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Consider the following statements with regard to pardoning power of the President of India: I. The exercise of this power by the President can be subjected to limited judicial review. II. The President can exercise this power without the advice of the Central Government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2025Polity
Consider the following statements with regard to pardoning power of the President of India: I. The exercise of this power by the President can be subjected to limited judicial review. II. The President can exercise this power without the advice of the Central Government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
The President of India's pardoning power can be subjected to limited judicial review, ensuring that the exercise of this power is not absolute and can be reviewed by the judiciary. However, the President cannot exercise this power without the advice of the Central Government, as per the provisions of the Constitution.
Consider the following statements: 1. If the election of the President of India is declared void by the Supreme Court of India, all acts done by him/her in the performance of duties of his/her office of President before the date of decision become invalid. 2. Election for the post of the President of India can be postponed on the ground that some Legislative Assemblies have been dissolved and elections are yet to take place. 3. When a Bill is presented to the President of India, the Constitution prescribes time limits within which he/she has to declare his/her assent. How many of the above statements are correct?
2023Polity
Consider the following statements: 1. If the election of the President of India is declared void by the Supreme Court of India, all acts done by him/her in the performance of duties of his/her office of President before the date of decision become invalid. 2. Election for the post of the President of India can be postponed on the ground that some Legislative Assemblies have been dissolved and elections are yet to take place. 3. When a Bill is presented to the President of India, the Constitution prescribes time limits within which he/she has to declare his/her assent. How many of the above statements are correct?
Explanation
The statements provided in the question are incorrect. The Constitution of India does not invalidate the acts done by the President before the decision of the Supreme Court declaring the election void. The election for the post of President cannot be postponed due to the dissolution of some Legislative Assemblies. Additionally, there are no specific time limits prescribed for the President to declare his/her assent to a Bill presented to him/her.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Constitution of India classifies the ministers into four ranks viz. Cabinet Minister Minister of State with Independent Charge Minister of State and Deputy Minister. 2. The total number of ministers in the Union Government including the Prime Minister shall not exceed 15 percent of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2022Polity
Consider the following statements: 1. The Constitution of India classifies the ministers into four ranks viz. Cabinet Minister Minister of State with Independent Charge Minister of State and Deputy Minister. 2. The total number of ministers in the Union Government including the Prime Minister shall not exceed 15 percent of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
The Constitution of India does not classify ministers into specific ranks as mentioned in statement 1. However, the second statement is correct as per the Constitution, which limits the total number of ministers in the Union Government, including the Prime Minister, to not exceed 15 percent of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Executive Power of the Union of India is vested in the Prime Minister. 2. The Prime Minister is the ex officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2015Polity
Consider the following statements: 1. The Executive Power of the Union of India is vested in the Prime Minister. 2. The Prime Minister is the ex officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
In the context of Government Administration, it is important to note that the Executive Power of the Union of India is vested in the President, not the Prime Minister. Additionally, it is the Cabinet Secretary, and not the Prime Minister, who serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board. Therefore, in the given statements, neither 1 nor 2 are correct.
Consider the following statements: 1. The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business. 2. All executive actions of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2014Polity
Consider the following statements: 1. The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business. 2. All executive actions of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
In accordance with Clause (3) of Article 77, the President is responsible for creating rules to facilitate the smooth operation of the Indian government's business. It is important to note that all executive actions of the Government of India must be conducted in the name of the President, not the Prime Minister.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament. 2. The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India. 3. The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for legislation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2013Polity
Consider the following statements: 1. The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament. 2. The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India. 3. The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for legislation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
In the government administration, the Union Ministers serve at the pleasure of the President of India according to Article 75(4). It is important to note that the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha, not Parliament, as stated in Article 75(5). Additionally, as per Article 78(2), the Prime Minister is responsible for communicating information regarding legislative proposals to the President. These facts indicate that statements 2 and 3 are correct, making option (b) the right choice in the question.
The Prime Minister of India, at the time of his/her appointment
2012Polity
The Prime Minister of India, at the time of his/her appointment
Explanation
As per Article 75(1) of the Constitution, the President appoints the Prime Minister of India. The Constitution allows the Prime Minister to be appointed even if they are not a member of the Parliament at the time of appointment, but they must become a member within six months of assuming office.
With reference to Union Government, consider the following statements: 1. The Ministries and Departments of the Government of India are created by the Prime Minister on the advice of the Cabinet Secretary. 2. Each of the ministries is assigned to a Minister by the President of India on the advice of the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2009Polity
With reference to Union Government, consider the following statements: 1. The Ministries and Departments of the Government of India are created by the Prime Minister on the advice of the Cabinet Secretary. 2. Each of the ministries is assigned to a Minister by the President of India on the advice of the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
In the Union Government, Ministries and Departments are established by the President based on the recommendations of the Prime Minister according to the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961.
Who among the following have held the office of the Vice-President of India? 1. Mohammad Hidayatullah 2. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed 3. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy 4. Shankar Dayal Sharma. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
2008Polity
Who among the following have held the office of the Vice-President of India? 1. Mohammad Hidayatullah 2. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed 3. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy 4. Shankar Dayal Sharma. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Explanation
The Vice-Presidents of India mentioned in the options are Mohammad Hidayatullah, Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, Neelam Sanjiva Reddy, and Shankar Dayal Sharma. Out of these, only Mohammad Hidayatullah and Shankar Dayal Sharma have held the office of the Vice-President. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed and Neelam Sanjiva Reddy served as Presidents of India. Therefore, the correct answer is option (b) 1 and 4 only.
As per Indian Protocol, who among the following ranks highest in the order of precedence?
2003Polity
As per Indian Protocol, who among the following ranks highest in the order of precedence?
Explanation
According to Indian Protocol, the Governor of a State within his State holds the highest rank in the order of precedence. The order of precedence is as follows: President, Vice President, Prime Minister, Governors of States within their respective states, Former Presidents, Deputy Prime Ministers, Chief Justice of India, and Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
Which one of the following statements about the duties of Prime Minister is correct?
1996Polity
Which one of the following statements about the duties of Prime Minister is correct?
Explanation
The correct statement about the duties of the Prime Minister is that they have full discretion in selecting individuals to serve as ministers in their cabinet. This means that the Prime Minister can choose ministers from outside the two Houses of Parliament and they have the authority to appoint individuals who are not currently members of either house, with the condition that they must become a member within six months of assuming office.