First Notebook

Union Executive
Consider the following statements :
1. President is the first citizen of India and acts as the symbol of unity, integrity and fraternity of
the nation.
2. Constitution has explicitly mentioned that “ Executive power of the Union shall be vested in
the President”.
Which of the above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2

An electoral college of the President consists of :

1. All the members of the Parliament.
2. Only elected members of the States legislative assemblies.
3. Elected members of the Legislative assembly of Delhi and Puducherry.
Which of the above is/are correct?
1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3 only

Consider the following statements :

1. The process of impeachment of the President can only be initiated in Lok Sabha.
2. Impeachment resolution can be approved by an Absolute majority.
3. No Indian President has so far been impeached.
Which of the above is/are correct?
1 and 2 only
3 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3 only

President under his Administrative power :

1. Appoints the Council of Minister on the advise of the Prime minister.
2. Summon a Joint sitting of both the houses of the Parliament.
Which one of the above is/are Incorrect?
Only 1
 Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Match the following list 1 with list 2 and choose the correct answer from the codes given below

List 1 List 2

1. Reprieve A. Awards a lesser

sentence in special
circumstances.

2. Respite B. Stay the execution of

the sentence.

3. Remission C. Reduces the number

of sentences, not its
character.

4. Commutation D. Make the qualitative

change in sentence

Codes :
1- B, 2- A, 3- D, 4- C.
1- A, 2- B, 3- C, 4- D
1- B, 2- C, 3- A, 4- D
1- B, 2- A, 3- C, 4- D

The Power of President of India to issue a ordinance is a:

Executive Power
Legislative Power
Administrative Power
Quasi- judicial Power

Directions: For the Assertions (A) and Reasons (R), choose the correct alternative from the
following.
Assertion: No Public expenditure can be made without the sanction of the Parliament.
Reason - In emergency situations, the President of India is empowered to authorise the
expenditure from the consolidated fund of India.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

 Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

A is true but R is false

A is false but R is true.

Consider the following statement :

1. As per the Constitution of India, Vice-President of India shall be the ex-officious Chairman of
the Council of states.
2. Constitution has attached multiple functions and responsibilities to the office of Vice-
President.
Which one of the above statement is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2

Which of the fowllowing Statement is Not correct?

There shall be a Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister to aid and advise the
President who shall act in accordance with such advice.
The President may require the Council of Ministers to reconsider such advice
The President need not act in accordance with the advice tendered after such reconsideration
The President shall act in accordance with the advice tendered after such reconsideration

The Vice-President is elected by an electoral college consisting of :

Members of both the Houses of Parliament and State legislative assemblies.
Only Elected members of both the Houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies.
Only Elected members of both the Houses of Parliament.
Members of both the Houses of Parliament.

Consider the following statements :

Council of Ministers are individually responsible to the Lok sabha only.
A person can become a Ministert even if he is not a member of either house of the Parliament.
Which one of the above statements is/are correct ?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
 Consider the following Statements :
1. Constitution specify the total no of ministers, including PM, not to exceed 15% of the
strength of lok sabha.
2. The Constitution provides detailed Classification of the type of Cabinet Ministers.
Which one of the above is/are incorrect?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements:
1. In Presidential system, executive and legislature are independent, which makes it more
stable less responsible.
2. In Parliamentary system, executive is the part of the legislature, which makes it less stable
and more responsible.
Which one of the above statement is/are Incorrect?
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Which one of the following statement is incorrect regarding the office of Attorney General of India?
He is the first law officer of the land.
He is appointed by the President on the advice of the Government.
He holds his office during President’s pleasure with fix tenure.
He receives such remuneration as the President may determine.

Directions: For the Assertions (A) and Reasons (R), choose the correct alternative from the
following.
Assertion: Attorney general of India enjoys the right to speak and take part in the proceeding of
either house of the Parliament.
Reason - Attorney general of India is a member of the cabinet.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

A is true but R is false

A is false but R is true.