UPSC Prelims PYQ › Polity › Union Executive

Union Executive — UPSC Prelims Polity previous year questions

187 solved previous year questions on Union Executive, papers from 1991 to 2023, drawn from UPPCS, State PCS, UPSC CDS. Each carries the printed answer key and the explanation from the source compilation.

1. #1UPSC CSE Prelims 1995
   In the Interim Government in 1946, the Vice-President of the Executive Council was
   • AJawaharlal Nehru
   • BDr. S. Radhakrishnan
   • CC. Rajagopalachari
   • DDr. Rajendra Prasad
   Answer: (A) Jawaharlal Nehru
   Explanation

   Option a is the correct Nehru was the Vice-President of the in the Interim Government formed in the provisions of the Cabinet Mission Plan of Interim Government was a provisional on 2 September 1946, to assist the India from British rule to independence. It consisted members, representing different political parties headed by the Viceroy of India as the President Executive Council. Jawaharlal Nehru was designated Vice-President of the Executive Council and also portfolios of External Affairs and He acted as the de facto Prime Minister of led the Interim Government until 15 August 1947, became independent. Important Tips Dr. S. Radhakrishnan was not a member of the Interim Government, but he was a member of the Constituent Assembly and later became the first Vice-President and second President of India. C. Rajagopalachari was a member of the Interim Government and held the portfolio of Ed

2. #2UPPCS 2013
   The first-day session of Indian Constituent Assembly was chaired by
   • ADr. Rajendra Prasad
   • BDr. Sachchidanand Sinha
   • CDr. B. Ambedkar
   • DPt. Jawaharlal Nehru
   Answer: (B) Dr. Sachchidanand Sinha
   Explanation

   Option b is the correct Sachchidanand Sinha was the one who chaired session of the Indian Constituent Assembly, held on 9 December 1946. Dr. Sachchidananda oldest member of the Assembly, was elected as Chairman of the Assembly, as per the He presided over the first-day session and inaugural address. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected permanent President of the Constituent Assembly on 1946 and presided over its subsequent later became the first President of India

3. #3UPPCS 2008
   The power of the President to issue ordinance is a relic of
   • AGOI Act, 1919
   • BGOI Act, 1935
   • CGOI Act, 1909
   • DIndian Independence Act, 1947
   Answer: (B) GOI Act, 1935
   Explanation

   Option b is the correct President's power to promulgate ordinances from section 42 of the Government of India The Act gave the President the authority to during the recess of Parliament, if he was immediate action was necessary

4. #4JPSC 2013
   The provision that "no bill imposing tax can be introduced in the Legislature except on the recommendation of the President" is covered in the Constitution of India under
   • AArticle 117
   • BArticle 266
   • CArticle 306
   • DArticle 307
   Answer: (A) Article 117
   Explanation

   Option a is the correct Article 117 of the Indian Constitution, no tax can be introduced in the legislature except recommendation of the President. Important Tips Article 266 is related with Consolidated Funds and public accounts of India and of the States. Article 306 is related to the Power of certain States in Part B of the First Schedule to impose restrictions on trade and commerce. It was Repealed by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956

5. #5RAS / RTS 2021
   Which one of the following said, "A Constitution, like a machine, is a lifeless thing. It acquires life because of the men who control it, and India needs today nothing more than a set of honest men who will have the interest of the country before them"?
   • ADr. Rajendra Prasad
   • BJawahar Lal Nehru
   • CDr. B. R. Ambedkar
   • DMahatma Gandhi
   Answer: (A) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
   Explanation

   Option a is the correct Rajendra Prasad said "A Constitution, like a a lifeless thing. It acquires life because of the men it, and India needs today nothing more than a set men who will have the interest of the country in his speech on 26th November 1949, when Assembly adopted the Constitution of India. also the first President of India and played an in drafting the Constitution

6. #6UPSC CAPF 2018
   Which of the following statements about the Constitution of India is/are correct? 1. The 'Objectives Resolution' was moved by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. 2. Dr. BR Ambedkar served as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee in his capacity as the Law Minister.Select the correct answer using the codes given below
   • A1 only
   • B2 only
   • CBoth 1 and 2
   • DNeither 1 nor 2
   Answer: (B) 2 only
   Explanation

