The real powers in the Central Government are enjoyed,
according to the Constitution of India by the:

(a) President of India

(b) Vice-President of India

(c) Prime Minister of India

(d) Council of Ministers

The President of India controls the Parliament:

(a) directly

(b) through the Chief Justice

(c) through the Cabinet of Ministers headed by the Prime
Minister

(d) through the agency of the Defence Minister

How long can Vice-President act as President when the
President cannot perform his duties due to illness?

(a) For indefinite period

(b) For 6 months

(c) For 2 years

(d) For one year

How long can Vice-President act as President if the office
of the President falls vacant?

(a) For five years

(b) For six months

(c) For the remaining term

(d) For two years

By whom are the disputes regarding election of the
Vice-President decided?

(a) The President

(b) The Speaker

(c) The Parliament

(d) The Supreme Court

Which one of the following is not the qualification for
election to the office of the Vice-President?

(a) Must be a citizen of India

(b) Must be qualified to be elected as member of Rajya Sabha

(c) Must not hold office of profit under Union or state
government

(d) He should be a member of Parliament

Which of the following is the functions of the Vice-President?

(a) Performs the functions of the Presiding officer of the
Rajya Sabha

(b) Has a casting vote in Rajya Sabha

(c) He acts as President when President cannot perform
functions due to illness or otherwise

(d) All of the above mentioned

The vice-President of India is:

(a) Chairman (Ex-officio) of the Lok Sabha

(b) Ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha

(c) Speaker of the Lok Sabha

(d) President of the Red Cross

Which one of the following qualifications must a candidate
have, to contest the election of Vice-President of India?

(a) He must have served as a governor in at least one State

(b) He must be eligible for contesting election to Rajya Sabha

(c) He must not hold an office of profit save that of the
Chief Justice of India

(d) He must be citizen of India and not less than 45 years
of age

The residuary powers have been given to the:

(a) State Legislatures

(b) Union Parliament

(c) Both the State legislatures and the Union Parliament

(d) Local Bodies

Which one is not the legal immunities of the President of India?

(a) Not answerable to any court of law for the exercise of
his powers

(b) Cannot be compelled to appear as a witness before any
court of law

(c) No criminal proceedings can be brought against him
during the term of his office

(d) His powers are not limited even by Constitutional law

Which of the following are the powers of the President with
regard to the Parliament?

(a) Summon or prorogue the session of Parliament

(b) Address the joint session of the two Houses

(c) Can call a joint sitting of the two Houses

(d) All of these

What Constitutional provisions are made for not making
President?s rule permanent?

(a) It must be approved by the Parliament within 2 months

(b) It cannot be extended beyond 3 years even by the Parliament

(c) Every time Parliament can approve it for 6 months

(d) All of the above mentioned

Can the President of India dismiss the cabinet and take
under his direct charge the administration of the country in
a state of Emergency?

(a) No

(b) Yes

(c) Under certain conditions only

Which of the following are the financial powers of the
President of India?

(a) No money bill can be introduced without his prior approval

(b) His is responsible for the preparation of the Union
Budget and causes it to be laid before the Parliament

(c) All money bills passed by the Parliament are presented
to him for assent

(d) He appoints Finance Commission

(e) All of these