President of India, according to Article 58?
Which of the following is NOT a qualification for a person to be elected as the President of India, according to Article 58?
- Must be a citizen of India.
- Must be a graduate from a recognized university. (correct)
- Must be qualified to be a member of the Lok Sabha.
- Must have completed 35 years of age.
Under what circumstance can the President of India be impeached, according to Article 61?
Under what circumstance can the President of India be impeached, according to Article 61?
- Violation of any law of the country.
- Incapacity to perform duties due to illness.
- Disagreement with the policies of the ruling government.
- Violation of the Constitution. (correct)
What is the term of office for the President of India, and how can it be terminated prematurely as per Article 56?
What is the term of office for the President of India, and how can it be terminated prematurely as per Article 56?
- Five years, terminated by impeachment or resignation. (correct)
- Six years, terminated by a vote of no confidence.
- Four years, terminated only by impeachment.
- Five years, terminated only by resignation.
What role does the Vice-President of India assume when acting as the President due to the President's absence, according to Article 65?
What role does the Vice-President of India assume when acting as the President due to the President's absence, according to Article 65?
What constitutes the Electoral College for the election of the President of India, according to Article 54?
What constitutes the Electoral College for the election of the President of India, according to Article 54?
According to Article 72, which of the following sentences can the President exclusively pardon, distinguishing it from the powers of the Governor?
According to Article 72, which of the following sentences can the President exclusively pardon, distinguishing it from the powers of the Governor?
What is the effect of the Supreme Court declaring the election of the President or Vice-President void, according to Article 71?
What is the effect of the Supreme Court declaring the election of the President or Vice-President void, according to Article 71?
What is the primary duty of the Prime Minister concerning the President, as outlined in Article 78?
What is the primary duty of the Prime Minister concerning the President, as outlined in Article 78?
According to Article 76, what is the role of the Attorney-General for India?
According to Article 76, what is the role of the Attorney-General for India?
According to Article 74, what is the role of the Council of Ministers in relation to the President of India?
According to Article 74, what is the role of the Council of Ministers in relation to the President of India?
What is the maximum permissible size of the Council of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, in relation to the total members of the Lok Sabha, as defined by constitutional amendments?
What is the maximum permissible size of the Council of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, in relation to the total members of the Lok Sabha, as defined by constitutional amendments?
Under what condition does a Minister cease to hold office if they are not a member of either House of Parliament, according to the provisions governing Ministers?
Under what condition does a Minister cease to hold office if they are not a member of either House of Parliament, according to the provisions governing Ministers?
What are the conditions under which the President can make rules for the convenient transaction of government business, as specified in the articles concerning the conduct of government business?
What are the conditions under which the President can make rules for the convenient transaction of government business, as specified in the articles concerning the conduct of government business?
According to Article 80, which of the following is NOT a criterion for the President's nomination of members to the Rajya Sabha?
According to Article 80, which of the following is NOT a criterion for the President's nomination of members to the Rajya Sabha?
What is the maximum number of members that can be elected to the Lok Sabha from the States, as per the constitutional provisions?
What is the maximum number of members that can be elected to the Lok Sabha from the States, as per the constitutional provisions?
How are seats allocated to each State in the Lok Sabha, as provided for in the constitutional articles regarding the composition of the Parliament?
How are seats allocated to each State in the Lok Sabha, as provided for in the constitutional articles regarding the composition of the Parliament?
What is the duration after which one-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire?
What is the duration after which one-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire?
What is the minimum age required for a person to qualify for membership of the Lok Sabha, according to Article 84?
What is the minimum age required for a person to qualify for membership of the Lok Sabha, according to Article 84?
What is the maximum interval that can exist between two sessions of Parliament, as stipulated in Article 85?
What is the maximum interval that can exist between two sessions of Parliament, as stipulated in Article 85?
Who presides over a joint session of both Houses of Parliament, as per Article 108?
Who presides over a joint session of both Houses of Parliament, as per Article 108?
What is the quorum required to constitute a meeting of either House of Parliament, as per Article 100?
What is the quorum required to constitute a meeting of either House of Parliament, as per Article 100?
Under what circumstances does the Speaker or Chairman have a casting vote in the Houses of Parliament, as described in Article 100?
Under what circumstances does the Speaker or Chairman have a casting vote in the Houses of Parliament, as described in Article 100?
