The President of India serves as the ceremonial head of state and plays a crucial role in the nation’s governance. As the highest constitutional authority, the President’s responsibilities include upholding the Constitution, appointing key officials, and representing India on the global stage.
Understanding the functions, powers, and significance of the President is vital for grasping India’s political landscape. In this article, we present a collection of President GK MCQs designed to test your knowledge and enhance your understanding of this pivotal position in Indian democracy.
1. The constitutional position of President of India is most closely similar to ____:
- British Monarch
- US President
- Russian President
- British Prime Minister
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Answer: British Monarch
The constitutional position of the Indian President is most closely similar to the British Monarch.
2. What is the minimum age for a candidate to be elected as President of India?
- 20 years
- 25 years
- 30 years
- 35 years
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Answer: 35 years
The minimum age for a candidate to be elected as President of India is 35 years.
3. What is the minimum and maximum age for a candidate to contest elections for the President of India’s office?
- 25 years, 65 years
- 35 years, 65 years
- 35 years, no limit
- 25 years, no limit
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Answer: 35 years, no limit
Article 58 of the Constitution lays down the qualifications of a president in India. These qualifications are: 1. He should be a citizen of India. 2. He must have completed the age of 35 years. 3. He must be qualified to become a Lok Sabha member. 4. He should not hold any office of profit under the Union or state government.
4. From which country, the method of Impeachment of the President of India is adopted from?
- USA
- UK
- USSR
- France
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Answer: USA
The Constitution has adopted the method of impeachment of the President of India from the Constitution of the USA.
5. Which among the following articles speaks about the impeachment of the President of India?
- Article 60
- Article 61
- Article 62
- Article 63
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Answer: Article 61
As per Article 61, the President of India can be impeached on the ground of violation of the Constitution. The process of impeachment can begin in either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha. The charges for impeachment should be signed by 1/4 members of the house in which the process begins, and a notice of 14 days should be given to the President. The impeachment bill has to be passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the total membership of the House (special majority).
6. What is the maximum life of an ordinance promulgated by the President of India?
- 6 months
- 7.5 months
- 8 months
- 10 months
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Answer: 7.5 months
Article 123 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to promulgate ordinances. The maximum life of an ordinance can be 7.5 months, which is roughly 6 months and 6 weeks.
7. Initially, for how long president rule can be imposed in a state?
- 6 months
- 9 months
- 12 months
- 15 months
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Answer: 6 months
If the President is satisfied on receipt of a report from the governor or otherwise that a situation has arisen in which the Government in a state cannot be carried in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, he/she is empowered to proclaim an emergency. The proclamation would have to be approved by the Houses of the parliament in the same manner as in the case of a War Emergency. However, even if Parliament has approved the proclamation, it will normally cease to operate 6 months after the Parliamentary approval. The proclamation can be repeated if necessary, so as to allow the period of emergency to continue for a maximum of one year.
8. Who among the following is the Supreme Commander of Indian armed forces?
- President of India
- Vice President of India
- Prime Minister of India
- Defense Minister of India
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Answer: President of India
India’s President is the head of the Indian state, the first citizen of India, and the supreme commander of the Indian armed forces.
9. For how many times can a person become President of India?
- Once
- Twice
- Thrice
- No limit
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Answer: No limit
As per Article 57, a person who holds, or who has held, office as President shall, subject to the other provisions of this Constitution, be eligible for reelection to that office. There is no specific limit on the number of times a person can be elected as President of India.
10. Who can dismiss the Governor from office?
- State Legislative Assembly
- Parliament
- President
- Council of Ministers
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Answer: President
Although the governor holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his Office, yet this term is subject to the pleasure of the president. The “doctrine of pleasure” has always been used to drop governors at any time, and thus, Governors have no security of tenure. Further, a governor can resign from the office by addressing resignation to the President.
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