The President (Part-III)

Total Questions: 45

1. Which of the following types of authority are attributed to the President of the India? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

1. Real and Popular.

2. Titular (formal) and Dejure.

3. Political and Nominal.

4. Constitutional and Nominal

Select the correct answer from the code given below:

(a) 1 and 3
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 4
(d) 2 and 4

Correct Answer: (d) 2 and 4

Solution:The President of India is attributed formal and Dejure authority. He enjoys constitutional and nominal authority.

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.

2. According to the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the President of India to cause to be laid before the Parliament which of the following? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2012]

1. The Recommendations of the Union Finance Commission

2. The Report of the Public Accounts Committee

3. The Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General

4. The Report of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) Only 1
(b) 2 and 4
(c) 1,3 and 4
(d) 1,2,3 and 4

Correct Answer: (a) Only 1

Solution:It is the duty of the President of India to cause to be laid down the recommendations made by the Union Finance Commission, Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and the Report of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes before the Parliament under the Article 281, 151(1) and 338(6) respectively, whereas Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is a committee of the selected Members of the Parliament, constituted by the Parliament of India. Its chairman is appointed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

3. Which one of the following is not Constitutional Prerogative of the President of India? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2007]

(a) Returning an ordinary Bill for reconsideration
(b) Returning a financial hill for reconsideration
(c) Dissolving the Lok Sabha
(d) Appointing the Prime Minister

Correct Answer: (b) Returning a financial hill for reconsideration

Solution:Under Article 111 of the Indian Constitution, the President cannot return Finance Bill for reconsideration. Finance Bill shall not be introduced or moved except on the recommendation of the President and a Bill making such provision shall not be introduced in the Council of States. The other 3 options are Constitutional Prerogative of the President of India.

4. Who has the Constitutional Power to declare a geographical area as a "Scheduled Area"? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]

(a) Governor
(b) Chief Minister
(c) Prime Minister
(d) President

Correct Answer: (d) President

Solution:The President of India has the Constitutional power to declare a geographical area as a "Scheduled Ares". This provision is described in the "Fifth Schedule of the Constitution. The President may, at any time, by order-

(i) Direct that the whole or any specified part of the Scheduled Area shall cease to be a Scheduled Area.

(ii) Increase the area of any Scheduled Area of a State after consultation with the Governor of that State.

(iii) Alter, but only by way of rectification of boundaries.

(iv) On any alteration of boundary of State or admission into Union or establishment of new State, declare any territory not previously included in any state to be, or to form part of a, Scheduled Area.

5. Who prepares the President's address to Parliament? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1998]

(a) President himself
(b) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(c) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
(d) Central Cabinet

Correct Answer: (d) Central Cabinet

Solution:The Union Cabinet prepares the President's address to the Parliament because real executive power vests in the Union Cabinet.

The legislative powers of the President of India enable significant influence over the functioning of the Parliament. These powers include summoning and proroguing sessions, addressing the Parliament, and granting permission for the introduction of bills.

Summoning and Proroguing Parliament: The President can summon and prorogue the Parliament and dissolve the Lok Sabha on the advice of the CoM headed by the Prime Minister.
Summoning Joint Sitting: He summons a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament, which is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
Nomination to Rajya Sabha (Article 80): The President nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha with special expertise in literature, science, art, and social service.
Sending Messages to Parliament (Article 86): The President can send messages to the Houses of Parliament, either concerning a bill or other matters.
Addressing Parliament (Article 87): The President addresses the Parliament at the commencement of the first session after each general election and the first session of each year.
Appointment of Presiding Officer (Article 93): The President appoints a member of the Lok Sabha to preside over proceedings when both the Speaker and Deputy Speaker's offices are vacant.
Disqualification of Members (Article 103): The President decides on questions related to the disqualification of members of Parliament in consultation with the Election Commission.
Recommendation for Certain Bills (Article 117): The President's prior recommendation or permission is required to introduce money bills in Parliament.
Promulgating Ordinances (Article 123): The President can promulgate ordinances when Parliament is not in session.

6. The first President of India Rajendra Prasad belonged to which State? [66th B.P.S.C. (Pre) (Re-Exam), 2020]

(b) Haryana
(a) Bihar
(c) Delhi
(d) Uttar Pradesh
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above.

Correct Answer: (a) Bihar

Solution:Dr. Rajendra Prasad was born in a remote village of Siwan district of Bihar, on 3rd December, 1884.

