The President Part-I

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?

(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

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:

(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not a correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

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.

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]

(a) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(b) President
(c) Prime Minister
(d) Chief Justice of India

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.

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

(a) Directly
(b) By Rajya Sabha Members
(c) By Lok Sabha Members
(d) By Indirect Election

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.

(a) (A) is true, but (R)
(b) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(c) Both (A) and (R) are individually true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(d) Both (A) and (R) are individually true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

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.

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

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]

(a) Members of both house of parliament
(b) Members of both houses if parliament and state Assemblies
(c) Elected members of both houses of Parliament and elected members of State Assemblies
(d) None of the above

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]

(a) Delhi and Chandigarh
(b) Delhi and Puducherry
(c) Delhi and Daman & Diu
(d) Chandigarh and Puducherry

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]

(a) Elected members of the Houses of the people.
(b) Elected members of the Council of States.
(c) Elected members of the Legislatures Council of the States.
(d) Elected members of the Legislature Councils of the States.

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.

The President Part-I

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

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

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]

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

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

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

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

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

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]

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]

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