Practice test

Union & state executive - Test Set 9

Review 20 exam-focused questions with detailed explanations, then start the interactive test when you are ready.

20 questions

Questions and explanations

  1. Question 1

    CDS 2019
    Who was the PM when India conducted Pokhran-II nuclear tests?
    1. Indira Gandhi
    2. Rajiv Gandhi
    3. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
    4. P.V. Narasimha Rao
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  2. Question 2

    UPSC 2023
    Who among the following is not a member of the Union Council of Ministers?
    1. Cabinet Minister
    2. Minister of State
    3. Deputy Minister
    4. Attorney General
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  3. Question 3

    BPSC 2021
    The resignation of the Prime Minister leads to:
    1. Resignation of the entire Council of Ministers
    2. Only Cabinet Ministers resign
    3. No effect on the Council
    4. President’s Rule is imposed
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  4. Question 4

    UPSC CDS 2021
    Who advises the President regarding the appointment of other Ministers?
    1. Lok Sabha Speaker
    2. Prime Minister
    3. Vice-President
    4. Cabinet Secretary
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  5. Question 5

    SSC CGL 2020
    Who was the first woman Chief Minister of any Indian State?
    1. Indira Gandhi
    2. Sarojini Naidu
    3. Vijayalakshmi Pandit
    4. Sucheta Kripalani
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  6. Question 6

    UPSC NDA 2019
    Who holds office during the pleasure of the President in the Union Council of Ministers?
    1. Prime Minister
    2. Home Minister
    3. All Ministers
    4. None of these
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  7. Question 7

    UPSC CDS 2017
    The President of India is elected by:
    1. People of India directly
    2. Members of Parliament only
    3. Members of State Legislatures only
    4. Elected members of Parliament and State Legislatures
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  8. Question 8

    UPSC CAPF 2020
    Which Article deals with the impeachment of the President?
    1. Article 52
    2. Article 56
    3. Article 61
    4. Article 60
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  9. Question 9

    SSC CGL 2022 Tier 1
    The term of office of the President of India is:
    1. 3 years
    2. 4 years
    3. 5 years
    4. 6 years
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  10. Question 10

    BPSC 2019
    Who administers the oath to the President of India?
    1. Prime Minister
    2. Chief Justice of India
    3. Speaker of Lok Sabha
    4. Vice-President
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  11. Question 11

    UPSC NDA 2016
    The ordinance-making power of the President is mentioned in:
    1. Article 72
    2. Article 111
    3. Article 123
    4. Article 124
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  12. Question 12

    UPSC CDS 2020
    Which Article of the Constitution mentions the President's power to grant pardons?
    1. Article 74
    2. Article 72
    3. Article 76
    4. Article 71
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  13. Question 13

    WBCS 2018
    The President can declare a National Emergency under:
    1. Article 352
    2. Article 356
    3. Article 360
    4. Article 365
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  14. Question 14

    SSC CHSL 2020
    The executive power of the Union is vested in:
    1. Prime Minister
    2. Union Cabinet
    3. President
    4. Parliament
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  15. Question 15

    UPSC CAPF 2019
    Which of the following veto powers is available to the Indian President?
    1. Absolute veto
    2. Suspensive veto
    3. Pocket veto
    4. All of the above
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  16. Question 16

    UPSC NDA 2017
    The Vice-President of India is elected by:
    1. Members of Parliament and State Assemblies
    2. Elected members of both Houses of Parliament
    3. All members of Parliament
    4. Rajya Sabha members only
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  17. Question 17

    SSC CGL 2019
    The President can dissolve the Lok Sabha on the recommendation of:
    1. Chief Justice
    2. Prime Minister
    3. Council of Ministers
    4. Speaker of Lok Sabha
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  18. Question 18

    KPSC 2021
    What is the minimum age required to become President of India?
    1. 25 years
    2. 30 years
    3. 35 years
    4. 40 years
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  19. Question 19

    MPSC 2020
    Which Article provides for the election of the President?
    1. Article 52
    2. Article 54
    3. Article 60
    4. Article 74
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  20. Question 20

    UPSC CDS 2018
    The President nominates how many members to the Rajya Sabha?
    1. 10
    2. 12
    3. 15
    4. 20
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here