Free Central Government - 08 Practice Test - IAS 

Question 1

The President of India is elected on the basis of

A. Proportional representation
B. Proportional representation by a single-transferable vote
C. Single member territorial representation
D. None of the above methods

SOLUTION

Solution : B

 

Question 2

The President can dismiss a member of the Council of Ministers

A. At his discretion
B. With the consent of the speaker
C. On the recommendation of the Prime Minister
D. None of the above

SOLUTION

Solution : C

 

Question 3

Proclamation of President's rule in a state can be made

A. When a bill introduced by the state government is defeated in the state legislature
B. If the President, on receipt of report from the Governor of the state, is satisfied that a situation is likely to arise in which the government of the state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the constitution
C. If the President, on receipt of a report from the Governor of the state or otherwise is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of the state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the constitution
D. When the Governor and the Chief Minister   of a state differ on a vital issue

SOLUTION

Solution : C

 

Question 4

The President can make use of his discretionary powers

1        When there is a dispute between the Prime Minister   and the cabinet

2        When there is no majority party in the Lok Sabha and he has to choose a Prime Minister

3        When the ruling party loses its majority in the Lok Sabha.

4        When he decides to refer the advice of the union cabinet back for reconsideration

Select the correct answer from the codes given below

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2
C. 2, 3 and 4
D. 2 and 4

SOLUTION

Solution : D

 

Question 5

In what respect does the ordinance issued by the President differ from the acts of Parliament

A. It cannot be used for the amendment of the constitution
B. It has a temporary character
C. It must be replaced by a law of the Parliament
D. All the above

SOLUTION

Solution : B

 

Question 6

The President can declare constitutional emergency in state

A. Only on the recommendation of the union Council of Ministers
B. Only on the recommendation of the Governor
C. Only on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers of the state
D. If he is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of the state cannot be carried on in accordance with the constitution

SOLUTION

Solution : D

 

Question 7

If a state fails to comply with the directives of the central government, the President can

A. Declare break-down of constitutional machinery in the state and assume responsibility for its governance
B. Send reserve police force to secure compliance with directions
C. Dissolve the state legislature and order fresh elections
D. Can do either a or c

SOLUTION

Solution : A

 

Question 8

In the appointment of which official the President has no say?

A. Judges of the Supreme Court
B. Judges of High Courts
C. Judges of district and session courts
D. Attorney General of India

SOLUTION

Solution : C

 

Question 9

Which one of the following emergencies can be declared by the President on his own?

A. Emergency due to external aggression or armed rebellion
B. Emergency due to failure of the constitutional machinery in a state
C. Emergency due to threat to the financial stability or credit of India
D. None of the above

SOLUTION

Solution : C

 

Question 10

Which one of the following financial powers is enjoyed by the President?

A. Money bills can be introduced in the Parliament only on the recommendation of the President
B. The President can advance money out of the contingency fund of India
C. The President appoints a finance commission to recommend the distribution of taxes between the union and the state governments
D. All the above

SOLUTION

Solution : D

 
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