The President UPSC Questions

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The President MCQ Questions


7.
Consider the following statements in respect of election to the President of India:
1. The members nominated to either House of the Parliament or the Legislative Assemblies of States are also eligible to be included in the Electoral College.
2. Higher the number of elective Assembly seats, higher is the value of vote of each MLA of that State.
3. The value of vote of each MLA of Madhya Pradesh is greater than that of Kerala.
4. The value of vote of each MLA of Puducherry is higher than that of Arunachal Pradesh because the ratio of total population to total number of elective seats in Puducherry is greater as compared to Arunachal Pradesh
How many of the above statements are correct?

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A.
Only one
B.
Only two
C.
All three
D.
All four
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ANSWER :
B. Only two
8.
Who administers the oath of office to the President?
A.
Prime Minister
B.
Chief Justice of India
C.
Speaker of Lok Sabha
D.
Attorney General of India
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ANSWER :
B. Chief Justice of India
9.
Which of the following is NOT a condition of the President's office?
A.
Must not be a member of Parliament
B.
Must not hold an office of profit
C.
Salary is decided by the Supreme Court
D.
Use of official residence without rent
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ANSWER :
C. Salary is decided by the Supreme Court
10.
Which article empowers the President to grant pardons?
A.
Article 72
B.
Article 74
C.
Article 76
D.
Article 78
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ANSWER :
A. Article 72
11.
During whose tenure was the salary of the President increased to ₹5 lakh per month?
A.
2008
B.
2012
C.
2018
D.
2020
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ANSWER :
C. 2018
12.
What is the term of office of the President of India?
A.
Four years
B.
Five years
C.
Six years
D.
Seven years
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ANSWER :
B. Five years