Which of the following statements is not correct?

Vice-President is appointed by the President of India

To hold the office of President, candidate should have the minimum age of 35 years

Vice- President is Chairman of Rajya Sabha

First President of India was Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Which one among among the following Departments/ Authorities is not under the Ministry of Home Affairs?

The National Authority Chemical Weapons Convention

The Department of Language Official A.ND

The Department of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh Affairs

Which one of the following statements about the election of the President of India is not correct?

A Union Minister shall not be eligible for election as the President

The President is elected by the elected members of the Parliament and the Legislative Assemblies of States and Union Territories

The Electoral College does not include elected members of the Legislative Councils

The system of proportional representation by means of single transferable vote is followed

According to the Constitution of India, which one of the following statements is not correct?

The President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of all Members of Parliament and all Members of all State Legislatures

The executive powers of the Union shall be vested in the President of India

Parliament, by law, can confer functions on authorities other than the President of India

A person, having held office as the President, shall be eligible for election to that office for the second term

Which one of the following methods is followed in electing the President of India?

Proportional Representation and the Single Transferable Vote System

Proportional Representation only

First-Past-the-Post System only

Proportional Representation and the First-Past-the-Post System

Which one among the following statements pertaining to the tenn Office is not correct?

The President may resign before the expiration of his/her term by writing to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha

The President holds Office for a term of five years

The President may be removed from the Office by way of impeachment

The President shall, notwithstanding the expiration of his/her term, continue to hold Office unit! his/her successor enters upon his/her Office

Which one of the following powers has not been conferred on the President of India?

To decide at his/her discretion any question regarding disqualification of a member of the Parliament

To grant pardon to a person who has been punished by a court-martial

To remove a Judge of the High Court

In relation to the powers of the Union Government of India, which one of the following statements is NOT correct?

The Union Government may not entrust a State Government with functions over matters where executive power of the Union extends

The Government of India may undertake legislative functions of a territory outside of India by agreement with the Government of that territory

The Union Government may direct States for construction and maintenance of means of communication of military importance

The Governor may, with consent of Government of India, entrust its officers with functions on matters which fall within the executive power of the State

Which one of the following statements relating the power of the President of India to grant pardon is not correct?

The power to grant pardon by the President is the power that the sovereign never exercises against its own judicial mandate

The President has the power to grant pardon where punishment or sentence is by a Court Martial

The President can grant pardon in all cases where the sentence is a sentence of death

The Court's power of judicial review is very limited in relation to the decision of the President on mercy petition

When the annual Union Budget is not passed by the

the Prime Minister submits the resignation of Council of Ministers

the Budget is modified and presented again

the Budget is referred to the for suggestions

the Union Finance Minister is asked to resign

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Union Executive — UPSC Prelims Polity previous year questions — page 2

