QUESTION 1 OF 20
Who was the first President of India?
Explanation: Dr. Rajendra Prasad served as the first President of India.
QUESTION 2 OF 20
The Indian Constitution provides for how many types of Emergency?
Explanation: The Indian Constitution provides for three types of Emergency: National, State (President's Rule) and Financial.
QUESTION 3 OF 20
Who has the power to declare a National Emergency under Article 352?
Explanation: The President of India has the power to declare a National Emergency under Article 352.
QUESTION 4 OF 20
The President of India is elected by an Electoral College consisting of elected members of Parliament and:
Explanation: The President of India is elected by an Electoral College including elected members of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies.
QUESTION 5 OF 20
The minimum age required to become President of India is:
Explanation: The minimum age required to become President of India is 35 years.
QUESTION 6 OF 20
The term of office of the President of India is:
Explanation: The President of India serves a term of 5 years.
QUESTION 7 OF 20
The Vice-President of India acts as the ex-officio Chairman of which body?
Explanation: The Vice-President of India acts as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
QUESTION 8 OF 20
The minimum age required to become Vice-President of India is:
Explanation: The minimum age required to become Vice-President of India is 35 years.
QUESTION 9 OF 20
Article 74 of the Constitution mandates that the President act on the advice of:
Explanation: Article 74 mandates that the President act on the advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister.
QUESTION 10 OF 20
The Prime Minister of India is appointed by:
Explanation: The Prime Minister of India is appointed by the President.
QUESTION 11 OF 20
Article 352 of the Indian Constitution deals with the declaration of:
Explanation: Article 352 deals with the declaration of National Emergency.
QUESTION 12 OF 20
Article 356 of the Indian Constitution deals with:
Explanation: Article 356 deals with President's Rule in states.
QUESTION 13 OF 20
Article 360 of the Indian Constitution deals with the declaration of:
Explanation: Article 360 deals with the declaration of Financial Emergency.
QUESTION 14 OF 20
A National Emergency under Article 352 can be declared on grounds of war, external aggression, or:
Explanation: A National Emergency under Article 352 can be declared on grounds of war, external aggression, or armed rebellion.
QUESTION 15 OF 20
The 44th Amendment replaced the term "internal disturbance" with which term as grounds for National Emergency?
Explanation: The 44th Amendment replaced 'internal disturbance' with 'armed rebellion' as grounds for National Emergency.
QUESTION 16 OF 20
How many times has a National Emergency (Article 352) been declared in India so far?
Explanation: A National Emergency (Article 352) has been declared three times in India so far.
QUESTION 17 OF 20
Financial Emergency under Article 360 has been declared in India:
Explanation: Financial Emergency under Article 360 has never been declared in India.
QUESTION 18 OF 20
Article 356, allowing President's Rule, has been invoked in Indian states over how many times cumulatively (approximate, historically)?
Explanation: Article 356 (President's Rule) has been invoked in Indian states over 100 times historically.
QUESTION 19 OF 20
The 91st Constitutional Amendment (2003) placed a limit on the size of the Council of Ministers to not exceed what percentage of the total house strength?
Explanation: The 91st Constitutional Amendment (2003) limited the Council of Ministers' size to 15% of house strength.
QUESTION 20 OF 20
The concept of collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers is enshrined in which article?
Explanation: The concept of collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers is enshrined in Article 75.
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