Mock Test of Polity for TPSC JRBT and Other Exam
Marks-100 Time-50 Minute
Chung Sajak
1. Under which Article of the Constitution is the office of the President of India established?
A. Article 51
B. Article 52
C. Article 53
D. Article 54
2. Which Article deals with the executive powers of the Union vested in the President?
A. Article 50
B. Article 51
C. Article 53
D. Article 55
3. The President of India is elected by:
A. The Parliament
B. The Prime Minister and the Cabinet
C. The Electoral College
D. The Supreme Court
4. According to Article 54, the Electoral College for electing the President consists of:
A. All members of Parliament
B. Elected members of Parliament and State Assemblies
C. All MPs and MLAs
D. Only Lok Sabha members
5. Article 55 provides that the election of the President shall be held in accordance with:
A. Majority voting system
B. First-past-the-post system
C. Proportional representation by means of single transferable vote
D. Simple majority
6. Which type of ballot is used in the Presidential election?
A. Open ballot
B. Secret ballot
C. Electronic ballot
D. Postal ballot
7. What is the main objective of Article 55(1)?
A. To give more power to Parliament
B. To ensure uniformity and parity between the Union and States
C. To restrict voting rights
D. To promote direct democracy
8. The value of vote of an MLA is based on:
A. Population of the state
B. Number of seats in the Assembly
C. Income of the state
D. Number of districts
9. Which census data is used for calculating the value of votes in Presidential elections?
A. 1961 Census
B. 1971 Census
C. 1981 Census
D. 2011 Census
10. The 42nd Amendment (1976) froze the “last preceding census” for vote value calculation till:
A. 1981
B. 1991
C. 2001
D. First census after 2000
11. In 2000, the Union Cabinet extended the freeze on delimitation up to which year?
A. 2011
B. 2021
C. 2026
D. 2031
12. The value of the vote of an MP is determined by:
A. Dividing total population by number of MPs
B. Dividing total MLA vote value by number of elected MPs
C. Equal to MLA vote
D. Decided by Parliament
13. Minimum age required to become President of India is:
A. 25 years
B. 30 years
C. 35 years
D. 40 years
14. The President must be qualified for election as:
A. Member of Rajya Sabha
B. Member of Lok Sabha
C. Governor
D. Chief Minister
15. The President should not hold any:
A. Political position
B. Judicial position
C. Office of profit under Government
D. Honorary title
16. The President of India is the:
A. Head of Government
B. Head of State
C. Head of Judiciary
D. Commander of Legislature
17. The Presidential election is based on which voting system?
A. First-past-the-post
B. Single transferable vote
C. Mixed proportional
D. Preferential open vote
18. The advice to the President for exercising executive powers is given by:
A. Supreme Court
B. Parliament
C. Council of Ministers
D. Vice-President
19. The President’s election disputes are decided by:
A. Election Commission
B. Supreme Court
C. Parliament
D. Prime Minister
20. The proportional representation system used in the Presidential election ensures:
A. Dominance of majority states
B. Equal value for each vote
C. Uniformity among states and parity between Union and States
D. Central control over states
21. The process of impeachment of the President of India is mentioned in which Article of the Constitution?
A. Article 54
B. Article 56
C. Article 61
D. Article 65
22. What is the minimum number of members required to sign the impeachment resolution against the President?
A. One-tenth of total members of the House
B. One-fourth of total members of the House
C. One-third of total members of the House
D. Half of total members of the House
23. How many days’ advance notice must be given to the President before moving an impeachment resolution?
A. 7 days
B. 10 days
C. 14 days
D. 21 days
24. The impeachment resolution must be passed in the initiating House by what majority?
A. Simple majority
B. Absolute majority
C. 2/3rd of members present and voting
D. 2/3rd of total membership of the House
25. Who investigates the charges against the President after the initiating House passes the resolution?
A. The Supreme Court
B. The Prime Minister
C. The other House of Parliament
D. The Election Commission
26. The President can:
A. Appear and be represented during the impeachment investigation
B. Be removed without any hearing
C. Not appear personally
D. Be suspended during the process
27. The President is removed from office when:
A. Both Houses pass a resolution by simple majority
B. The Supreme Court declares him guilty
C. The other House passes a resolution by 2/3rd majority after investigation
D. The Prime Minister advises his removal
28. Can nominated members of Parliament participate in the impeachment of the President?
A. No
B. Yes
C. Only in Rajya Sabha
D. Only in Lok Sabha
29. Ordinances can be issued when—
A. Parliament is in session
B. Parliament is not in session
C. Only Lok Sabha is dissolved
D. Only Rajya Sabha is adjourned
30. The ordinance-making power of the President is given under—
A. Article 72
B. Article 123
C. Article 213
D. Article 360
31. Under which Article does the Vice-President act as President in case of vacancy?
A. Article 61
B. Article 65(1)
C. Article 60
D. Article 64
32. If the President’s term expires, when must the election for the new President be completed?
A. Within 3 months