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#41State PCS 1994
The President of India can be removed from his post by
- AThe Prime Minister of India
- BLok Sabha
- Cof India
- DParliament
Answer: (D) Parliament
Explanation
Option d is the correct answer The President can be removed from office by a process of impeachment for 'violation of the Constitution'. The impeachment charges can be initiated by either House of
#42State PCS 1992
If there is any dispute regarding the Presidential election, it can be referred to
- AAttorney General of India
- BParliament
- CSupreme Court of India
- DNone of these
Answer: (C) Supreme Court of India
Explanation
Option c is the correct answer According to Article 71 of the Indian Constitution, all doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with the election of a President or Vice-President shall be inquired into and decided by the Supreme Court. The Presidential and Vice- Presidential Elections Act, 1952, an election petition can be filed before the Supreme Court
#43State PCS 1992
Which of the following statements is not correct?
- ATo hold the office of President, candidate should have the minimum age of 35 years
- BVice- President is Chairman of Rajya Sabha
- CVice-President is appointed by the President of India
- DFirst President of India was Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Answer: (C) Vice-President is appointed by the President of India
Explanation
Option c is the correct answer. The Vice-President of India is not appointed by the President of India. The Vice-President is elected by an electoral college consisting of members of both houses of Parliament. The members of the electoral college include elected members of Rajya Sabha (the upper house of Parliament) and Lok Sabha (the lower house of Parliament). Important Tips As per Article 58 of the Indian Constitution, a person must be at least 35 years old to be eligible for the office of President of India. The Vice-President of India serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, which is the upper house of Parliament. The Vice-President presides over the sessions of the Rajya Sabha, maintains order, and ensures the smooth functioning of the house
#44UPSC CDS 2023
Which one among among the following Departments/ Authorities is not under the Ministry of Home Affairs?
- AThe Department of States
- BThe Department of Language Official A.ND
- CThe National Authority Chemical Weapons Convention
- DThe Department of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh Affairs
Answer: (C) The National Authority Chemical Weapons Convention
Explanation
Option c is the correct National Authority for Chemical Weapons has been set up as an office of the Government of India in 1997 to fulfill, of the Government of India, the obligations under Weapons Convention and to act as the point for effective liaison with the Organization for of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and other on matters relating to the Convention. U3. Solution: Option c is the correct Solicitor General of India (SGI) is the officer of the country, after the Attorney General The SGI is not a constitutional post but a Solicitor general and Additional office and duties are governed by Law of Service) Rules, 1987
#45UPSC CDS 2023
Which one of the following statements about the election of the President of India is not correct?
- AA Union Minister shall not be eligible for election as the President
- BThe President is elected by the elected members of the Parliament and the Legislative Assemblies of States and Union Territories
- CThe Electoral College does not include elected members of the Legislative Councils
- DThe system of proportional representation by means of single transferable vote is followed
Answer: (A) A Union Minister shall not be eligible for election as the President
Explanation
Option a is the correct to Article 59 of the Constitution of President shall not be a member of either House or of a House of the Legislature of any State, a member of either House of Parliament or of a House Legislature of any State be elected President, he deemed to have vacated his seat in that House on on which he enters upon his office as President. Indian citizen who is eligible to become a member can also be elected as the President, whether they are a Union Minister or not. There is restriction on Union Ministers from being the position of the President. Important Tip: Facts regarding Election of President of India The Indian President is elected through an electoral college system, by proportional representation by a single transferable vote. The Elections are conducted and overseen by the Election Commission of India. The electoral college is based on all elected members of Par
#46UPSC CDS 2022
According to the Constitution of India, which one of the following statements is not correct?
- AThe executive powers of the Union shall be vested in the President of India
- BParliament, by law, can confer functions on authorities other than the President of India
- CThe President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of all Members of Parliament and all Members of all State Legislatures
- DA person, having held office as the President, shall be eligible for election to that office for the second term
Answer: (C) The President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of all Members of Parliament and all Members of all State Legislatures
Explanation
Option c is the correct President of India is elected indirectly by an composed of the elected representatives (and not from the Parliament of India and the of the States, as well as the Union Territories and Puducherry (excluding Jammu and Kashmir, in the 70th Constitutional Amendment Act)
#47UPSC CDS 2022
Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India requires the Prime Minister of India to furnish information related to decisions of the Council of Ministers to the President of India?
