Q1. Which of the following statement is not correct regarding the President of India?
- President of India is the head of the Indian state.
- He/She is the first citizen of India.
- He/She is directly elected by the people.
- The president is the part of Union Executive.
Correct Option: 3. He/She is directly elected by the people.
Explanation : The President of India is not directly elected by the people of India. He/She is elected by the members of electoral college consisting of:-
(a) The elected members of both the houses of Parliament.
(b) The elected members of the legislative assemblies of the states.
(c) The elected members of the legislative assemblies of the Union territories of Delhi & Puducherry.
. The President of India is the head of the Indian state. He/She is the first citizen of India. The president, along with the vice-president, the Prime minister, the council of ministers and the attorney general of India, is the part of Union Executive.
Q2. Who of the following participates in the election of the President of India?
- Elected members of the Legislative councils of the states.
- Elected members of the Legislative assemblies of the states.
- Nominated members of the Legislative councils of the states.
- Nominated members of the Legislative assemblies of the states.
Correct Option: 2.Elected members of the Legislative assemblies of the states.
Explanation : The President of India is elected by the members of electoral college consisting of:-
(a) The elected members of both the houses of Parliament.
(b) The elected members of the legislative assemblies of the states.
(c) The elected members of the legislative assemblies of the Union territories of Delhi & Puducherry.
The nominated members of both the houses of Parliament, the nominated members of legislative assemblies, the elected & the nominated members of the legislative councils of the states and the nominated members of the union territories of Delhi & Puducherry do not participate in the election of the President.
Q3. Which of the following qualification is not required for the election as President of India?
- He/She should be qualified for election as member of the Rajya Sabha.
- He/She should be qualified for election as member of the Lok Sabha.
- He/She should be the citizen of India.
- He/She should have completed 35 years of age.
Correct Option: 1. He/She should be qualified for election as member of the Rajya Sabha.
Explanation : A person should fulfill the following mentioned qualification:-
(a) He/She should be the citizen of India.
(b) He/She should be qualified for election as member of the Lok Sab.
(c) He/She should have completed 35 years of age.
(d) He/She 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 Vice-president, 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.
Q4. Who of the following person was elected twice as the President of India?
- Shri Pranab Mukherji
- Shri N. Sanjeeva Reddy
- Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Correct Option: 4. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Explanation : Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected twice in 1952 & in 1957 as the president of India. He was also the first President of Independent India. Following persons with the elections years: –
(a) Shri N. Sanjeeva Reddy – 1977
(b) Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam – 2002
(c) Shri Pranab Mukherji – 2012.
Q5. Which of the following is not correct regarding to the President?
- The oath to President is administered by the Prime minister of India.
- Decision of Supreme court is final in disputes pertaining to the election of the President.
- The President takes oath to preserve, protect and defend the constitution and the law.
- The President takes oath to devote himself to the service and well being of the people of India.
Correct Option: 1. The oath to President is administered by the Prime minister of India.
Explanation : The oath to President is administered by the Chief Justice of India and in his absence, the senior most judge of Supreme court available. Any disputes pertaining to the election of the President is inquired and decided by the Supreme Court. And the decision of Supreme court is final. Before entering to the office, the President has to take oath. He/She swears:-
(a) to faithfully execute the office.
(b) to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and the law.
(c) to devote himself to the service and well being of the people of India.