B. Before the expiry of the term
C. Within 6 months
D. Within one year
33. If a vacancy arises due to death or resignation, within how many months must a new election be held?
A. 3 months
B. 6 months
C. 9 months
D. 12 months
34. If both the offices of President and Vice-President are vacant, who acts as President?
A. Prime Minister
B. Chief Justice of India
C. Lok Sabha Speaker
D. Cabinet Secretary
35. When a person (like Vice-President or CJI) acts as President, he:
A. Does not get any salary
B. Gets salary decided by Parliament
C. Gets salary equal to Vice-President
D. Gets half salary of President
36. Under Article 361, the President is:
A. Answerable to the Supreme Court
B. Not answerable to any court for acts done in office
C. Subject to civil and criminal proceedings during office
D. Liable to be arrested for violations
37. During a Financial Emergency, the President can direct states to observe—
A. Financial discipline
B. Reservation rules
C. Judicial reforms
D. Security laws
38. Civil proceedings can be initiated against the President only after giving how much notice?
A. 1 month
B. 2 months
C. 3 months
D. 6 months
39. Whose advice must the President act upon while exercising executive powers?
A. Parliament
B. Supreme Court
C. Council of Ministers
D. Governors
40. After the 44th Amendment, if the President sends advice back for reconsideration and it is returned unchanged, he must:
A. Reject it
B. Act according to it
C. Consult the Supreme Court
D. Call for re-election
41. The President of India is the __________.
A. Head of Government
B. Head of State
C. Head of Legislature
D. Chief Justice of India
42. The President of India is also known as the __________.
A. First citizen of India
B. Chief of Army
C. Head of Judiciary
D. Speaker of Lok Sabha
43. What is the normal term of office of the President of India?
A. 4 years
B. 5 years
C. 6 years
D. 7 years
44. Who administers the oath of office to the President of India?
A. Prime Minister
B. Speaker of Lok Sabha
C. Chief Justice of India
D. Vice-President
45. Who must approve the proclamation of a Financial Emergency?
A. Supreme Court
B. Parliament
C. Prime Minister
D. Finance Commission
46. Under which Article can the President proclaim a Financial Emergency?
A. Article 352
B. Article 356
C. Article 360
D. Article 365
47. Which of the following is not a qualification for becoming President?
A. Must be a citizen of India
B. Must be 35 years of age or above
C. Must be qualified to be a member of Rajya Sabha
D. Must not hold any office of profit under the Government
48. The President of India is elected by:
A. People directly through voting
B. Parliament only
C. Electoral College
D. Governors of States
49. Which members participate in the Presidential election?
A. Only elected members of Lok Sabha
B. Elected members of Parliament and State Assemblies
C. All members of Parliament and Assemblies
D. Only nominated members
50. The voting in the Presidential election is done by:
A. Open vote
B. Secret ballot
C. Voice vote
D. Postal vote
51. The election of the President is held by which method?
A. Direct election
B. Proportional representation with single transferable vote
C. First-past-the-post
D. Majority vote
52. The value of the vote of an MLA depends on:
A. Number of MLAs in the state
B. Population of the state
C. Area of the state
D. Number of MPs in the state
53. The formula for the value of vote of an MLA is:
A. Total population × 1000 / Total MLAs
B. Total population of the state / (Total elected MLAs × 1000)
C. (Total population / Total MPs) × 1000
D. Total voters × 1000 / MPs
54. The value of vote of an MP is calculated by:
A. Dividing total MLA vote value by total number of MPs
B. Multiplying MLA value by 1000
C. Dividing population by number of MPs
D. Fixed by Election Commission
55. The population data used for Presidential election calculations is based on which census?
A. 1961 Census
B. 1971 Census
C. 1981 Census
D. 2011 Census
56. The President is eligible for:
A. Only one term
B. Two terms
C. Three terms
D. Re-election for any number of terms
57. When a person acts as President (like Vice-President or CJI), he is entitled to:
A. No salary
B. Half salary of the President
C. Emoluments decided by Parliament
D. Same salary as Vice-President
58. Who acts as President when both the offices of President and Vice-President fall vacant?
A. Prime Minister
B. Chief Justice of India
C. Speaker of Lok Sabha
D. Governor of a State
59. The President holds office until his successor:
A. Is elected
B. Takes oath
C. Is appointed by Parliament
D. Is nominated by Prime Minister
60. The “Executive power of the Union shall be vested in the President” is stated in which Article?
A. Article 52
B. Article 53
C. Article 54
D. Article 74
61. The President of India is a part of which organ of the government?
A. Executive
B. Legislature
C. Judiciary
D. Election Commission
62. Under which Article does the President exercise legislative powers with ministerial advice?
A. Article 52
B. Article 74(1)
C. Article 80
D. Article 85
63. Which of the following is NOT a step the President can take when a bill is presented for assent?
A. Declare assent
B. Withhold assent
C. Send it to Supreme Court for review
D. Return it for reconsideration (except Money Bill)
64. Can the President return a Money Bill for reconsideration?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Only with Speaker’s permission