   Option b is the correct 1 is incorrect: The 'Objectives Resolution' moved by Jawaharlal Nehru on December 13, the Constituent Assembly of India. This resolution the fundamental principles and objectives that the framing of the 2 is correct: Upon India's independence on 1947, the new prime minister Jawaharlal Ambedkar to serve as the Dominion of India's two weeks later, he was appointed Chairman Drafting Committee of the Constitution for the of India

7. #7UPPCS 2017
   Of the following political features, which is/are common to India and the USA? 1. Residuary powers vested in the centre. 2. Residuary powers vested in the states. 3. President has the power of pocket veto. 4. The upper house has some nominated members. Code
   • A3 only
   • B3 and 4 only
   • C2, 3 and 4 only
   • D1, 3 and 4 only
   Answer: (A) 3 only
   Explanation

   Option a is the correct l and 2 are incorrect: In India, residuary in the centre. While in USA, residuary powers the states. So both have different mechanisms to deal 3 is correct: Presidents of both countries USA have the power to exercise pocket veto. In Pocket veto, the President neither ratifies nor returns the bill, but simply keeps the bill way they exercise this veto power is different in 4 is incorrect: In India, 12 members are the president in the upper house. Whereas, there provision of in US upper In India, the number of representatives state to state. For example, Uttar Pradesh has while Tripura has l member only. However, all states are given equal representation in the of their population. USA has 50 states and has 100 members-2 from each state

8. #8UPPCS 2017
   Who among the following is empowered to establish the Inter-State council?
   • AParliament
   • BPresident
   • CSpeaker of Lok Sabha
   • DPrime Minister
   Answer: (B) President
   Explanation

   Option b is the correct to Article 263 of The Constitution of is empowered to establish the The objective of the ISC is to discuss or subjects of common interest, and disputes Important Tips The Inter-State Council composes of the following members: Prime Minister, Chairman. Chief Ministers of all states. Chief Ministers of the union territories having legislative assemblies Lieutenant Governors and Administrators of the union territories not having legislative assemblies. 6 Union Cabinet Ministers, including Union Home Minister, to be nominated by the Prime Minister. Governors of the states being administered under President's rule. Standing Committee Union Home Minister, Chairman 5 Union Cabinet Ministers 9 Chief Ministers

9. #9UPPCS 2014
   Which of the following is correct? The main feature of a Presidential form of Government is/are
   • AThe Head of the Executive is the President
   • BThe President appoints his Council of Ministers
   • CThe President cannot dissolve the Legislature
   • DAll of the above
   Answer: (D) All of the above
   Explanation

   Option d is the correct American Constitution provides for the presidential form Some of features of the American presidential government are - the Head of the Executive is the President; appoints his Council of Ministers; the President the Legislature. Hence, option d is the correct answer. Important Tips The Features of the American presidential system of government: The American President is both the head of the State and the head of government. As the head of State, he occupies a ceremonial position. As the head of government, he leads the executive organ of government. The President is elected by an electoral college for a fixed tenure of four years. He cannot be removed by the Congress except by impeachment for a grave unconstitutional act. The President and his secretaries are not responsible to the Congress for their acts. The President and his secretaries neither possess members

10. #10UPPCS 2000
    What is the source of Inter-State councils
    • AConstitution
    • BParliamentary laws
    • CRecommendation of Planning Commission
    • DApproved Resolution by CM
    Answer: (A) Constitution
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct Constitution of India in Article 263, provided that Council (ISC) may be established "if at any appears to the President that the public interests served by the establishment of a Council". This exercised in 1990. Therefore, the ISC was established permanent body on 28 May 1990 by a presidential recommendation of Sarkaria Commission

11. #11UPSC CDS 2019
    The Inter-State Council was set-up in 1990 on the recommendation of
    • APunchhi Commission
    • BSarkaria Commission
    • CRajamannar Commission
    • DMungerilal Commission
    Answer: (B) Sarkaria Commission
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct answer. Article-263 in Part XI of the Constitution provides for the establishment of an Counci for better coordination among the states and between Centre and States. In 1990, the Inter-State Council was established on the recommendation of Sarkaria Commission (1983-87) The present composition of the Council is as Prime Minister as the Minister of all the States and Union ) Administrators of Union Territories not having Governor's of States under President Six Central Cabinet Ministers Important Tips Punchhi Commission (2007) is related to the Commission on Centre-State relations. Raiamannar Commission (1969) is related to examine all aspects of centre and state. Mungerilal Commission ( 1977) Identification backward castes in Bihar

