The President (Indian Polity and Governance) Part-I

Total Questions: 40

31. Given below are two statements: [U.P.P.S.C. (GIC) 2010]

Assertion (A): The executive power of the Union is vested in the President of India.

Reason (R): The executive power is concerned with carrying on the business of the Government.

In the context of the above, which one of the following is correct?

Correct Answer: (b) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Solution:According to Article 53 of the Indian Constitution, the executive power of the union shall be vested in the President. According to Article 77 all executive action of the Government of India Shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the President. Thus both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, but (R) is not the appropriate explanation of (A).

32. Given below are two statements: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010]

Assertion (A): The Supreme Command of the Defence Forces is vested in the President.

Reason (R): The President's powers as Commander- in-Chief are independent of Legislative Control.

In the context of the above, select the correct answer using the code given below:

Correct Answer: (c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
Solution:According to Article 53(2), the supreme command of the Defence Forces is vested in the President, but the exercise of the power to is be regulated by law. So, Assertion (A) is correct, but (R) is false.

The military powers of the President of India are crucial for the nation's defense and perform the following functions:

Supreme Commander of Armed Forces (Article 53(2)}: The President is the supreme commander of India's defense forces and appoints the chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Declaration of War and Peace: He can declare war or conclude peace, subject to the approval of the Parliament..

33. "He represents the nation but does not lead the nation" this dictum applies to whom of the following? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2007]

Correct Answer: (b) President
Solution:The President of Indian being the Head of the State represents the nation, but the real executive power is vested in the Prime Minister. It is the Prime Minister who lead the nation.

The President of India, serving as the head of state and first citizen, fulfills a ceremonial role separate from the government's daily administration, which is handled by the Council of Ministers (CoM). Despite this, the President plays a crucial role in safeguarding the Indian Constitution, shaping the nation's direction, and serving as the commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces. The main responsibilities of the President of India include:

  • Ensuring the smooth functioning of the Government: The President has the power to appoint and dismiss government officials, including the Prime Minister, and to summon and prorogue sessions of the Parliament.
  • Upholding the Constitution: The President is responsible for ensuring that the laws and actions of the government are in accordance with the Constitution.
  • Representing India: The President represents India at home and abroad and receives foreign diplomats and dignitaries.
  • Role in Legislative Process: The President also has a role to play in the legislative process.

34. How is the President elected in India? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1998]

Correct Answer: (a) Directly
Solution:The President of India is elected by the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote and the voting at such election shall be done by secret ballot. This is an indirect method of election. Article 54 describes the method of election of President. It says-

President shall be elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of

(a) all the elected members of both Houses of Parliament (RS +L.S.)

(b) all the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States.

Here "State" involves National Capital Territory Delhi and Union Territory of Puducherry as provided by 70th Amendment Act, 1992.

Pay Attention:- Jammu & Kashmir is not included as of now.

Note : The elected members of the Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are not yet included in the President's electoral college.

35. Assertion (A): The President of India is elected by Indirect election. [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]

Reason (R) There is a provision of Electoral College consisting of the elected members of both Houses of Parliament and elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States.

In the context of above statements select the correct answer.

Correct Answer: (c) Both (A) and (R) are individually true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Solution:The President of India is elected by the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote and the voting at such election shall be done by secret ballot. This is an indirect method of election. Article 54 describes the method of election of President. It says-

President shall be elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of

(a) all the elected members of both Houses of Parliament (RS +L.S.)

(b) all the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States.

Here "State" involves National Capital Territory Delhi and Union Territory of Puducherry as provided by 70th Amendment Act, 1992.

Pay Attention:- Jammu & Kashmir is not included as of now.

Note : The elected members of the Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are not yet included in the President's electoral college.

36. In India, the President is elected by- [41st B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1996]

Correct Answer: (e) Both b and c
Solution:The President of India is elected by the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote and the voting at such election shall be done by secret ballot. This is an indirect method of election. Article 54 describes the method of election of President. It says-

President shall be elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of

(a) all the elected members of both Houses of Parliament (RS +L.S.)

(b) all the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States.

Here "State" involves National Capital Territory Delhi and Union Territory of Puducherry as provided by 70th Amendment Act, 1992.

Pay Attention:- Jammu & Kashmir is not included as of now.

Note : The elected members of the Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are not yet included in the President's electoral college.

37. There electoral college of President consists of- [U.P.U.D.A/L.D.A. (Pre) 2001]

1. Elected member of both house of Parliament

2. Elected members of both houses of State Legislatures.

3. Elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of all states.

4. Elected members of legislative assemblies of Delhi and Pondicherry.

Correct Answer: (d) 1,3, 4 are right
Solution:The President of India is elected by the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote and the voting at such election shall be done by secret ballot. This is an indirect method of election. Article 54 describes the method of election of President. It says-

President shall be elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of

(a) all the elected members of both Houses of Parliament (RS +L.S.)

(b) all the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States.

Here "State" involves National Capital Territory Delhi and Union Territory of Puducherry as provided by 70th Amendment Act, 1992.

Pay Attention:- Jammu & Kashmir is not included as of now.

Note : The elected members of the Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are not yet included in the President's electoral college.

38. The electoral college for the election of the President consists of: [M.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (c) Elected members of both houses of Parliament and elected members of State Assemblies
Solution:The President of India is elected by the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote and the voting at such election shall be done by secret ballot. This is an indirect method of election. Article 54 describes the method of election of President. It says-

President shall be elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of

(a) all the elected members of both Houses of Parliament (RS +L.S.)

(b) all the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States.

Here "State" involves National Capital Territory Delhi and Union Territory of Puducherry as provided by 70th Amendment Act, 1992.

Pay Attention:- Jammu & Kashmir is not included as of now.

Note : The elected members of the Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are not yet included in the President's electoral college.

39. The The two Union Territories which have been given right to take part in the election of the President of India by the 70th Amendment of Indian Constitution, are: [U.P. R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (b) Delhi and Puducherry
Solution:The President of India is elected by the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote and the voting at such election shall be done by secret ballot. This is an indirect method of election. Article 54 describes the method of election of President. It says-

President shall be elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of

(a) all the elected members of both Houses of Parliament (RS +L.S.)

(b) all the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States.

Here "State" involves National Capital Territory Delhi and Union Territory of Puducherry as provided by 70th Amendment Act, 1992.

Pay Attention:- Jammu & Kashmir is not included as of now.

Note : The elected members of the Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are not yet included in the President's electoral college.

40. Who among the following are not included in the Electoral College for the election of the President of India? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) (Re. Exam) 2015]

Correct Answer: (d) Elected members of the Legislature Councils of the States.
Solution:The President of India is elected by the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote and the voting at such election shall be done by secret ballot. This is an indirect method of election. Article 54 describes the method of election of President. It says-

President shall be elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of

(a) all the elected members of both Houses of Parliament (RS +L.S.)

(b) all the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States.

Here "State" involves National Capital Territory Delhi and Union Territory of Puducherry as provided by 70th Amendment Act, 1992.

Pay Attention:- Jammu & Kashmir is not included as of now.

Note : The elected members of the Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are not yet included in the President's electoral college.