- AArticle 78
- BArticle 74
- CArticle 75
- DArticle 81
Answer: (A) Article 78
Explanation
Option a is the correct 78 of the Indian Constitution pertains to the the Prime Minister. It states that it shall be the duty of Minister to communicate to the President all the Council of Ministers relating to the the Union and proposals for legislation. Prime Minister shall furnish such information to as the President may call for. Article 78 responsibilities of the Prime Minister in keeping informed about the decisions and functioning Council of Ministers
#48UPSC CDS 2022
Which one of the following methods is followed in electing the President of India?
- AProportional Representation only
- BFirst-Past-the-Post System only
- CProportional Representation and the Single Transferable Vote System
- DProportional Representation and the First-Past-the-Post System
Answer: (C) Proportional Representation and the Single Transferable Vote System
Explanation
Option c is the correct per Article of the Constitution of India, of the President shall be held in accordance system of proportional representation by means transferable vote and the voting at such election by secret ballot. This means that the voting process election of the President involves the use of the vote system, which allows voters to rank in order of preference
#49Previous year
National Disaster Management Authority is headed by [CDS
- Athe Prime Minister
- Bthe Home Minister
- Cthe President
- Dthe Health Minister
Answer: (A) the Prime Minister
Explanation
Option a is the correct National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) apex statutory body for disaster management in is headed by the Prime Minister. As the head of the Prime Minister oversees the overall the organization and provides strategic direction management initiatives. Important Tip Mandate: Its primary purpose is to coordinate response to natural or man-made disasters and for capacity-building in disaster resiliency and crisis response. It is also the apex body to lay down policies, plans and guidelines for Disaster Management to ensure timely and effective response to disasters. Vision: To build a safer and disaster resilient India by a holistic, proactive, technology driven and sustainable development strategy that involves all stakeholders and fosters a culture of prevention, preparedness and mitigation Divisions: jor divisions viz. Policy Plans, Mitigation, Operations Commu
#50UPSC CDS 2020
Which one among the following statements pertaining to the tenn Office is not correct?
- AThe President holds Office for a term of five years
- BThe President may be removed from the Office by way of impeachment
- CThe President may resign before the expiration of his/her term by writing to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
- DThe President shall, notwithstanding the expiration of his/her term, continue to hold Office unit! his/her successor enters upon his/her Office
Answer: (C) The President may resign before the expiration of his/her term by writing to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Explanation
Option c is the correct President's resignation is governed by Article 56 of Constitution. According to this article, the resign by writing a letter to the Vice President
#51UPSC CDS 2016
Who among the following Prime Ministers of India were defeated by a vote of No Confidence? 1. Morarji Desai 2. Vishwanath Pratap Singh 3. HD Deve Gowda 4. Atal Bihari VajpayeeSelect the correct answer using the codes given below
- A1, 2, 3 and 4
- B1.2 and 3
- C2, 3 and 4
- D1 and 4
Answer: (A) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation
Option a is the correct answer. The following Prime Ministers were defeated by a vote of no confidence motion: a) Morarji Desai: 1978 b) Vishwanath Pratap Singh 1990 c) HD Deve d) Atal Bihari No confidence motion: (Rule 198 Lok Sabha) Introduced only in Lok Sabha Supported by at least 50 members Debate Not able to prove Majority Government has to resign (Simple Majority)
#52UPSC CAPF 2021
Which one of the following powers has not been conferred on the President of India?
- AAppointment of Prime Minister
- BTo decide at his/her discretion any question regarding disqualification of a member of the Parliament
- CTo grant pardon to a person who has been punished by a court-martial
- DTo remove a Judge of the High Court
Answer: (B) To decide at his/her discretion any question regarding disqualification of a member of the Parliament
Explanation
Option b is the correct any question arises regarding the disqualification of of Parliament, it shall be referred to the decision. However, the President's decision is in this matter. The President is required the opinion of the Election Commission and to that opinion. Therefore, this power does under the President's discretion
#53UPSC CAPF 2020
In relation to the powers of the Union Government of India, which one of the following statements is NOT correct?
- AThe Government of India may undertake legislative functions of a territory outside of India by agreement with the Government of that territory
- BThe Union Government may not entrust a State Government with functions over matters where executive power of the Union extends
- CThe Union Government may direct States for construction and maintenance of means of communication of military importance
- DThe Governor may, with consent of Government of India, entrust its officers with functions on matters which fall within the executive power of the State
Answer: (B) The Union Government may not entrust a State Government with functions over matters where executive power of the Union extends
Explanation
Option b is the correct to Article of the Indian President of India has the power to entrust, with of the Government of a State, certain functions Government or its officers in relation to any matter the executive power of the Union extends
