Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari

Q-1. With reference to the Presidential election in India, consider the following
statements:
1. The nomination paper of a candidate for the Presidential election should be signed by at
least 50 electors as proposers and another 50 as seconders.
2. The prescribed security deposit in the Presidential election is Rs.25,000.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
A) 1 only✓
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2

Q-2. Though the President is not a Member of Parliament, he performs certain
functions as an integral part of the Parliament. Which are these?
I. He can dissolve the Lok Sabha.
II. He accords assent to the bills passed by Parliament.
III. He summons both Houses of Parliament.
IV. He orders elections to the Parliament when its term is over.
A) I, II, III and IV
B) I, II and III✓
C) I and II
D) II, III and IV

Q-3. Which of the following statements is/are True?
I. Disputes related to election of a President are decided by the Supreme Court.
II. Disputes related to vacancy in the electoral college are settled by the Election Commission.
III. In case the election of a President is declared void by the Supreme Court, the acts performed
by a President before the data of such decision of the court get invalidated.
A) I, II and III
B) I and III
C) I only✓
D) III only

Q-4. For election of the President, the weightage of a member's vote depends on:
I. the strength of his political party in Parliament.
II. the State to which he belongs.
III. population represented.
A) I, II and III
B) I and II
C) II and III✓
D) III only

Q-5. Which of the following statements are true?
I. Presidential election is held before the expiration of the term of the outgoing President.
II. The term of the President's office can be extended if general elections for any Assembly are not
held due to an emergency.
III. If the term of any President is cut short by reason of his death, resignation or removal, then the
election of next President should be held within three months of the occurence of the vacancy.
IV. The Indian Constitution is silent on the number of times a person can be re-elected President.
A) I, II, III and IV
B) I, II and III
C) III and IV
D) I and IV✓