Dr. Rajendra Prasad happens to be the only President who has been re-elected as the President twice unanimously in 1952 and then in 1957.
He has stayed in the office for the longest tenure of about 12 years.
The tradition of opening the Mughal Gardens for visitors was initiated for the first time under his leadership.
He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1962.
He retired from Politics in 1962.

7. The First President of Independent India hailed from- [41st B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001]

(a) U.P.
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Bihar
(d) Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: (c) Bihar

Solution:The First President of Independent India was Dr. Rajendra Prasad, who hailed from Bihar.

Dr. Rajendra Prasad happens to be the only President who has been re-elected as the President twice unanimously in 1952 and then in 1957.
He has stayed in the office for the longest tenure of about 12 years.
The tradition of opening the Mughal Gardens for visitors was initiated for the first time under his leadership.
He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1962.
He retired from Politics in 1962.

8. Which President of India completed two successive terms? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2003]

(a) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
(b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(c) Dr. Zakir Hussain
(d) Both (a) and (b)

Correct Answer: (b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Solution:Dr. Rajendra Prasad served India as President for three terms (1950-1952), (1952-1957) and (1957-1962).

Dr. Rajendra Prasad happens to be the only President who has been re-elected as the President twice unanimously in 1952 and then in 1957.
He has stayed in the office for the longest tenure of about 12 years.
The tradition of opening the Mughal Gardens for visitors was initiated for the first time under his leadership.
He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1962.
He retired from Politics in 1962.

9. The fourth President of India was: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1994]

(a) Sri V.V. Giri
(b) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
(c) Dr. Zakir Hussain
(d) Dr. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmad

Correct Answer: (a) Sri V.V. Giri

Solution:V.V. Giri was the 4- President of India (1969-1974), but on the basis of tenure, he was the 6th president of India. He became the President of India after Dr. Rajendra Prasad (3 times), Dr. S. Radhakrishnan and Zakir Hussain.

After independence, V V Giri served in various capacities in the government. He was the High Commissioner to Ceylon, the Union Minister for Labour and the governor of Kerala, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka.
He was elected the Vice President of the country in 1967 till 1969 when he became the Acting President upon the death of the then President Zakir Hussain.
He contested as an independent candidate in the presidential elections of 1969 which he won. Thus, he became India's fourth president.
He was the President of India from 1969 to 1974.
After the end of his term, he was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1975.
Giri died in 1980 in Chennai aged 85.

10. Who of the following was elected President of India unanimously? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1998]

(a) S. Radhakrishnan
(b) V. V. Giri
(c) N. Sanjiva Reddy
(d) Gyani Zail Singh

Correct Answer: (c) N. Sanjiva Reddy

Solution:Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was elected the President of India unanimously (unopposed). His tenure was from 1977 to 1982.

About Neelam Sanjiva Reddy

He was one of the foremost political leaders from Andhra Pradesh. He participated in various freedom struggles against the British and was imprisoned several times.
He was elected to the Constituent Assembly in India.
The chief minister of Andhra Pradesh:
When the Andhra Province was separated from Madras and T. Prakasam became the Chief Minister of Andhra, Sanjeeva Reddy was appointed Deputy Chief Minister.
When the new state of Andhra Pradesh was constituted Sanjeeva Reddy became its first Chief Minister and served in that capacity from 1956 to 1959. He again became the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh in 1962 for one year.
Lok sabha speaker: Sanjeeva was the speaker of the Lok Sabha from 1967 to 1969.
Presidential election against VV Giri:
∗ He then contested for the office of the President as the official Congress candidate against V. V. Giri who was then the Vice- President.
∗ The Presidential resulted in the split of the Congress with an overwhelming section siding with Indira Gandhi, who had rebelled against the old guard, headed by Shri Nijalingappa, which came to be known as the Congress (0).
∗ Thus Congress came to be divided into the Congress (0) and Congress (R) parties. The Presidential election went in favour of Mr. V. V. Giri.
President of India (25 July 1977 to 25 July 1982): After the defeat of the Congress (R) in the Lok Sabha elections of 1977, Sanjeeva Reddy was elected with the backing of the Janata Party as the sixth President of India. As president, Reddy worked with Prime Ministers Morarji Desai, Charan Singh and Indira Gandhi.
Reddy authored a book, Without Fear or Favour: Reminiscences and Reflections of a President, published in 1989

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