12. #12UPSC CAPF 2014
    Which of the following statements about the Presidential system is/are correct? I. The Head of Government is also the Head of State. 2. The Executive can veto Legislative acts. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. 66. Codes
    • AOnly 1
    • BOnly 2
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct l is correct: The head of government is head of state in the presidential system. The the nation both internally and externally, and authority to appoint and dismiss cabinet members, orders, veto legislative acts, negotiate the armed forces, 2 is correct: Executive can veto legislative the presidential system. The president has the power or approve bills passed by the legislature, and can legislation to the legislature. However, the override the president's veto by a supermajority vote cases

13. #13UPSC CSE Prelims 2011
    Consider the following statements:The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President of India on matters of law or fact 1. On its own initiative (on any matter of larger public interest). 2. If he seeks such an advice. 3. Only if the matters relate to the Fundamental Rights of the citizensWhich of the statement given above is/are correct?
    • A1 only
    • B2 only
    • C3 only
    • D1 and 2
    Answer: (B) 2 only
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the India on matters of law or fact only if the President an advice (and not 011 its own Constitution (Article 143) authorises the president the opinion of the Supreme Court in the two matters

14. #14UPPCS 2000
    Acting Chief Justice of India is appointed by the
    • AChief Justice of India
    • BChief Justice of India with previous consent of the President
    • CPresident
    • DPresident on consultation with the Chief Justice of India
    Answer: (C) President
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct the office of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) or when the CJI is unable to perform their to absence, illness, or any other reason, the India appoints the most senior judge of the as the Acting Chief Justice of India. However, is made only after obtaining the of the outgoing Chief Justice of India. The Justice discharges the functions of the Chief a new Chief Justice is appointed or the incumbent resumes their duties

15. #15UPSC CSE Prelims 2015
    Consider the following statements: 1. The Executive Power of the Union of India is vested in the Prime Minister. 2. The Prime Minister is the ex Officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    • A1 only
    • B2 only
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer: (D) Neither 1 nor 2
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct 1 is incorrect. All executive actions of of India are formally taken in the name He can make rules specifying the manner in orders and other instruments made and executed in shall be authenticated. He also can make rules for transaction of business of the Union for allocation of the said business among the the executive power of the Union of India is in the Prime Minister, but in the President 2 is incorrect. Cabinet secretary (not is the ex-officio chairman of the Civil The Cabinet Secretariat functions directly under Minister. The administrative head of the the Cabinet Secretary who is also the ex-officio the Civil Services Board. The business allocated Secretariat under Government of India Business) Rules, 1961 includes (i) Secretarial the Cabinet and Cabinet Committees; and (ii) Rules

16. #16UPSC CSE Prelims 2014
    Which of the following is/are the function/ functions of the Cabinet Secretariat? 1. Preparation of agenda for Cabinet Meetings 2. Secretariat assistance to Cabinet Committees 3. Allocation of financial resources to the MinistriesSelect the correct answer using the code given below
    • A1 only
    • B2 and 3 only
    • C1 and 2 only
    • D1, 2 and 3
    Answer: (C) 1 and 2 only
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct Cabinet Secretariat is responsible for the the Government of India (Transaction of Business) and the Government of India (Allocation of Secretariat provides Secretarial assistance to the its Committees, and also assists in decision-making by ensuring Inter-Ministerial coordination. prepares agenda for Cabinet Cabinet Secretariat ensures that the President, the and Ministers are kept informed of the of all Ministries/Departments by means of of their does not allocate financial resources to the Ministries

17. #17UPSC CSE Prelims 2009
    With reference to Union Government, consider the following statements: 1. The Ministries/Departments of the Government of India are created by the Prime Minister on the advice of the Cabinet Secretary. 2. Each of the Ministries is assigned to a Minister by the President of India on the advice of the Prime Minister.Which of the given above is/are correct? GOVER
    • A1 only
    • B2 only
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer: (B) 2 only
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct l is incorrect: The Ministries/Departments Government of India are created by the President on of the Prime Minister under Government of of Business) Rules, 2 is correct: The Prime Minister allocation of Ministries to different Ministers, and formalizes these appointments

