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Rajya Sabha can amend a Money Bill and send it back to Lok Sabha for reconsideration.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Article 109: Money Bills can only be introduced in Lok Sabha with President's prior recommendation. Rajya Sabha can only make recommendations within 14 days; Lok Sabha may accept/reject them. If Rajya Sabha doesn't return bill in 14 days, it's deemed passed. This upholds Lok Sabha's financial supremacy.
Which of the following subjects is NOT in the Union List (List I) of Seventh Schedule, on which Parliament has exclusive power to legislate?
- Defence
- Foreign Affairs
- Public Health
- Currency
Answer: Public Health
Seventh Schedule: Union List (97 subjects) includes defence, foreign affairs, currency, etc. Public Health is in State List (List II, Subject 6). Parliament can legislate on State List during Emergency (Article 250), if Rajya Sabha passes resolution (Article 249), or for implementing international agreements (Article 253).
A person is disqualified for Parliament membership if they hold an office of profit under Government of India or any State, unless exempted by law.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Article 102(1)(a): Holding office of profit under Union or State government disqualifies Parliament membership, unless Parliament by law declares otherwise. This prevents conflict of interest between legislative and executive roles. Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959 lists exempted offices.
The maximum strength of Rajya Sabha is 250, of which 238 represent States and Union Territories, and 12 are nominated by the President for their expertise in literature, science, art, and ______.
- politics
- social service
- economics
- law
Answer: social service
Article 80: Rajya Sabha max strength 250 (238 elected + 12 nominated). Nominated members are persons with special knowledge/practical experience in literature, science, art, and social service. Current strength is 245. Nominations ensure expert voices in legislation without electoral politics.
If the President requires information about administration of Union affairs, the Prime Minister is constitutionally bound to furnish it.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Article 78(b): It is duty of PM to furnish such information relating to administration of Union affairs and proposals for legislation as the President may call for. This ensures nominal executive (President) stays informed, though real executive (PM/Council) governs. Reinforces cooperative federalism within Union executive.
In case of vacancy in the office of President, who discharges President's functions until a new President is elected?
- Prime Minister
- Chief Justice of India
- Vice President
- Speaker of Lok Sabha
Answer: Vice President
Article 65: If President's office falls vacant due to death, resignation, removal, or otherwise, Vice President discharges functions. If VP office is also vacant, Chief Justice of India (or senior-most SC judge) acts as President. Election to fill vacancy must be held within 6 months.
The Council of Ministers consists of three categories: Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and Deputy Ministers.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Constitution recognizes only two categories under Article 75: Cabinet Ministers and other Ministers (Ministers of State). 'Deputy Ministers' were abolished in 1952. Ministers of State may have independent charge or assist Cabinet Ministers. Only Cabinet Ministers attend Cabinet meetings, ensuring focused decision-making.
Article 361 grants immunity to the President from criminal proceedings during their term of office, and no court can issue process for arrest or imprisonment of the ______.
- Prime Minister
- Vice President
- President
- Chief Justice
Answer: President
Article 361: President (and Governors) enjoy immunity: (a) no criminal proceedings during term, (b) no arrest/imprisonment, (c) civil proceedings allowed with 2-month notice. This ensures head of state can perform duties without harassment, but doesn't grant impunity post-tenure.
Which Article of the Constitution provides for the appointment of Attorney General of India?
- Article 76
- Article 77
- Article 78
- Article 79
Answer: Article 76
Article 76: President appoints Attorney General (AG) who must be qualified to be Supreme Court judge. AG is highest law officer, advises government, represents Union in courts, has right to speak in Parliament but no vote. AG holds office during President's pleasure and can be removed anytime.
Ministers hold office during the pleasure of the President, which in effect means during the pleasure of the Prime Minister.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Article 75(2): Ministers hold office during pleasure of President. Since President acts on PM's advice (Article 74), this effectively means PM can dismiss any minister anytime. This ensures PM's authority over Council and enables reshuffles without constitutional amendment.
