SSC CGL Polity Worksheet

Which amendment gave the President of India the power to refer a matter back to the Council of Ministers for reconsideration?

Who elects the Vice President of India?

Which body has the authority to remove the Vice President of India before the end of his term?

Who was the first individual to hold the Vice Presidency of India for two full terms?

Which of the following individuals has served as Vice President of India?

What amendment focuses on the role of the President in referring issues back to the Council of Ministers?

How many members are involved in the electoral process for the Vice President of India?

Which of these statements about the Vice President of India is correct?

Which of the following individuals served as Vice President of India before Dr. S. Radhakrishnan?

Who was the only President to hold the Vice Presidency for two full terms?

Indian Constitution - Presidency

Article 123 of the Indian Constitution grants ordinance-making power to the President of India.
The only instance of the President exercising veto power was regarding the Hindu Code Bill.
In case of suspension veto, the President sends the bill back for reconsideration.
The power to grant pardon is an executive power of the President, not legislative or judicial.
Article 143 empowers the President to seek advice from the Supreme Court of India.

Accountability and Privileges

Article 361 states the President is not answerable to any court for exercising the powers of the office.
The President cannot return the Finance Bill for reconsideration, as it is not a constitutional privilege.

Historical Context of Indian Presidents

Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of independent India.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad and Dr. S. Radhakrishnan served consecutive terms as Presidents.
The statement "He represents the nation, but does not lead the nation" refers to the President of India.

Constitutional Amendments

The power of the President to refer matters back to the Council of Ministers was included by the 44th Amendment.

Election and Removal of the Vice President

The Vice President of India is elected by members of both Houses of Parliament and Legislative Assemblies.
The authority to remove the Vice President before the end of the term lies with Parliament.

Notable Vice Presidents

Dr. S. Radhakrishnan served two full terms as Vice President.
Mohammad Hidayatullah, Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, and Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy held the position of Vice President at different times.

Legislative Process Involving the President

The President addresses both Houses at the beginning of the first session every year and after each general election.
A bill needs the assent of the President to become law, highlighting the President's integral role within the Parliament.

This quiz focuses on important articles of the Indian Constitution relevant to the role of the President. Test your knowledge on the constitutional provisions that govern ordinance-making powers and other key aspects of governance in India. Suitable for SSC CGL aspirants and those interested in Indian polity.