18. #18UPSC CSE Prelims 2003
    As per Indian Protocol, who among the following ranks highest in the order of precedence?
    • ADeputy Prime Minister
    • BFormer President
    • CGovernor of a State within his State
    • DSpeaker of Lok Sabha
    Answer: (C) Governor of a State within his State
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct the order of precedence of the Government of India, of States within their respective above the other given Functionaries. The order of important functionaries is given below

19. #19UPSC CSE Prelims 2000
    Consider the following statements- 25. President of India is different from the British King. Reason Office of Indian President is similar to that of America. Code
    • ABoth (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
    • BBoth (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
    • C(A) is true but (R) is false
    • D(A) is false but (R) is true
    Answer: (C) (A) is true but (R) is false
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct Constitution of India has opted for the System of Government rather than System of Government. Even though the system is largely based on the British are some fundamental differences between the two. the Indian Parliament is not a sovereign body British Parliament. Further, the Indian State has an (republic) while the British State has hereditary Hence Assertion (A) is correct. US more or less directly elected whereas the Indian indirectly elected. Hence office of Indain President is to that of USA President. Therefore Reasoning incorrect

20. #20UPSC CSE Prelims 2000
    Consider the following statements about the Attorney General of India: 1. He is appointed by the President of India. 2. He must have the same qualifications as are required for a Judge of the Supreme 26. Court. 3. He must be a member of either House of Parliament. 4. He can be removed by Impeachment by Parliament.Which of these statements are correct?
    • A1 and 2 27
    • B1 and 3
    • C2, 3 and 4
    • D3 and 4 only
    Answer: (A) 1 and 2 27
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct 1 is correct: The Attorney General of the highest law officer of the country and he/she is legal advisor to the Government of India. He/she by the President of India under Article 76 (1) Constitution and holds office during the pleasure of 2 is correct: The Attorney General of India a person qualified to be appointed as a Judge of 3 is incorrect: He/she need not be a either House of Parliament. However, he/she has to attend and speak in any House of Parliament or thereof, but without a right to 4 is incorrect: He/she can be removed by at any time without any reason or is no provision for impeachment by Parliament Attorney General of India

21. #21UPSC CSE Prelims 1994
    Which among the following is/are appointed by the President of India? 1. Chairman of the Finance Commission 2. Vice-Chairman of the Planning Commission 3. Chief Ministers of the Union TerritoriesSelect the correct answer by using the following code
    • A1 is correct
    • B1 and 2 are correct
    • C1 and 3 are correct
    • D2 and 3 are correct
    Answer: (C) 1 and 3 are correct
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct to Article -280 (1 ), the Chairman of the is appointed by the President. According 239 (AA) (5) the Chief Minister of the Union appointed by the President. The Vice-Chairman of Commission is not appointed by the President

22. #22UPSC CSE Prelims 1993
    The Chief Minister of a State in India is not eligible to vote in the Presidential election if
    • AHe is a candidate
    • BHe is yet to prove his majority on the floor of the Lower House of the State Legislature
    • CHe is a member of the Upper House of the State Legislature
    • DHe is a member of the Lower House of the State Legislature
    Answer: (C) He is a member of the Upper House of the State Legislature
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct Chief Minister of a State in India is not eligible to the Presidential election if he is a member of the of the State Legislature. Important Tip The President is elected not directly by the people but by members of electoral college consisting of: the elected members of both the Houses of Parliament; the elected members of the legislative assemblies of the states; the elected members of the legislative assemblies of the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry

23. #23UPPCS 2020
    Consider the following statements in the context of Attorney General of India: 1. The President shall appoint such a person as Attorney General of India who is qualified as to be appointed a Judge of Supreme Court. 2. The Attorney General shall receive such remuneration as the Parliament may determine.Select the correct answer using the codes given below
    • AOnly 1 is correct
    • BOnly 2 is correct
    • CBoth 1 and 2 are correct
    • DNeither 1 nor 2 is correct
    Answer: (A) Only 1 is correct
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct l is correct: The Attorney General of India is law officer of the country and he/ she is the chief to the Government of India. He/she is appointed President of India under Article 76 (1) of the holds office during the pleasure of the President. He/she mi" must be a person qualified to be appointed as a Judge Supreme 2 is incorrect: The Attorney General of receive such remuneration as the President There is no provision in the Constitution or law that empowers the Parliament to determine of the Attorney General of India

