IAS PYQTopic: President and Vice-President (10 Questions)
With reference to the Indian polity, consider the following statements:
- I.An Ordinance can amend any Central Act.
- II.An Ordinance can abridge a Fundamental Right.
- III.An Ordinance can come into effect from a back date.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements with regard to pardoning power of the President of India:
- I.The exercise of this power by the President can be subjected to limited judicial review.
- II.The President can exercise this power without the advice of the Central Government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements:
- 1.Prorogation of a House by the President of India does not require the advice of the Council of Ministers.
- 2.Prorogation of a House is generally done after the House is adjourned sine die but there is no bar to the President of India prorogating the House which is in session.
- 3.Dissolution of the Lok Sabha is done by the President of India who, save in exceptional circumstances, does so on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2023
Consider the following statements:
1. If the election of the President of India is declared voidby the Supreme Court of India, all acts done by him/her in the performance of duties of his/her office of President before the date of decision become invalid.
2. Election for the post of the President of India can be postponed on the ground that some Legislative Assemblies have been dissolved and elections are yet to take place.
3. When a Bill is presented to the President of India, the Constitution prescribes time limits within which he/she has to declare his/her assent.
How many of the above statements are correct?
2023
Consider the following statements in respect of election to the President of India :
1. The members nominated to either House of the Parliament or the Legislative Assemblies of States are also eligible to be included in the Electoral College.
2. Higher the number of elective Assembly seats, higher is the value of vote of each MLA of that State.
3. The value of vote of each MLA of Madhya Pradesh is greater than that of Kerala.
4. The value of vote of each MLA of Puducherry is higher than that of Arunachal Pradesh because the ratio of total population to total number of elective seats in Puducherry is greater as compared to Arunachal Pradesh.
How many of the above statements are correct?
2022
Consider the following statements:
1. A bill amending the Constitution requires a prior recommendation of the President of India.
2. When a Constitution Amendment Bill is presented to the President of India, it is obligatory for the President of India to give his/her assent.
3. A Constitution Amendment Bill must be passed by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha by a special majority and there is no provision for joint sitting.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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