#54UPSC CAPF 2020
Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly?
- AB R Ambedkar
- BRajendra Prasad
- CAlladi Krishaswami Ayyar
- DSarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Answer: (B) Rajendra Prasad
Explanation
Option b is the correct Prasad was the first President of the of India. He was elected as the President on December 1946 and served in that capacity until Assembly was dissolved on 24 January was a prominent leader of the Indian and a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi. He the first President of India from 1950 to l
#55UPSC CAPF 2018
Which one of the following statements relating the power of the President of India to grant pardon is not correct?
- AThe President has the power to grant pardon where punishment or sentence is by a Court Martial
- BThe President can grant pardon in all cases where the sentence is a sentence of death
- CThe Court's power of judicial review is very limited in relation to the decision of the President on mercy petition
- DThe power to grant pardon by the President is the power that the sovereign never exercises against its own judicial mandate
Answer: (D) The power to grant pardon by the President is the power that the sovereign never exercises against its own judicial mandate
Explanation
Option dis the correct power of pardon is a discretionary power vested President, and it is independent of the judiciary. has the authority to exercise this power and even in cases where there is a judicial mandate The power of pardon is meant to provide or mitigation in certain cases, and it is not the judicial mandate. Important Tips Under Article 72 of the Constitution, the President shall have the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence where the sentence is a sentence of death. Limitation: The President cannot exercise his power of pardon independent of the government. In several cases, the Supreme Court has ruled that the President has to act on the advice of the Council of Ministers while deciding mercy pleas. Although the President is bound by the Cabinet's advice,
#56UPSC CAPF 2015
Who is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces?
- APresident
- BPrime Minister
- CDefence Minister
- DLongest serving Chief of Staff
Answer: (A) President
Explanation
Option a is the correct to Article 53 of the Indian Constitution, of India is the Supreme Commander of Armed Forces. The President holds the highest authority over the military forces of India, including Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air President exercises the powers and functions as Commander in consultation with the Council headed by the Prime Minister
#57UPSC CAPF 2014
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the election of the President of India? 1. He is elected indirectly. 2. He is elected through an electoral college consisting of all elected MPs and MLAs. 3. He is elected directly. 4. Members of the Legislative Council have no right to vote in the Presidential election.Select the correct answer using the codes given below. Codes
- A1 and 2
- B1, 2 and 4
- C1 and 4
- D3 and 4
Answer: (B) 1, 2 and 4
Explanation
Option b is the correct 1 is correct: The President of India is which means that the citizens of India do vote for the President. Instead, the President by an electoral 2 is correct: The electoral college for elect ion comprises all elected Members (MPs) from both the Lok Sabha and the as well as Members of Legislative from all the states and Union territories. collectively vote to elect the President of 3 is incorrect: President of India is not through a direct vote by the 4 is correct: Members of the Legislative is the upper house of the state legislature in do not participate in the Presidential election. of Parliament (MPs) and Members of (MLAs) have the right to vote in the
#58Previous year
Consider the following statements:CSE Pre. 2013] 1. The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament. 2. The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India. 3. The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for legislation.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A1 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3 I D 1
Answer: (C) 1 and 3 only
Explanation
Option c is the correct democracy envisages a cabinet form with a President as a titular head (and in the states) with responsibility of ministers to of the key features of Parliamentary System is that the Executive is responsible to Thus, Under Article In India the Ministers is collectively responsible to the House of Sabha). The Council of Ministers remains in office as they enjoy the support and confidence of the features of parliamentary government in India Presence of nominal and real Majority party Collective responsibility of the executive to the d) Membership of the ministers in the Leadership of the Prime Minister or the Chief Dissolution of the lower House (Lok Sabha or Assembly)
#59UPSC CSE Prelims 2012
When the annual Union Budget is not passed by the
- Athe Budget is modified and presented again
- Bthe Budget is referred to the for suggestions
- Cthe Union Finance Minister is asked to resign
- Dthe Prime Minister submits the resignation of Council of Ministers
Answer: (D) the Prime Minister submits the resignation of Council of Ministers
Explanation
Option d is the correct the annual Union Budget is not passed by the the Prime Minister submits the resignation of Ministers. The annual budget is a money bill and if is not passed in parliament, then it can be the ruling party has lost its majority in house. It government has lost the confidence vote in the Lok it has to resign
#60Previous year
Which of the following are/is stated in the Constitution of India? l. The President shall not be a member of either House of Parliament. 2. The Parliament shall consist of the President and the two Houses.Choose the correct answer from the codes given below: [UPSC CSE Pre 1997)