24. #24UPPCS 2016
    Which one of the following is not correct regarding the Presidential election?
    • AElection of the successor must be held before the expiry of the term of the incumbent President
    • BThe President shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office. 44
    • COn the expiration of his term, he continues to hold office until his successor enters upon his office
    • DPresident's election may be postponed on the ground that the electoral college is incomplete
    Answer: (D) President's election may be postponed on the ground that the electoral college is incomplete
    Explanation

    Option dis the correct election of a person as President cannot be postponed on the ground that the electoral college The President holds office for a term of five the date on which he enters upon his office. can resign from his office at any time by addressing letter to the Vice President. The President office beyond his term of five years until his charge. When the vacancy is going to be caused expiration of the term of the sitting President, an fill the vacancy must be held before the expiration of

25. #25UPPCS 2013
    which of the following statements is correct about Prime Minister of India
    • APrime Minister is the nominal head of the Council of Ministers
    • BHe is not responsible to Parliament
    • CHe cannot dismiss any of his ministers
    • DPrime Minister is the real head of the Council of Ministers
    Answer: (D) Prime Minister is the real head of the Council of Ministers
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct Prime Minister is the real head of the Council of the nominal head. The Prime Minister is responsible and can dismiss any of his ministers

26. #26State PCS 2013
    The Policy of Liberalisation, Privatisation, and Globalisation was announced as New Economic Policy by Prime Minister
    • ARajeev Gandhi
    • BVishwanath Pratap Singh
    • CP.V. Narsimha Rao
    • DAtal Bihari Vajpayee
    Answer: (C) P.V. Narsimha Rao
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct New Economic Policy was announced by P. V. Narsimha Rao in 1991. The policy was a from the inward-looking and protectionist that had been followed by India since New Economic Policy was based on the principles privatization, and globalization

27. #27UPPCS 2012
    Who among the following Presidents of India was associated with Trade Union Movement?
    • AV. V. Giri
    • BN. Sanjiva Reddy
    • CK.R. Narayanan
    • DZakir Hussain
    Answer: (A) V. V. Giri
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct Giri was closely associated with the labor and movement in India throughout his career. Giri was member of the All-India Railway men's was formed in 1923 and served as its general over a decade. He was elected president of the Union Congress for the first time in 1926. In 1929, Trade Union Federation (ITUF) was formed by M. Joshi, and others with V. V. Giri as the president

28. #28UPPCS 2011
    Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given below: 1. The executive power of the Union is vested in the Prime Minister. 2. The Prime Minister is appointed by the President. 3. The Prime Minister is the head of the Council of Ministers. 4. The Prime Minister, at the time of his appointment, needs not be a member of either House of Parliament. Code
    • AOnly 1, 2 and 4 are correct
    • BOnly 1, 2 and 3 are correct
    • COnly 2, 3 and 4 are correct
    • DOnly 1, 3 and 4 are correct
    Answer: (C) Only 2, 3 and 4 are correct
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct I is incorrect: Article 53 of the India says that the executive power of the union shall in 2 is correct: The President appoints the following the convention of inviting the the majority party or group in the Lok Sabha to government. The appointed leader becomes the 3 is correct: Article 75 provide for the Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid the President and he shall act in accordance with while exercising his 4 is correct: The person who is not a either house of Parliament can be appointed as But within six months he should become a either house of Parliament otherwise he ceases to be Minister

29. #29UPPCS 2005
    Given below are two statements: Assertion (A): The Supreme Command of the Defence Forces is vested in the President. Reason The President's powers as Commander-in-Chief are independent of Legislative Control. In the context of the above, select the correct answer using the code given below
    • ABoth (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
    • BBoth (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not a correct explanation of (A)
    • C(A) is true, but (R) is false
    • D(A) is false, but (R) is true
    Answer: (C) (A) is true, but (R) is false
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct President of India is the supreme commander of forces of India. In that capacity, he appoints the the Army, the Navy and the Air Force. Hence is correct. He can declare war or conclude peace, the approvalof the Parliament. The President's powers are not independent of Hence Reasoning (R) is incorrect

