President of India Questions and Answers | President of India MCQs

1. What does “pardon” mean in terms of the powers granted to the President?
  1. the basic punishment remains the same but the duration is shortened
  2. in presence of a special circumstance, like physical disability, the President can award a lesser sentence than the one that was originally granted
  3. The President can substitute one harsher punishment with some lighter form, like changing a death sentence to a life sentence
  4. completely absolves the person from all types punishments and disqualifications

Answer: completely absolves the person from all types punishments and disqualifications

2. The executive actions of the government are carried out under whose name?
  1. Cabinet
  2. Prime Minister
  3. President
  4. Both (b) and (c)

Answer: President

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3. What are the maximum number of terms that a person can hold for the office of President?
  1. 2 terms
  2. No limit
  3. Single term
  4. 3 terms

Answer: No limit

4. Which among the following Veto powers is NOT granted to the President?
  1. Absolute Veto
  2. Pocket Veto
  3. Qualified Veto
  4. Suspensive Veto

Answer: Qualified Veto

5. Who addresses the Parliament after the commencement of the first session after each general election?
  1. Prime Minister
  2. Chief Justice of India
  3. President
  4. Vice-president

Answer: President

6. The nomination of a candidate for election to the office of President must be subscribed by at least:
  1. 50 proposers, 50 seconders
  2. 25 proposers, 25 seconders
  3. 20 proposers, 20 seconders
  4. 50 proposers, 20 seconders

Answer: 50 proposers, 50 seconders

7. The President can nominate how many members of the Rajya Sabha?
  1. 14
  2. 6
  3. 12
  4. 16

Answer: 12

8. What does “commutation” mean in terms of the powers granted to the President?
  1. the basic punishment remains the same but the duration is shortened
  2. in presence of a special circumstance, like physical disability, the President can award a lesser sentence than the one that was originally granted
  3. The President can substitute one harsher punishment with some lighter form, like changing a death sentence to a life sentence
  4. completely absolves the person from all types punishments and disqualifications

Answer: The President can substitute one harsher punishment with some lighter form, like changing a death sentence to a life sentence

9. Who can appoint a commission to investigate into the conditions of SC's , ST's and OBC's?
  1. Prime Minister
  2. Defense Minister
  3. Foreign Minister
  4. President

Answer: President

10. What does “remission” mean in terms of the powers granted to the President?
  1. the basic punishment remains the same but the duration is shortened
  2. in presence of a special circumstance, like physical disability, the President can award a lesser sentence than the one that was originally granted
  3. The President can substitute one harsher punishment with some lighter form, like changing a death sentence to a life sentence
  4. completely absolves the person from all types punishments and disqualifications

Answer: the basic punishment remains the same but the duration is shortened

11. Which Articles of the Indian Constitution talk about the President and the Vice President?
  1. 52 to 73
  2. 80 to 88
  3. 42 to 58
  4. More than one of the above

Answer: 52 to 73

12. The impeachment of the President can be initiated in
  1. Lok Sabha
  2. Rajya Sabha
  3. Either House of the Parliament
  4. Joint Session of both the Houses

Answer: Either House of the Parliament

13. What is the minimum age for the eligibility to be a Presidential candidate?
  1. 30
  2. 28
  3. 21
  4. 35

Answer: 35

14. What is the official term of the President's office?
  1. 5 years
  2. 10 years
  3. 3 years
  4. 4 years

Answer: 5 years

15. The President can deliver an absolute veto to which of the following bills?
  1. Private members bill
  2. Constitutional Amendment Bill
  3. both (a) and (b)
  4. neither (a) nor (b)

Answer: Private members bill

16. On whose behalf are the International treaties conducted?
  1. President
  2. Foreign Affairs Minister
  3. Defense Minister
  4. Prime Minister

Answer: President

17. By which amendment bill is President's assent to constitutional amendments bill made obligatory?
  1. 29th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1971
  2. 27th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1971
  3. 28th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1971
  4. 24th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1971

Answer: 24th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1971

18. What is the provision in Article 356 of Indian Constitution?
  1. For jobs in reservation of backward classes
  2. To impose President's rule in the states
  3. For the protection of religious monument
  4. More than one of the above

Answer: To impose President's rule in the states

19. The procedure of Impeachment of the President of India is __________.
  1. Judicial Procedure
  2. Quasi - Judicial Procedure
  3. Legislative Procedure
  4. Executive Procedure

