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The office of the President of India was created by which Article of the Constitution?

  • (A) Article 52
  • (B) Article 53
  • (C) Article 54
  • (D) Article 55

Answer: Article 52

Article 52 of the Indian Constitution creates the office of the President of India and outlines the powers and responsibilities of the President.

The Constitution of India is primarily based on the ideas of which political philosopher?

  • (A) Montesquieu
  • (B) John Locke
  • (C) Rousseau
  • (D) B.R. Ambedkar

Answer: John Locke

The Constitution of India incorporates ideas from John Locke, especially his ideas on natural rights and the social contract.

Which of the following is the primary responsibility of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)?

  • (A) To conduct elections
  • (B) To advise the President
  • (C) To recommend appointments to various civil services
  • (D) To draft the laws

Answer: To recommend appointments to various civil services

The primary responsibility of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is to recommend appointments to the All India Services and Central Services.

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The Vice-President of India can be removed from office by a resolution passed by:

  • (A) Lok Sabha
  • (B) Rajya Sabha
  • (C) Both Houses of Parliament
  • (D) State Legislatures

Answer: Both Houses of Parliament

The Vice-President of India can be removed from office by a resolution passed by both Houses of Parliament, as per Article 67(b) of the Constitution.

The President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of:

  • (A) Only the members of Parliament
  • (B) Only the State Legislative Assemblies
  • (C) The members of Parliament and the State Legislative Assemblies
  • (D) The President?s Cabinet

Answer: The members of Parliament and the State Legislative Assemblies

The President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the Legislative Assemblies of the States and Union Territories.

Which of the following is true regarding the power of the President of India to grant pardons?

  • (A) The President can pardon any criminal
  • (B) The President can only pardon crimes related to the armed forces
  • (C) The President cannot grant pardons for capital punishment cases
  • (D) The President can pardon only civil offenses

Answer: The President can only pardon crimes related to the armed forces

The Presidents power to grant pardons is exercised under Article 72 and it is limited to cases involving the armed forces or sentences by a court-martial.

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What is the main function of the Election Commission of India?

  • (A) To supervise elections for President
  • (B) To conduct elections for Parliament and State Legislatures
  • (C) To regulate political parties
  • (D) To enforce election laws

Answer: To conduct elections for Parliament and State Legislatures

The primary function of the Election Commission of India is to oversee the conduct of elections for Parliament, state legislatures and local bodies.

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Parliament of India?

  • (A) To declare war
  • (B) To issue ordinances
  • (C) To make laws for the Union Territories
  • (D) To regulate the appointment of the President

Answer: To regulate the appointment of the President

The Parliament does not have the power to regulate the appointment of the President; it is done by an electoral process.

Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Duty mentioned in the Indian Constitution?

  • (A) To respect the National Flag
  • (B) To protect the environment
  • (C) To work for national development
  • (D) To participate in elections

Answer: To participate in elections

While participation in elections is encouraged, it is not explicitly mentioned as a Fundamental Duty in the Constitution.

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The Constitution of India is federal in nature with a unitary bias. What does this mean?

  • (A) It is completely federal
  • (B) It is a hybrid of federal and unitary systems
  • (C) It is entirely unitary
  • (D) It is a federal system with no flexibility

Answer: It is a hybrid of federal and unitary systems

The Indian Constitution is primarily federal but includes unitary features such as the central governments power during emergencies.

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