President

8 Questions
  1. 1
    With reference to the Indian polity, consider the following statements :
    1. An Ordinance can amend any Central Act.
    2. An Ordinance can abridge a Fundamental Right.
    3. An Ordinance can come into effect from a back date.
    Which of the statements given above are correct?
    UPSC CSE I - 2025
  2. 2
    Consider the following statements with regard to pardoning power of the President of India :
    1. The exercise of this power by the President can be subjected to limited judicial review.
    2. The President can exercise this power without the advice of the Central Government.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    UPSC CSE I - 2025
  3. 3
    With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements :
    1. Prorogation of a House by the President of India does not require the advice of the Council of Ministers.
    2. Prorogation of a House is generally done after the House is adjourned sine die but there is no bar to the President of India prorogating the House which is in session.
    3. Dissolution of the Lok Sabha is done by the President of India who, save in exceptional circumstances, does so on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
    UPSC CSE I - 2024
  4. 4
    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?
    UPSC CSE I - 2014
  5. 5
    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?
    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 codes given below:
    UPSC CSE I - 2012
  6. 6

    Under which Article of the Indian Constitution did the President give his asset to the ordinance on electoral reforms when it was sent back to him by the Union Cabinet without making any changes (in the year 2002)?

    UPSC CSE I - 2003
  7. 7

    With reference to Indian polity, which one of the following statements is correct?

    UPSC CSE I - 2002
  8. 8

    Which one of the following is a part of the Electoral College for the President but, not the -forum for his impeachment?

    UPSC CSE I - 1996