Q130. While appointing High Court judges, which official does the President consult in addition to the Chief Justice of India and the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court?
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(A) The Governor of the State
(B) District Magistrates
(C) Members of the State Legislature
(D) The Union Cabinet Secretary
Answer: (A) The Governor of the State
Explanation: Article 217 provides for presidential appointment of High Court judges after the constitutionally required consultations. These include the Chief Justice of India and the State Governor, along with the High Court Chief Justice when a judge other than that Chief Justice is appointed.
Q129. Who is the fifteenth President of India?
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(A) Pratibha Patil
(B) Ram Nath Kovind
(C) Droupadi Murmu
(D) Pranab Mukherjee
Answer: (C) Droupadi Murmu
Explanation: Droupadi Murmu became India’s fifteenth President on 25 July 2022. Before her election, she served as Governor of Jharkhand. Her election was also historic because she became the first President from a Scheduled Tribe community.
Q128. Which Article of the Constitution states that there shall be a Vice-President of India?
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(A) Article 62
(B) Article 63
(C) Article 68
(D) Article 65
Answer: (B) Article 63
Explanation: Article 63 establishes the office of Vice-President, whose holder acts as President during certain vacancies and absences under Article 65. The vice-presidency also carries the ex officio chairmanship of Rajya Sabha under Article 64.
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Q127. Consider the statements:
1. The President can prorogue either House without the advice of the Council of Ministers.
2. A House is usually prorogued after adjournment sine die but may be prorogued while sitting.
3. Dissolution of Lok Sabha by the President is normally on ministerial advice.
Which statements are correct?
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(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 3 only
Answer: (C) 2 and 3 only
Explanation: Presidential prorogation ordinarily operates on ministerial advice, so the first statement is incorrect. A House is commonly prorogued after adjournment sine die but may be prorogued sooner. Dissolution of Lok Sabha is also normally based on the Council’s advice.
Q126. Consider the statements about the Union Budget:
1. The Finance Minister on behalf of the Prime Minister lays the Annual Financial Statement.
2. No demand for a grant may be made except on the recommendation of the President.
Which statement is correct?
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(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (B) 2 only
Explanation: Article 112 requires the President to cause the Annual Financial Statement to be laid before Parliament; it is not presented on the Prime Minister’s behalf as asserted. Article 113 requires presidential recommendation before a demand for a grant is made.
Q125. Consider:
1. The President is not a member of either House of Parliament.
2. Parliament consists of the President and both Houses.
Which statement is correct?
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(A) 2 only
(B) Neither 1 nor 2
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) 1 only
Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
Explanation: Under Article 79, Parliament consists of the President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The President is therefore a constituent of Parliament but not a member of either House. This distinction explains presidential functions in legislation without parliamentary membership.
Q124. Which persons are members of the selection committee for appointment of the Lokpal:
1. Chief Justice of India or nominee;
2. Chairman of Rajya Sabha;
3. Speaker of Lok Sabha;
4. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha?
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(A) 2, 3 and 4
(B) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(C) 1, 2 and 3
(D) 1, 3 and 4
Answer: (D) 1, 3 and 4
Explanation: The Lokpal selection committee includes the Prime Minister, Lok Sabha Speaker, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Chief Justice of India or nominee and an eminent jurist. The Chairman of Rajya Sabha is not a prescribed member; the President makes the appointment.
Q123. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the election of the President?
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(A) Article 72
(B) Article 54
(C) Article 74
(D) Article 66
Answer: (B) Article 54
Explanation: Article 54 creates the electoral college for electing the President. Article 55 separately regulates the election method and voting value. Article 66 governs the vice-presidential election, while Article 72 grants the President specified powers of clemency.
Q122. Which Article provides that the President of India is eligible for re-election?
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(A) Article 58
(B) Article 56
(C) Article 59
(D) Article 57
Answer: (D) Article 57
Explanation: Article 57 expressly makes a person who holds or has held the presidential office eligible for another election. No constitutional limit restricts the number of presidential terms. Article 56, in contrast, concerns tenure, resignation and removal.
Q121. Which constitutional authority possesses the ordinance-making power under Article 123?
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(A) The President of India
(B) The Rajya Sabha
(C) The Legislative Council
(D) The Chief Justice of India
Answer: (A) The President of India
Explanation: Article 123 permits the President to promulgate ordinances when Parliament is not fully in session and immediate action is necessary. Ordinances have the force of law but must be laid before Parliament and remain subject to constitutional time limits.
