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Union & state executive - Test Set 4

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  1. Question 1

    WBCS Prelims 2000
    From the point of view of dignity, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is equivalent to
    1. Central Minister
    2. State Minister
    3. Chief Justice of a high court
    4. Chief Justice of Supreme court
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  2. Question 2

    WBCS Prelims 2003
    The Vice-President of India is elected by
    1. The people directly
    2. The Member of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
    3. The Members of Rajya Sabha
    4. The Members of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and State Legislatures
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  3. Question 3

    WBCS Prelims 2017
    The first citizen of the Republic of India is
    1. the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
    2. the President of India.
    3. the Prime Minister of India.
    4. the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
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  4. Question 4

    WBCS Prelims 2016
    Any money bill cannot be introduced in the Parliament without the consent of the
    1. Prime Minister of India
    2. Speaker of the Parliament
    3. President of India
    4. Union Finance Minister
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  5. Question 5

    WBCS Prelims 2014
    Find the incorrect statement
    1. The President presides over cabinet meetings
    2. The President is elected by the system of proportional representation
    3. The President is elected for a term of five years
    4. The President can be removed by impeachment
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  6. Question 6

    WBCS Prelims 2013
    The Supreme Commander of Indian Armed Force is
    1. President of India
    2. Governors of States
    3. Prime Minister of India
    4. Union Home Minister
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  7. Question 7

    SSC CGL 2020
    The Governor is appointed by:
    1. Chief Minister
    2. President
    3. Prime Minister
    4. Chief Justice of India
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  8. Question 8

    WBCS 2022
    Who is the constitutional head of a State in India?
    1. Chief Minister
    2. Governor
    3. Speaker
    4. State Cabinet
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  9. Question 9

    UPSC CAPF 2021
    Which Article deals with the powers of the Governor to issue Ordinances?
    1. Article 213
    2. Article 161
    3. Article 154
    4. Article 168
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  10. Question 10

    SSC CGL 2021
    Which Article empowers the Governor to grant pardons?
    1. Article 163
    2. Article 213
    3. Article 161
    4. Article 154
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  11. Question 11

    UPSC NDA 2018
    Which of the following is true regarding the Vice-President of India?
    1. He is elected for a 4-year term
    2. He is a member of Lok Sabha
    3. He is ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha
    4. He must be a Governor before election
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  12. Question 12

    BPSC 2020
    Who was the longest-serving President of India?
    1. Rajendra Prasad
    2. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
    3. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
    4. R. Venkataraman
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  13. Question 13

    UPSC CAPF 2016
    In which case did the Supreme Court define the term “aid and advice” of the Council of Ministers as binding on the President?
    1. Kesavananda Bharati Case
    2. Golaknath Case
    3. Shamsher Singh Case
    4. Minerva Mills Case
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  14. Question 14

    SSC CHSL 2019
    The ordinance issued by the President must be approved by Parliament within:
    1. 3 months
    2. 6 weeks
    3. 6 months
    4. 8 weeks
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  15. Question 15

    MPSC 2019
    Which Article states that there shall be a President of India?
    1. Article 51
    2. Article 52
    3. Article 54
    4. Article 56
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  16. Question 16

    UPSC CDS 2022
    The Governor holds office during the pleasure of:
    1. Prime Minister
    2. President
    3. Chief Justice
    4. Parliament
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  17. Question 17

    SSC CGL 2022
    The minimum age for becoming a Governor in India is:
    1. 25 years
    2. 30 years
    3. 35 years
    4. 40 years
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  18. Question 18

    Which of the following Presidents served as acting President before being elected as full-time President?
    1. Dr. Zakir Hussain
    2. B. D. Jatti
    3. V. V. Giri
    4. Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
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  19. Question 19

    JPSC 2021
    What is the term of the Vice-President of India?
    1. 4 years
    2. 5 years
    3. 6 years
    4. 7 years
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  20. Question 20

    UPSC CDS 2020
    The ordinance issued by the Governor has the same force as:
    1. Parliamentary Act
    2. Law made by State Legislature
    3. Law passed by Parliament
    4. Central Notification
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