30. #30Previous year
    The Governor of a State- 1. Is appointed by the President. 2. Holds office during the pleasure of the President. 3. Is the head of the State's Executive Power. 4. Normally holds office for five years.Select the correct answer from the codes given below:. (Mains) 2004
    • A1 and 2
    • B1, 2 and 3
    • C2 and 4
    • D1, 2, 3 and 4
    Answer: (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct I is correct: According to Article 155, of a State shall be appointed by the President under his hand and 2 and 4 are correct: Article 156 of the deals with the term of office of Governor shall hold office during the pleasure of The Governor may, by writing under his to the President, resign his office. A hold for a term of five years from the date on enters upon his office. Provided that a Governor to hold office until his successor enters upon 3 is correct: According to Article 154, power of the State shall be vested in and shall be exercised by him either directly officers subordinate to him in accordance with of

31. #31UPPCS 2003
    Who among the following Chief Justices of India also acted as the President of India?
    • AJustice M. C. Mahajan
    • BJustice M. Hidayatullah
    • CJustice P.N. Bhagwati
    • DJustice B.K. Mukherjee
    Answer: (B) Justice M. Hidayatullah
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct May 1969 when president Dr. Zakir Hussain died, vice-president V.V. Giri was acting as the he resigned from his post of Vice-president to presidential election. Then the Chief Justice of India worked as the officiating president. Important Tips Mohammad Hidayatullah was the 11th Chief Justice of India. He had also served as the Acting President of India from 20 July 1969 to 24 August 1969 and from 6 October 1982 to 31 October 1982

32. #32UPPCS 1998
    Who of the following was elected President of India unanimously?
    • AS. Radhakrishnan
    • BV. V. Giri
    • CN. Sanjiva Reddy
    • DGyani Zail Singh
    Answer: (C) N. Sanjiva Reddy
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct Sanjiva Reddy was one of the foremost from Andhra Pradesh. He participated in struggles against the British and was times. He was elected unopposed, the only be elected thus, after being unanimously supported by parties including the opposition Congress party. Important Tips When the Andhra Province was separated from Madras and T. Prakasam became the Chief Minister of Andhra, Sanjeeva Reddy was appointed Deputy Chief Minister. When the new state of Andhra Pradesh was constituted Sanjeeva Reddy became its first Chief Minister and served in that capacity from 1956 to 1959. He again became the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh in 1962 for one year

33. #33UPPCS 1994
    The Solicitor General of India is
    • AAn Administrative Officer
    • BA Legal Adviser
    • CAn adviser to Prime Minister
    • DA law officer for giving advice to the President of India
    Answer: (B) A Legal Adviser
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct Solicitor General of India is the second-highest of the country and assists the Attorney General the highest law officer and chief legal adviser to of India. The SGI advise the Government on behalf of the Union of India in terms of the (Conditions of Service) Rules, 1972. Important Tips The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) recommends the appointment and officially appoints the Solicitor General. Article 76 does not mention the solicitor general and additional solicitor general. The proposal for appointment is generally moved by the Law Secretary in the Department of Legal Affairs and approved by the Minister of Law Justice The Solicitor General is assisted by Additional Solicitors General of India, who are also statutory posts. The first Solicitor General of India was C. K. Daphtary, who was appointed on 28 January 1950. He later became the Attorney Gen

34. #34UPPCS 1992
    To whom is the Governor of a State responsible?
    • APrime Minister
    • BPresident
    • CLegislative Assembly
    • DChief Minister
    Answer: (B) President
    Explanation

    Option bis the correct Governor of a state is responsible to the President Under article 153, there shall be a governor of President appoints Governor by warrant under or seal

35. #35State PCS 2016
    The procedure of Impeachment of the President of India is
    • AQuasi-Judicial Procedure
    • BExecutive Procedure
    • CJudicial Procedure
    • DLegislative Procedure
    Answer: (A) Quasi-Judicial Procedure
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct President can be removed from office by a process for 'violation of the Constitution'. Constitution does not define the meaning of the of the Constitution. The process of a quasi-judicial procedure of the Parliament