- ANeither 1 nor 2
- BBoth 1 and 2
- C1 only
- D2 only
Answer: (B) Both 1 and 2
Explanation
Option b is the correct 79 describes the Constitution of Parliament. that there shall be a Parliament for the Union, consist of the President and two Houses, to be as the Council of States and the House of Important Tips Qualifications for Election as President: A person to be eligible for election as President should fulfil the following qualifications: He should be a citizen of India. He should have completed 35 years of age. He should be qualified for election as a member of the Lok Sabha ( should not a member of Lok Sabha). He should not hold any office of profit under the Union government or any state government or any local authority or any other public authority. A sitting President or of the Union, the Governor of any state and a minister of the Union or any state is not deemed to hold any office of profit and hence qualified as a presidential candidate
#61UPPCS 2021
Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution is related to Contingency Fund?
- AArticle 265
- BArticle 266
- CArticle 267
- DArticle 268
Answer: (B) Article 266
Explanation
Option b is the correct 61 deals with the procedure for the the President. When a President is to be impeached of the Constitution, the charge shall be either House of Parliament. The proposal to prefer is contained in a resolution which has been at least fourteen days' notice in writing signed by than one-fourth of the total number of members House has been given of their intention to move Such a resolution cannot be passed by a not less than two-thirds of the total number of that House. Important Tips Article 53 - The executive power of the Union shall be vested in the President and shall be exercised by him either directly or through officer's subordinate to him in accordance with this Constitution. Article 74 - mentions that the Council of Ministers is to aid and advise the President. But generally, the President asks the Council of Ministers to reconsider the given advice, or otherw
#62UPPCS 2014
Who among the following presides over a joint sitting of two houses of Parliament?
- APresident
- BPrime Minister
- CChairman of the Raj ya Sabha
- DSpeaker of the Lok Sabha
Answer: (A) President
Explanation
Option a is the correct President can seek advice from the Supreme Court question of law or fact. However, the advice tendered Supreme Court is not binding on the President
#63UPPCS 2012
of a State, except on the recommendations of
- AThe Parliament
- BThe Governor of the State
- CThe President of India
- DA special Committee of Ministers
Answer: (A) The Parliament
Explanation
Iixp) Option a is the correct Adalats are informal, speedy, and inexpensive resolution forums that are organized by the Authorities at the national, state, and district Panchayat Committees are not part of the Authorities. Important Tips Lok Adalats have been given statutory status under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. The Lok Adalat have the same powers as are vested in a Civil Court under the Code of Civil Procedure (1908). Lok Adalat have the requisite powers to specify its own procedure for the determination of any dispute coming before it. Under the said Act, the award (decision) made by the Lok Adalats is deemed to be a decree of a civil court and is final and binding on all parties and no appeal against such an award lies before any court of law
#64UPPCS 2011
Which one of the following terms does not appear in the Constitution of India?
- AAnnual Financial Statement
- BAppropriation Bill
- CBudget
- DConsolidated Fund of India
Answer: (D) Consolidated Fund of India
Explanation
Option d is the correct president is the de jure head of country in contrast prime minister and the Prime Minister is referred de facto head of state. President is called de jure head because he is the head of the state not the head of The President of India is referred to as a of State because India follows the parliamentary the Government. In reality, the power is exercised by of Ministers and it is headed by the Prime India. The President of India takes decisions on the Prime Minister (PM). Hence, Titular (formal) jure; and Constitutional and Nominal authority to the President of the India
#65UPPCS 2011
Which one of the following expenditures is not charged on the Consolidated Fund of India?
- ASalary and allowances of the of India
- BSalary and allowances of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India
- CSalary and allowances of the Prime Minister of India
- DSalary and allowances of the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission
Answer: (C) Salary and allowances of the Prime Minister of India
Explanation
Option c is the correct and allowances of the Prime Minister of India is on the Consolidated Fund of India. It is made Consolidated Fund of India. Important Tips The budget consists of two types of expenditure-the expenditure 'charged' upon the Consolidated Fund of India and the expenditure 'made' from the Consolidated Fund of India. The charged expenditure is non-votable by the Parliament, that is, it can only be discussed by the Parliament. The expenditure 'made' from the Consolidated Fund of India has to be voted by the Parliament. Charged Expenditure: Salaries and allowances of the President; Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha; the judges of the Supreme Court; Comptroller and Auditor General of India; chairman and members of the Union Public Service Commission, etc
#66UPPCS 1991
How can the President spend from Contingency Fund?
- AIn time of natural calamity
- BAfter Authorization of parliament
- CBefore Authorization of Parliament
- DCannot spend
Answer: (C) Before Authorization of Parliament
Explanation