D. Only once
65. If a bill (other than a Money Bill) is passed again by Parliament after reconsideration, the President must —
A. Reject it again
B. Give his assent
C. Send it to Governor
D. Keep it pending
66. Who has the power to summon, prorogue Parliament and dissolve Lok Sabha?
A. Prime Minister
B. President
C. Speaker
D. Chief Justice of India
67. The President addresses both Houses of Parliament —
A. Every month
B. Once every session
C. At the commencement of first session each year and after every general election
D. On Independence Day only
68. How many members can the President nominate to the Rajya Sabha?
A. 10
B. 12
C. 14
D. 15
69. How many Anglo-Indians can the President nominate to the Lok Sabha?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
70. Whose advice must the President seek when deciding on the disqualification of MPs?
A. Prime Minister
B. Election Commission
C. Supreme Court
D. Speaker of Lok Sabha
71. Which report is NOT laid before Parliament by the President?
A. CAG Report
B. Finance Commission Report
C. Planning Commission Report
D. UPSC Report
72. Whose prior recommendation is required for introducing a Money Bill?
A. Speaker
B. President
C. Prime Minister
D. Finance Minister
73. The President’s power to say “no” to a Bill passed by Parliament is known as —
A. Suspensive Veto
B. Absolute Veto
C. Pocket Veto
D. Qualified Veto
74. Which type of veto allows the President to return a Bill for reconsideration?
A. Absolute Veto
B. Suspensive Veto
C. Pocket Veto
D. Qualified Veto
75. When the President keeps a Bill pending for an indefinite period, it is called —
A. Pocket Veto
B. Absolute Veto
C. Suspensive Veto
D. Qualified Veto
76. Which of the following veto powers is NOT available to the Indian President?
A. Absolute
B. Suspensive
C. Pocket
D. Qualified
77. The President can summon a joint sitting of both Houses in case of a deadlock under which Article?
A. Article 107
B. Article 108
C. Article 109
D. Article 110
78. The Joint Sitting of Parliament is presided over by —
A. President
B. Prime Minister
C. Speaker of Lok Sabha
D. Chairman of Rajya Sabha
79. Which statement about Presidential veto is incorrect?
A. Pocket veto has no time limit.
B. Qualified veto exists in India.
C. President can use absolute veto for non-money bills.
D. Suspensive veto can be overridden by Parliament.
80. Who enjoys the power to nominate members with special knowledge to the Rajya Sabha?
A. Prime Minister
B. Speaker
C. President
D. Vice President
81. Who appoints the Chief Justice and other judges of the Supreme Court?
A. Prime Minister
B. Chief Justice of India
C. President
D. Law Minister
82. Under which Article can the President seek advice from the Supreme Court on questions of law or fact?
A. Article 143
B. Article 72
C. Article 352
D. Article 74
83. Is the advice given by the Supreme Court under Article 143 binding on the President?
A. Yes, always
B. No, it is not binding
C. Only in criminal cases
D. Only if Parliament approves
84. Under which Article does the President have the power to grant pardons?
A. Article 52
B. Article 72
C. Article 356
D. Article 360
85. The President’s power to completely absolve an offender from punishment is known as —
A. Remission
B. Reprieve
C. Pardon
D. Commutation
86. Which of the following refers to a temporary delay in execution of a sentence?
A. Reprieve
B. Remission
C. Pardon
D. Commutation
87. Reducing the sentence without changing its character is called —
A. Commutation
B. Remission
C. Respite
D. Pardon
88. Changing one form of punishment to another lighter form is known as —
A. Commutation
B. Reprieve
C. Pardon
D. Respite
89. The President’s power to reduce punishment on special grounds like illness is called —
A. Reprieve
B. Pardon
C. Respite
D. Remissio
90. Who is the only authority in India that can commute a death sentence?
A. Governor
B. Supreme Court
C. Prime Minister
D. President
91. The President’s pardoning power is exercised —
A. On personal discretion
B. On the advice of the Union Government
C. On the advice of the Supreme Court
D. On Parliament’s recommendation
92. The President of India is the _______ of the Armed Forces.
A. Commander
B. Chief Commander
C. Supreme Commander
D. Honorary Commander
93. Who appoints the Chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force?
A. Prime Minister
B. Defence Minister
C. Parliament
D. President
94. The President can declare war or conclude peace only —
A. On his own discretion
B. With the consent of Parliament
C. On the advice of the Prime Minister only
D. On advice of Chief of Defence Staff
95. The President represents India in —
A. State Assemblies
B. National Forums
C. International Forums
D. Judicial Courts
96. The power to proclaim a National Emergency is given under —
A. Article 352
B. Article 356
C. Article 360
D. Article 368
97. The term “armed rebellion” replaced “internal disturbance” under which amendment?
A. 42nd Amendment
B. 43rd Amendment
C. 44th Amendment
D. 45th Amendment
98. During a National Emergency, which fundamental rights cannot be suspended?
A. Article 19
B. Articles 20 and 21
C. Article 14
D. Article 15
99. The President’s Rule in a State is imposed under —
A. Article 350
B. Article 356
C. Article 360
D. Article 370
100. The President can assume powers of the State Government during President’s Rule, but not those of —
A. High Court
B. State Legislature
C. Governor
D. Council of Ministers
