President of India – UPSC Polity MCQs with Answers

The President of India is elected by an Electoral College comprising of elected members of which of the following?
I. Both the Houses of Parliament.
II. The Legislative Assemblies of States.
III. The Legislative Councils of States.
IV. The Legislative Assemblies of NCT of Delhi and Puducherry.

What is the minimum age for being elected as the President of India? [SSC 2017]

Election of the President of India and its manner can be amended by [SSC 2010+2 2018]

The power to enquire into and decide disputes arising out of election of the President is vested in [SSC 2018]

Which of the following Articles of the Constitution is associated with the election of the President of India? [SSC 2010+2 2019]

How is the President of India elected? [SSC 2017]

The President of India is elected by the members of an Electoral College which does not include [UPSC 2017]

The nomination paper of a candidate for the Presidential election must be signed by [SSC 2019]

The President of India may resign his office by addressing his resignation to [SSC 2018]

In case of death or resignation of the President, the Vice-President will act as President. In his absence, who will discharge the functions of the President? [SSC CGL 2019]

The President of India is elected by an Electoral College comprising of elected members of which of the following?
I. Both the Houses of Parliament.
II. The Legislative Assemblies of States.
III. The Legislative Councils of States.
IV. The Legislative Assemblies of NCT of Delhi and Puducherry.

What is the minimum age for being elected as the President of India? [SSC 2017]

Election of the President of India and its manner can be amended by [SSC 2018]

The power to inquire into and decide disputes arising out of Presidential election lies with [SSC 2018]

Which of the following Articles deals with the election of the President of India? [SSC 2019]

How is the President of India elected? [SSC 2017]

The President of India is elected by an Electoral College which does not include [UPSC 2017]

The nomination paper for the Presidential election must be signed by [SSC 2019]

The President may resign his office by addressing his resignation to [SSC 2008]

In case both the President and Vice-President offices fall vacant, who acts as the President? [SSC 2019]

Consider the following statements in respect of election to the President of India: [UPSC 2023]
1. Nominated members are included in the Electoral College.
2. Higher Assembly seats mean higher vote value per MLA.
3. Value of MLA vote in Madhya Pradesh is greater than Kerala.
4. Value of MLA vote in Puducherry is higher than Arunachal Pradesh.

Which of the followings are not necessarily the consequences of President’s Rule in a State? [UPSC 2017]
1. Dissolution of State Legislative Assembly
2. Removal of State Council of Ministers
3. Dissolution of local bodies

Match the pairs regarding types of veto: [MPSC 2016]
a. Absolute veto
b. Qualified veto
c. Suspensive veto
d. Pocket veto
I. Neither ratifies nor rejects nor returns the Bill
II. Can be overridden by ordinary majority
III. Can be overridden by higher majority
IV. Withholding of assent

Consider the following statements about President’s powers: [CDS 2013]
I. President can direct matters taken by ministers to Council.
II. Can call all information on proposals.
III. Can address messages to Parliament.
IV. All decisions of Council communicated to President.

Which of the following is discretionary power of the President? [CGPSC 2017]
I. Appoint PM when no party has majority.
II. Summon Parliament.
III. Return a Bill with objections.
IV. Ask PM for reconsideration.

The resolution for removing Vice-President of India can be moved in [IAS 2004]

The Vice-President of India is elected by [CDS 2004]

Which Article of the Constitution provides procedure for removal of Vice-President? [SSC 2018]

Which statement about Vice-President is correct? [CDS 2004]

Who was Vice-President of India for two consecutive terms? [SSC 2009]

Consider the following regarding election of Vice-President: [CDS 2004]
I. Elected by electoral college of both Houses.
II. Constitution is silent about duties during vacancy.

The procedure for removal of Vice-President is given in which Article? [SSC 2018]

Consider the following statements about election of the President: [UPSC 2023]
1. Acts done before election declared void remain valid.
2. Election can be postponed if Assemblies dissolved.
3. Time limit for Presidential assent exists.

Which of the following Articles deals with impeachment of the President? [SSC CGL 2019]