Option c is the correct President holds office for a term of five years elate on which he enters upon his office. However, resign from his office at any time by addressing letter to the Vice President. Further, he can removed from the office before completion of his term process of impeachment
#67State PCS 2011
The Public Accounts Committee submits its reports to
- AThe Comptroller and Auditor General
- BThe Speaker of the Lok Sabha
- CThe Minister of Parliamentary Affairs
- DThe President of India
Answer: (D) The President of India
Explanation
Option d is the correct the office of President falls vacant by resignation, or otherwise, then election to fill the vacancy should held within six months from the date of the occurrence a vacancy. So the Vice President can hold the office for not more than six months
#68State PCS 1997
Before completing its term, the Lok Sabha can be dissolved
- ABy the discretion of President
- BBy the discretion of Prime Minister
- CBy the discretion of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
- DBy the President on the recommendation of Prime Minister
Answer: (C) By the discretion of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Explanation
Option c is the correct l is incorrect: While acting as President the functions of President, the not perform the duties of the office of the chairman Sabha. During this period, those duties are the Deputy Chairman of Rajya 2 is correct: During any period when the acts as President or discharges the functions President, he is not entitled to the saiary or to the Chairman of Rajya Sabha, but the salary of the 3 is correct: When a vacancy occurs in the the President due to his resignation, removal, death the Vice-President acts as the President until President is elected. In case the office of vacant, the Chief Justice of India acts as the President the functions of the President
#69State PCS 1995
Who is the leader of the Lok Sabha?
- APresident
- BPrime Minister
- CSpeaker
- DNone of the above
Answer: (B) Prime Minister
Explanation
Option bis the correct leader of the Lok Sabha is the Prime Minister. Minister is the leader of the party that has a the Lok Sabha. The Prime Minister is responsible formation of the government and for leading in the Lok Sabha. Important Tips The Constitution does not provide a specific procedure for the selection and appointment of the Prime Minister. Article 75 of the Constitution states that the President shall appoint the Prime Minister. As per the conventions of the parliamentary system, the President appoints the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha as the Prime Minister. If no party has a clear majority in the Lok Sabha, the President may exercise personal discretion in selecting and appointing the Prime Minister
#70Previous year
Which of the following doesn't take the oath of the office? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2017)
- APresident
- BVice-President
- CSpeaker
- DPrime Minister (e) Members of Council of Ministers
Answer: (C) Speaker
Explanation
Option c is the correct Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by the members Lok Sabha and does not need to take an oath of President, Vice-President, Prime Minister, and the Council of Ministers, all take the oath of office
#71UPSC CAPF 2022
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
- AA censure motion can be moved. against a single Minister of the Council of Ministers
- BA motion of no-confidence cannot be moved against the Prime Minister alone
- CA censure motion cannot be moved against the entire Council of Ministers
- DA censure motion can be moved against a group of Ministers
Answer: (C) A censure motion cannot be moved against the entire Council of Ministers
Explanation
Option c is the correct censure motion is a motion that expresses of the actions of a minister or group Censure motions can be moved against groups of ministers, or even the entire Ministers Important Tips Some other types of motion in the Parliament: No-Confidence Motion: A motion moved in the Parliament to test the support and confidence of the ruling government. If the motion is passed, it indicates a lack of confidence in the government, potentially leading to its resignation. Adjournment Motion: A motion moved to suspend the regular business of the Parliament and discuss a matter of urgent public importance. It leads to the adjournment of the current proceedings to address the specific issue raised in the motion. Calling Attention Motion: A motion moved by a member of Parliament to bring attention to an urgent matter that requires immediate government attention and response. It seek
#72UPSC CAPF 2016
Which one of the following is a characteristic of Presidential form of government?
- APresident is not a part oflegislative body
- BIt does not separate Legislative and Executive functions
- CPresident follows the principle of collective responsibility
- DThe tenure of the President depends on the legislature
Answer: (A) President is not a part oflegislative body
Explanation
Option a is the correct a presidential form of government, the President from the legislative body, which means that is not a member of the legislature. The President head of the executive branch and is elected independently of the legislature. This separation of powers ensures a between the executive and legislative b is incorrect: The Presidential form of separate the legislative and executive the President being the head of the executive the legislature having its own separate powers c is incorrect: The principle of is usually associated with where the executive (Prime Minister is collectively responsible to the legislature. presidential system, the President is not bound by of collective dis incorrect: In a presidential form of tenure of the President is typically fixed and does on the legislature. The President serves a fixed specified by the constitution and is not subject to the l
