The President UPSC Questions

The President MCQ Questions

13.
Which article empowers the President to grant pardons?
A.
Article 72
B.
Article 74
C.
Article 76
D.
Article 78
ANSWER :
A. Article 72
14.
Consider the following statements:
1. If the election of the President of India is declared void by the Supreme Court of India, all acts done by him/her in the performance of duties of his/her office before the date of decision become invalid.
2. Election for the post of the President of India can be postponed on the ground that some Legislative Assemblies have been dissolved and elections are yet to take place.
3. When a Bill is presented to the President of India, the Constitution prescribes time limits within which he/she has to declare assent.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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A.
Only one
B.
Only two
C.
All three
D.
None
ANSWER :
D. None
15.
During whose tenure was the salary of the President increased to β‚Ή5 lakh per month?
A.
2008
B.
2012
C.
2018
D.
2020
ANSWER :
C. 2018
16.
What is the term of office of the President of India?
A.
Four years
B.
Five years
C.
Six years
D.
Seven years
ANSWER :
B. Five years
17.
Which of the following can initiate the impeachment process of the President?
A.
Only the Lok Sabha
B.
Only the Rajya Sabha
C.
Either House of Parliament
D.
Supreme Court
ANSWER :
C. Either House of Parliament
18.
What happens if a President’s election is declared void by the Supreme Court?
A.
All his actions are nullified
B.
He continues in office
C.
Actions before the court's declaration remain valid
D.
Vice-President becomes President
ANSWER :
C. Actions before the court's declaration remain valid