Q. 6. Consider the following:
1. Delay in the Presidential elections after the expiry of the term of sitting President
2. Resignation of the President from the office
3. Removal of the President by the impeachment
4. Vacancy in the office of President due to the death of the sitting President
Under how many of the above circumstances does the Vice-President act as the President of India?
(A) 1, 2, 3
(B) 1, 3, 4
(C) 2, 3, 4
(D) All four
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Q. 7. Which of the following statements are correct with reference to the Prime Minister of India?
1. Resignation or death of an incumbent Prime Minister automatically dissolves the Council of Ministers.
2. He advises the President with regard to summoning and proroguing of the sessions of the Parliament.
3. He holds real executive power similar to the President of the United States
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer:
Explanation:
Q. 8. Consider the following statements with reference to the election of Vice-President of India:
1. The value of every vote cast is the same.
2. Members of the Electoral College are not bound by any party whip.
Which off the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:
Explanation:
Q. 9. Which of the following changes were made to the position of the Constituent Assembly by the Indian Independence Act of 1947?
1. It was empowered to abrogate any law made by the British Parliament in relation to India.
2. It made the Assembly a legislative body with powers to enact ordinary laws for the country.
3. It marked the withdrawal of the members of Muslim League from the Assembly.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer:
Explanation:
Q. 10. Consider the following statements:
1. Article 2 of the Constitution of India provides for admission of fresh territories and cession of Indian territories.
2. No law made by the parliament under Article 2 of the constitution will be deemed as a constitutional amendment under article 368.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:
Explanation: