Union and state executive and legislatures. - One Line Questions

1. The maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha is: — 250
2. What is the minimum age required to be eligible for election as President of India? — 35 years
3. What is the minimum age required to be eligible for appointment as Governor of a State? — 35 years
4. The term of office for a member of the Lok Sabha is typically: — 5 years
5. What is the term of office for a member of the Rajya Sabha? — 6 years
6. The maximum strength of the Legislative Assembly of a State is prescribed by the Constitution as: — 500
7. The total number of Ministers of State, including those with independent charge, shall not exceed what percentage of the total number of members of the House of the People? — 15%
8. What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha as per the Constitution? — 552
9. The Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) in a State is: — Subject to dissolution
10. The President gives assent to a Bill passed by both Houses of Parliament under which article? — Article 111
11. The President can be removed from office by impeachment in accordance with the procedure laid down in: — Article 61 of the Constitution
12. The President can promulgate Ordinances during the period when both Houses of Parliament are not in session under which article? — Article 123
13. Under which article can the Governor grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment? — Article 161
14. The Governor can reserve any Bill for the consideration of the President under which article? — Article 200
15. The Governor can promulgate Ordinances when the State Legislature is not in session under which article? — Article 213
16. Which article of the Constitution deals with the pardoning power of the President? — Article 72
17. Who is the constitutional head of the State executive in India? — Governor
18. The executive power of a State is vested in the: — Governor
19. The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. How are its members elected? — By the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies
20. The President can proclaim a Financial Emergency under Article 360 on the grounds of: — Threat to the financial stability or credit of India
21. The President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of: — Elected members of both Houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies
22. The Governor of a State enjoys which of the following powers? — Executive, Legislative, Judicial, and Financial powers
23. Who presides over the meetings of the Legislative Assembly? — Speaker
24. Who presides over the meetings of the Legislative Council? — Chairman
25. The Advocate General for a State is appointed by the: — Governor
26. The State Legislature in states with a bicameral system consists of: — Governor, Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council
27. The Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) in a State: — Is a permanent body
28. The Council of Ministers in a State is collectively responsible to which house of the State Legislature? — Legislative Assembly
29. The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of which body? — Rajya Sabha
30. The Vice President of India can be removed from his office by a resolution of: — Rajya Sabha
31. A Bill can be introduced in either House of Parliament except for: — Money Bills
32. The Prime Minister of India is appointed by whom? — President
33. The Governor of a State is appointed by whom? — President of India
34. The Chief Minister of a State is appointed by: — Governor of the State
35. Who administers the oath of office to the Governor of a State? — Chief Justice of the High Court of the State
36. Who presides over the joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament? — Speaker of the Lok Sabha
37. The Parliament of India consists of: — President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
38. Who is the constitutional head of the Union executive in India? — President
39. The executive power of the Union is vested in the: — President
40. Who acts as the President when both the President and Vice President are unable to discharge their functions? — Chief Justice of India
41. Who is the supreme commander of the Armed Forces of India? — President
42. The power to summon, prorogue and dissolve the Lok Sabha lies with: — President of India
43. The Attorney General of India is appointed by the: — President
44. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to which House of Parliament? — Lok Sabha
45. A Money Bill can only be introduced in which House of Parliament? — Lok Sabha
46. Who is the leader of the Lok Sabha? — Prime Minister
47. The creation or abolition of a Legislative Council in a State requires a resolution passed by the Legislative Assembly of that State by a special majority and an Act of: — Parliament
48. Who administers the oath of office to the President of India? — Chief Justice of India
49. The President of India can declare a National Emergency under Article 352 on grounds of: — War, external aggression or armed rebellion
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