Challenge Prelims V1.0 – Day 6 – GS Paper (Polity)

1. Consider the following cases:

1. Appointment of the Prime Minister when no single party attains majority after elections to the Lok Sabha
2. Exercising Pocket Veto
3. A temporary delay in giving assent to an ordinary legislation even when the Lok Sabha has the confidence in the Council of Ministers
4. Dismissal of the Council of Ministers when it cannot prove the confidence in the Lok Sabha

In how many of the above cases President is not bound by the advice of the Council of Ministers?

2. Consider the following statements regarding the impeachment process:

1. The President can be removed from his/ her office only on the ground of ‘violation of the Constitution’.
2. The impeachment charges against the President can be initiated by either House of Parliament
3. Only the elected members of Parliament can participate in the impeachment of the President.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

3. Consider the following statements regarding the Presidential veto power:

1. The state legislature unlike Parliament, cannot override the veto power of the President.
2. The President does not enjoy the power of the Suspensive Veto over Constitutional as well as the Money Bills.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

4. Consider the following statements regarding the removal of the Vice President:

1. Resolution to remove the Vice President from his post can be introduced in the Rajya Sabha only.
2. For removal of Vice President, a resolution must be passed by a two-thirds majority of total members in both houses of parliament.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statements regarding the office of Governor:

1. President appoints the Governor by warrant under his hand and seal.
2. The provision of appointment of Governor was adopted from Australian Constitution.
3. The appointment of one person as a Governor of two or more states is merely a convention but not a constitutional norm.

How many of the statements given above is/are not correct?

6. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Council of Ministers’:

1. Ministers are not legally responsible for any Act passed by the Parliament.
2. President can remove a minister only on the advice of the Prime Minister.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

7. Consider the following statements about Solicitor General of India (SGI):

1. Solicitor General is the second most senior law officer in India after Attorney General.
2. The office of the Solicitor General is not mentioned in the Constitution of India.
3. SGI is appointed by the Prime Minister on the advice of the Attorney General of India.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

8. With reference to the office of the Prime Minister of India, consider the following statements:

1. The Constitution of India does not require that a person must prove his majority in the Lok Sabha before he is appointed as the Prime Minister.
2. The serving Prime Minister is immune from any inquiry by the Lokpal for allegations of corruption.
3. The Prime Minister creates different ministries for the transaction of business of the Government.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

9. With reference to the office of the Chief Minister, which of the following statements is correct?

10. With reference to the post of Deputy Chief Minister (CM) in a state, which of the following statements is not correct?

11. With reference to the Advocate general for the State, consider the following statements:

1. The advocate general is appointed by the President and can be removed by the Governor.
2. The Constitution does not contain the procedure and grounds for the removal Advocate General for the State.
3. An Indian Citizen who has held a judicial office for ten years is eligible for the appointment of Advocate General for the State.
4. The remuneration of the advocate general is determined by the governor.

How many statements given above is/are not correct?

12. With reference to the role played by the President of India in the Parliament, which of the following statements is not correct?

13. With reference to the state council of ministers, consider the following statements:

1. The Constitution does not specify the maximum strength of the state council of ministers.
2. The advice tendered by the council of ministers to the Governor shall not be inquired into in any court.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

14. With reference to the ordinance making powers of the Governor, consider the following statements:

1. The Governor can promulgate the ordinance during the session of the State Legislative Assembly if there is any grave situation.
2. It is co-extensive with the legislative power of the state legislature.
3. It is not a discretionary power.
4. An ordinance ceases to operate on the expiry of six months from the reassembly of the state legislature.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

15. With reference to the pardoning power of the Governor given in Article 161, consider the following statements:

Statement-I: He can pardon a death sentence.

Statement-II: He can grant pardon to any person convicted of any offense against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the State extends.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?