Indian Polity – Questions set 3

Q 1. What is the term of office of President of India?
a. 4 years
b. 5 years
c. 7 years
d. 10 years

Q 2. The president of India is elected by ?
a. Lok Sabha Members
b. Rajya Sabha Members
c. Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members
d. Members of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and state legistatures

Q 3. The process of removing the President is called?
a. Resignation of President
b. Derogation of President
c. Impeachment of President
d. None of these

Q 4. To whom does President hand over his resignation?
a. Chief Justice of India
b. Prime Minister
c. Vice-President
d. Deputy Prime Minister

Q 5. What is the minimum age of person to be eligible to become President of India?
a. 25
b. 30
c. 35
d. 40

Q 6. President takes oath in the presence of?
a. Prime Minister of India
b. Chief Justice of India
c. Vice President
d. Governor

Q 7. Which article defines the procedure for impeachment of President?
a. Article 51
b. Article 61
c. Article 71
d. Article 75

Q 8. Which article describes the criteria/qualification for election as President?
a. Article 57
b. Article 58
c. Article 59
d. Article 60

Q 9. The titles ‘Rajpramukh’ and ‘Uprajpramukh’ are removed from Indian constitution by which constitutional amendment?
a. 2nd Amendment
b. 86th Amendment
c. 42nd Amendment
d. 7th Amendment

Q 10. Which article of Indian constitution says that ‘There shall be President of India’?
a. Article 52
b. Article 53
c. Article 54
d. Article 55

Answers:
Q 1. b.
Q 2. d.
Q 3. c.
Q 4. c.
Q 5. c.
Q 6. b.
Q 7. b.
Q 8. b.
Q 9. d.
Q 10. a.