The Rajya Sabha is a permanent legislative body and cannot be dissolved.
77. Who is the executive head of the state and supreme commander of the armed forces according to the Indian Constitution?
(A) President
(B) Prime Minister
(C) Air Marshal
(D) Chief Justice
Answer:
(A) President
Explanation:
Article 53 vests the supreme command of the Defense Forces of the Union in the President of India.
78. Who acted as President in the absence of President & Vice President?
(A) Prime Minister
(B) Speaker
(C) Chief of Army
(D) Chief Justice
Answer:
(D) Chief Justice
Explanation:
If the offices of both the President and the Vice President fall vacant, the Chief Justice of India acts as the President.
79. A new Lok Sabha is presided by
(A) President
(B) Vice President
(C) Prime Minister
(D) Chief Justice
Answer:
(A) President
Explanation:
The President addresses the first joint session of Parliament after each general election. (Note: A Pro-tem Speaker presides over the initial oath-taking, but the answer key selects President).
80. High Court judge is appointed by
(A) President
(B) Governor
(C) Chief Minister
(D) Chief Justice of High Court
Answer:
(A) President
Explanation:
Judges of the High Courts are appointed by the President of India under Article 217.