Answer: Quasi - Judicial Procedure

20. The electoral college of the President of India does NOT consist of who among the following?
  1. Elected members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
  2. Members of legislative councils of states
  3. Elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry
  4. Elected members of legislative assemblies of the states including north east legislative assemblies

Answer: Members of legislative councils of states

21. Who has the power to declare an area as a scheduled area?
  1. President
  2. Prime Minister
  3. Governor of that state
  4. Chief Minister of that state

Answer: President

22. Which article of the Constitution empowers the President to promulgate ordinances?
  1. Article 123
  2. Article 52
  3. Article 25
  4. Article 78

Answer: Article 123

23. Which among the following Presidents died during his term at the office?
  1. Dr Zakir Hussain
  2. Rajendra Prasad
  3. V.V. Giri
  4. Dr S Radhakrishnan

Answer: Dr Zakir Hussain

24. What does “reprieve” mean in terms of the powers granted to the President?
  1. the basic punishment remains the same but the duration is shortened
  2. in presence of a special circumstance, like physical disability, the President can award a lesser sentence than the one that was originally granted
  3. The President can substitute one harsher punishment with some lighter form, like changing a death sentence to a life sentence
  4. This grants a temporary stay on the execution of the sentence, allowing some time for the convict.

Answer: This grants a temporary stay on the execution of the sentence, allowing some time for the convict.

25. The President of India has the power of pardoning under _____.
  1. Article 72
  2. Article 73
  3. Article 74
  4. Article 76

Answer: Article 72

26. Which article of the Indian constitution talks about Oath or affirmation by the President?
  1. Article 45
  2. Article 72
  3. Article 56
  4. Article 60

Answer: Article 60

27. Who among the following is NOT directly participating in the election of the President?
  1. the elected members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
  2. the elected members of the legislative assemblies of the state
  3. the elected members of the legislative assemblies of the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry
  4. Both elected and nominated members of the State legislative council

Answer: Both elected and nominated members of the State legislative council

28. What is the meaning of the word 'Veto'?
  1. Support
  2. Double
  3. Forbid
  4. Decide

Answer: Forbid

29. Who appoints the chief of Army, Navy, and Air Force?
  1. Prime Minister
  2. Defense Minister
  3. Foreign Minister
  4. President

Answer: President

30. __________ has been the only female President of India.
  1. Pratibha Patil
  2. Indira Gandhi
  3. Sheila Dixit
  4. More than one of the above

Answer: Pratibha Patil

31. The President of India can be impeached for violation of the Constitution under which article?
  1. Article 52
  2. Article 61
  3. Article 74
  4. Article 78

Answer: Article 61

32. Which of the following statements relating to the powers of the President of India is/are correct?

1. The executive power of the Union shall be vested in the President.
2. The executive power shall be exercised by the President only through officers subordinate to him.
3. The supreme command of the defense forces of the Union shall be vested in the President.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. 1, 2 and 3
  2. 1 and 2 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. More than one of the above

Answer: 1 and 3 only

33. What is true about the money bills?
  1. They must be introduced on prior recommendation of the President
  2. They can originate in both Houses of Parliament
  3. Both (a) and (b)
  4. Neither (a) nor (b)

Answer: They must be introduced on prior recommendation of the President

34. What does “respite” mean in terms of the powers granted to the President?
  1. the basic punishment remains the same but the duration is shortened
  2. in presence of a special circumstance, like physical disability, the President can award a lesser sentence than the one that was originally granted
  3. The President can substitute one harsher punishment with some lighter form, like changing a death sentence to a life sentence
  4. completely absolves the person from all types punishments and disqualifications

Answer: in presence of a special circumstance, like physical disability, the President can award a lesser sentence than the one that was originally granted

35. Consider the following statements:

1. President
2. Vice-President
3. All members of the Rajya Sabha
Who among the above are elected in accordance with the system of proportional
representation by means of the single transferable vote and voting is by secret ballot?

  1. Only 1 and 2
  2. Only 1 and 3
  3. Only 2 and 3
  4. More than one of the above

Answer: Only 1 and 2

36. Who is the only President to have been elected for two consecutive terms?
  1. Dr Zakir Hussain
  2. Rajendra Prasad
  3. APJ Abdul Kalam
  4. Pratibha Patil

Answer: Rajendra Prasad

37. Who is regarded as the head of the Indian state?
  1. Prime Minister
  2. President
  3. Chief Justice of India
  4. None of the above

Answer: President

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