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The Union Executive 04
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Q1. Union Minister for HRD? (2014-2016 context)
A.
Sushma Swaraj
B.
Arun Jaitley
C.
Harsh Vardhan
D.
Smriti Irani
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
D
Smriti Irani served as the HRD Minister during the initial years of the 16th Lok Sabha.
Q2. Resolution for removing Vice-President can be moved in
A.
Lok Sabha alone
B.
Either House
C.
Joint sitting
D.
Rajya Sabha alone
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
D
As the VP is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha, the removal process must start there.
Q3. The President can be removed before expiry of term on recommendation of
A.
the Supreme Court
B.
the chief justice of India
C.
council of ministers
D.
the two Houses of Parliament
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
D
The President can be removed through the process of impeachment by the two Houses of Parliament (Article 61).
Q4. Who got the Bharat Ratna before becoming President?
A.
Dr Zakir Hussain
B.
Dr Rajendra Prasad
C.
V V Giri
D.
Dr S Radhakrishnan
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
D
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1954, before becoming President in 1962.
Q5. Department of Atomic Energy is under the administration of
A.
Prime Minister’s Office
B.
Cabinet Secretariat
C.
Ministry of Power
D.
Ministry of Science
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
A
The Department of Atomic Energy is directly under the Prime Minister of India.
Q6. Who holds office during the pleasure of the President?
A.
Chief Election Commissioner
B.
CAG
C.
Chairman of UPSC
D.
Governor of a State
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
D
Unlike the others, a Governor can be removed by the President at any time without a specific process.
Q7. Name of candidate for President may be proposed by
A.
five citizens
B.
five MPs
C.
one member of Electoral College
D.
ten members of Electoral College
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
D
(Note: As per current rules it is 50 proposers/50 seconders, but historically the requirement was lower).
Q8. Who hosts the flag on Independence Day at Delhi Fort?
A.
President
B.
Chief Justice
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Vice President
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
C
The Prime Minister hoists the flag at Red Fort on Independence Day; the President hoists it on Republic Day.
Q9. Minimum age required to become the PM of India?
A.
25 years
B.
30 years
C.
40 years
D.
35 years
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
A
Since the PM can be a member of the Lok Sabha, the minimum age is 25 years.
Q10. In a Presidential Government
A.
President responsible to legislature
B.
Cabinet responsible to House
C.
Cabinet responsible to both houses
D.
President responsible to the people
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
D
The President is elected by and responsible to the people for a fixed term.
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