What happens if a member of Parliament is absent for an extended period without permission, according to Article 101?
What happens if a member of Parliament is absent for an extended period without permission, according to Article 101?
What is the primary condition for a bill to be considered a Money Bill, as per Article 110?
What is the primary condition for a bill to be considered a Money Bill, as per Article 110?
If there is a dispute about whether a bill is a Money Bill, whose decision is final, according to Article 110?
If there is a dispute about whether a bill is a Money Bill, whose decision is final, according to Article 110?
What is the effect if Parliament re-passes a bill (with or without amendments) that was returned by the President for reconsideration, according to Article 111?
What is the effect if Parliament re-passes a bill (with or without amendments) that was returned by the President for reconsideration, according to Article 111?
What does Article 120 stipulate regarding the language to be used in Parliament?
What does Article 120 stipulate regarding the language to be used in Parliament?
Under what condition can the President of India promulgate ordinances, according to Article 123?
Under what condition can the President of India promulgate ordinances, according to Article 123?
If Houses of Parliament reassemble on different dates, which date is used to calculate the six-week period after which an ordinance lapses if not approved, according to the provisions governing ordinances?
If Houses of Parliament reassemble on different dates, which date is used to calculate the six-week period after which an ordinance lapses if not approved, according to the provisions governing ordinances?
According to Article 124, what is the composition of the Supreme Court of India?
According to Article 124, what is the composition of the Supreme Court of India?
What is the retirement age for judges of the Supreme Court, as per the articles regarding the judiciary?
What is the retirement age for judges of the Supreme Court, as per the articles regarding the judiciary?
According to Article 131, under what circumstances does the Supreme Court have original jurisdiction?
According to Article 131, under what circumstances does the Supreme Court have original jurisdiction?
What is required for appeals to the Supreme Court in civil matters, according to Article 133?
What is required for appeals to the Supreme Court in civil matters, according to Article 133?
What power does Article 136 confer upon the Supreme Court?
What power does Article 136 confer upon the Supreme Court?
What is the power granted to the Supreme Court under Article 142?
What is the power granted to the Supreme Court under Article 142?
According to Article 143, under what circumstances can the President consult the Supreme Court?
According to Article 143, under what circumstances can the President consult the Supreme Court?
What is the role of the Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG) concerning the accounts of the Union and the States, according to Articles 148-151?
What is the role of the Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG) concerning the accounts of the Union and the States, according to Articles 148-151?
To whom are the CAG's audit reports on the accounts of the Union submitted, according to Article 151?
To whom are the CAG's audit reports on the accounts of the Union submitted, according to Article 151?
Flashcards
Who is the head of the state?
Who is the head of the state?
The President is the head of state in India.
Article 54: President's Election
Article 54: President's Election
Article 54 outlines how members of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) and the Legislative Assemblies of the States, including NCT of Delhi and Puducherry, participate in the President's election.
How long is the President's term?
How long is the President's term?
President holds office for five years, but can be removed by impeachment or resignation.
What oath does the President take?
What oath does the President take?
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How can a President be impeached?
How can a President be impeached?
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Art.62 : Vacancy in President's Office
Art.62 : Vacancy in President's Office
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Role of the Vice-President?
Role of the Vice-President?
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President and Council of Ministers
President and Council of Ministers
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Who administers the oath to Ministers?
Who administers the oath to Ministers?
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Attorney-General's Role
Attorney-General's Role
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President's Role in Gov Business
President's Role in Gov Business
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What makes up the Parliament?
What makes up the Parliament?
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Nominated Rajya Sabha members
Nominated Rajya Sabha members
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Casting Vote
Casting Vote
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Oath for Membership
Oath for Membership
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Limits on Judicial Discussions
Limits on Judicial Discussions
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Who can create Rules of Procedure?
Who can create Rules of Procedure?
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Presidential Ordinance Power
Presidential Ordinance Power
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Supreme Court composition
Supreme Court composition
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Appointment of Judges
Appointment of Judges
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Supreme Court Review Powers
Supreme Court Review Powers
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Binding Nature of SC Decisions
Binding Nature of SC Decisions
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SC Advisory jurisdiction
SC Advisory jurisdiction
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Who appoints the CAG?
Who appoints the CAG?
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CAG Removal
CAG Removal
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