#73UPSC CAPF 2014
Which of the following statements about the Presidential system is/are correct? 1. 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. 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 1 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
#74UPSC CDS 2022
Which one of the following is not a category under which the President of India nominates Members of Parliament?
- ALiterature
- BScience
- CArt
- DState Service
Answer: (D) State Service
Explanation
Option d is the correct to Article 80 of the Constitution of India, of India can nominate members to the the category of "Persons having special practical experience in respect of literature, and social service." "State Service" is not a category under which the President of India nominates Parliament
#75UPSC CDS 2021
A motion of no-confidence is moved against
- Aan individual Minister
- Bthe Council of Ministers
- Cthe Prime Minister
- Da political party
Answer: (B) the Council of Ministers
Explanation
Option b is the correct motion of no-confidence is a parliamentary motion moved against the Council of Ministers and not individual minister, the Prime Minister, or a A motion of no-confidence is a through which members of the legislative body their lack of confidence in the Council of such a motion is passed, the Council of Ministers has
#76UPSC CDS 2014
The principle of 'collective responsibility' under parliamentary democracy implies that a motion of no-confidence can be moved in the Council of Ministers as a whole as well as an individual minister. 2. no person shall be nominated to the cabinet except on the advice of the Prime Minister. 3. no person shall be retained as a member of the Cabinet if the Prime minister says that he shall be dismissed. Select the correct answer using the codes given below
- AOnly 1
- BOnly 2
- COnly 3
- D2 and 3
Answer: (D) 2 and 3
Explanation
Option d is the correct A no-confidence motion is a parliamentary motion that is moved in the Lok Sabha against the entire council of Ministers (not an individual minister). (option a is incorrect) It means that the ministry stays in office so long as it enjoys confidence of the majority of the members of the Lok Sabha. According to Dr Ambedkar, "Collective responsibility can be achieved only through the instrumentality of the Prime Minister
#77UPSC CSE Prelims 2002
Which of the following recommends the principles for sharing of revenues among the Union and the States?
- AFinance Commission
- BInter-State Council
- CUnion Ministry of Finance
- DPlanning Commission
Answer: (A) Finance Commission
Explanation
Option a is the correct 280 of the Constitution of India provides five years, the President shall constitute a which shall recommend assistance/ the Consolidated Fund of is the duty of the Commission to make the President as to: The distribution between the Union and the States of the net proceeds of taxes which are to be, or maybe, divided between them and the allocation between the States of the respective shares of such proceeds. The principles which should govern the grants-in-aid of the revenues of the States out of the Consolidated Fund of India; The measures needed to augment the Consolidated Fund of a State to supplement the resources of the Panchayats in the State on the basis of the recommendations made by the Finance Commission of the State
#78State PCS 2015
Which one of the following is not correct about NITI Aayog?
- AIt was set up to replace the Planning Commission
- BIt has a full-time Chairman
- CIt was set up in January 2015
- DIt is based on the principle of Cooperative Federalism
Answer: (B) It has a full-time Chairman
Explanation
Option b is the correct a and c are correct: On l January 2015, of India has decided to set up NITI Institution for Transforming India), in place erstwhile Planning Commission, as a means to the needs and aspirations of the people of bis incorrect: The Prime Minister is the NITI Aayog. He/She shall be the Chairman as long as is the Prime Minister. So NITI Aayog does not have d is correct: NITI Aayog has been constituted the goal of cooperative federalism enable good in India
#79State PCS 2016
The Chairman of a Joint Public Service Commission fomore States is appointed by
- AThe President of India
- BThe President of India on the recommendation of the Governors concerned
- CThe Governor of the largest State
- DA Committee of Governors of all the States concerned
Answer: (B) The President of India on the recommendation of the Governors concerned
Explanation
Option b is the correct President is the Head of the executive as well as part of Parliament. Though the President is a constituent part of Parliament, he does not sit in the discussions in either of the two Houses. Important Tips Article 87 of the constitution provides two instances when the President specially addresses both Houses of Parliament. The President of India addresses both the Raj ya Sabha and the Lok Sabha at the beginning of the first Session after each general election when the reconstituted lower house meets for the first time. The President also addresses both the houses at beginning of the first session of each year. The President has been empowered to promulgate Ordinances based on the advice of the central government under Article 123 of the Constitution
#80UPPCS 2014
The Indian Foreign Policy of Non- Alignment was initiated by
- AJawaharlal Nehru
- BMrs. Indira Gandhi
- CLal Bahadur Shastri
- DMorarji Desai
Answer: (A) Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation
Option a is the correct policy of non-alignment was first articulated Nehru, India's first Prime Minister, in the of India's independence. Nehru believed that not align itself with either the Western bloc or bloc, but should instead pursue an policy based on the principles of and non-violence

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