36. #36State PCS 2003
    Which Indian state had the first woman Chief Minister?
    • AU.P
    • BBihar
    • CTamil Nadu
    • DDelhi
    Answer: (A) U.P
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct first woman Chief Minister of India was She was a freedom fighter and a politician as the fourth Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh to 1967. Important Tips About Sucheta Kripalani: She was a member of the Constituent Assembly that drafted the Indian Constitution and the founder president of the All India Women Congress (AIWC). She was married to Acharya JB Kripalani, a former Congress president and a Gandhian leader. She became the first woman Chief Minister of India on October 2, 1963, after Chandra Bhanu Gupta resigned as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh under K Kamaraj's plan COV She led the Congress party to victory in the 1967 state elections, but resigned shortly after due to internal conflicts in the party

37. #37State PCS 1996
    The President holds office for a term of 5 years from. date on
    • AWhich he/she is elected
    • BWhich is decided by Parliament
    • CWhich he enters upon his office/hold his office
    • DWhich is decided by Election Commission
    Answer: (D) Which is decided by Election Commission
    Explanation

    Option dis the correct Judge of the Supreme Court can be removed President of India after an hripeachment by As per Article A Judge of the can be removed from office by the President of after an address by each H.ouse of Parliament a majority of the total membership of that House and by of not less than of members present and presented to the President in the same such removal on the ground of proved misbehaviour G Important Tips Article and the Judges Inquiry Act 1968 determine the procedure of removal of the judges: A motion of impeachment addressed to the President is to be signed by at least 100 members of the Lok Sabha or 50 members of the Rajya Sabha and then delivered to the Speaker of Lok Sabha or the Chairman of Rajya Sabha. The motion is to be investigated by a Committee of 3 judges of the Supreme Court and a distinguished jurist. If the Committee finds the judge guilty of misb

38. #38State PCS 2000
    Who advises the Government of India on legal matters?
    • AAttorney General
    • Bof the Supreme Court
    • CChairman, Law Commission
    • DNone of them
    Answer: (A) Attorney General
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct Attorney General of India is the highest law the country and he/she is the chief legal advisor to of India. He/she is appointed by the India under Article 76 of the Constitution and holds the pleasure of the President. He/she gives advice Government of India upon such legal matters, referred or assigned to him/her by the President. performs other duties of a legal character assigned to m him/her by the President or conferred upon him/her by or any other law

39. #39Previous year
    which article of the Indian Constitution prescribes eligibility conditions for re- election to the post of the President of India? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre)
    • AArticle 52
    • BArticle 54
    • CArticle 55
    • DArticle 57
    Answer: (D) Article 57
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct 57 describes the eligibility for re-election to the the President of India. It provides 'A person who holds, has held the office of President, shall subject to the of this Constitution, be eligible for reelection office'. Important Tips According to Article 52 of Constitution of India, the President is the head of state of the Republic of India. According to Article 54 of the Constitution, the President of India is elected by an Electoral College comprised of elected members of both houses of Parliament and Legislative Assemblies of all States, the Union Territory of Puducherry, and the National Capital of Delhi. Article 55 deals with the manner of election of President

40. #40State PCS 2016
    President of India exercises his powers
    • Aeither directly or through officer's subordinate to him
    • Bthrough Ministers
    • Cthrough Prime Minister
    • Dthrough Cabinet (e) None of the above/More than one of the above
    Answer: (A) either directly or through officer's subordinate to him
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct executive power of the Union is vested in President is to be exercised by him either directly or through to him in accordance with this 53) INPIAN Important Tips The Constitution of India has provided for a parliamentary form of government. Consequently, the President has been made only a nominal executive; the real executive being the council of ministers headed by the prime minister. The council of ministers shall be collectively responsi to the Lok Sabha (Article 75). This provision is the foundation of the parliamentary system of 07. Solution: Option b is the correct President of India can remove a judge but only procedure for removal of Judge is followed. It is not to remove a judge of Supreme Court. The power to Pardon, he can declare emergency, and Important Tips A Judge of the Supreme Court cannot be removed from office except by an order of the President

More Polity topics