The principle of collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers to Lok Sabha is enshrined in which Article?
- Article 74
- Article 75
- Article 76
- Article 77
Answer: Article 75
Article 75(3): Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to Lok Sabha. This means: (a) Ministry falls if Lok Sabha passes no-confidence motion, (b) Ministers defend government policies jointly, (c) Resignation of PM dissolves entire Council. This is cornerstone of parliamentary democracy.
The Prime Minister communicates to the President all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to administration of Union affairs and proposals for ______.
- judicial appointments
- legislation
- international treaties
- financial audits
Answer: legislation
Article 78(a): PM communicates to President all Council decisions on Union administration and legislative proposals. Article 78(b) requires PM to furnish information called for by President. Article 78(c) allows President to refer matters for Council consideration. These ensure coordination between nominal and real executive.
The Vice President of India can be removed from office by a resolution passed by which body?
- Lok Sabha only
- Rajya Sabha only
- Both Houses of Parliament
- Electoral College
Answer: Rajya Sabha only
Article 67(b): VP can be removed by Rajya Sabha passing a resolution by majority of all then-members, and agreed to by Lok Sabha. No impeachment process needed; simple majority suffices. Notice of at least 14 days must be given. This reflects VP's primary association with Rajya Sabha.
The President's pardoning power under Article 72 extends to cases of punishment by court-martial.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Article 72 grants President power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, remissions, or suspend/remute sentences in three cases: (a) court-martial punishments, (b) offences against Union law, (c) death sentences. This is an executive check on judicial power, exercised on Cabinet advice.
The President can return a Money Bill for reconsideration by Parliament.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Article 111: President can return ordinary bills for reconsideration, but Money Bills (Article 110) cannot be returned. President must either give assent or withhold assent to Money Bills. This ensures financial legislation proceeds without executive delay, respecting Lok Sabha's financial supremacy.
Which of the following appointments is NOT made by the President of India?
- Prime Minister
- Chief Justice of India
- Chief Election Commissioner
- Speaker of Lok Sabha
Answer: Speaker of Lok Sabha
Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected by members of Lok Sabha from amongst themselves (Article 93). President appoints PM (Article 75), CJI (Article 124), CEC (Article 324), Governors, Judges, etc. Understanding appointment authorities is crucial for Polity questions.
The President of India holds office for a term of ______ years from the date on which they enter upon their office.
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
Answer: 5
Article 56: President's term is 5 years. They can resign by writing to Vice President, or be removed by impeachment for 'violation of the Constitution' under Article 61. Impeachment requires 2/3 majority of total membership of Parliament after charges are framed by either House.
The President of India is elected by an Electoral College consisting of elected members of which bodies?
- Lok Sabha only
- Rajya Sabha only
- Both Houses of Parliament only
- Both Houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies
Answer: Both Houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies
Article 54: President is elected by an Electoral College comprising elected members of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and State Legislative Assemblies. Nominated members of Parliament and State Legislatures, and members of Legislative Councils do not participate. The election follows proportional representation by single transferable vote.
Article 36 defines 'State' for Part IV (DPSP) in the same manner as defined in Article ______ for Fundamental Rights.
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
Answer: 12
Article 36 states that definitions in Part III (Fundamental Rights) apply to Part IV (DPSP) unless context otherwise requires. Thus, 'State' under Article 12 (including government, legislature, local authorities, etc.) applies to DPSP enforcement, though DPSP themselves are non-justiciable.
The provisions for Panchayats and Municipalities were added to Directive Principles by the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts.
- True
- False
Answer: False
Article 40 (organisation of village panchayats) existed in original DPSP. The 73rd (1992) and 74th (1992) Amendments added Parts IX and IXA to the Constitution, giving constitutional status to Panchayats and Municipalities with justiciable provisions, not merely Directive Principles. So, they are enforceable now.