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The President: BPSC Prelims PYQs

22 previous-year questions on The President, asked 1992–2024. Each one opens to its answer and explanation.

1. 1. 44th BPSC Prelims 2000

   Who is the Executive Head of State in India?

   1. APresident
   2. BPrime Minister
   3. CLeader of the Opposition
   4. DChief Secretary, Government of India
   Answer and explanation →

2. 2. 65th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2020

   The executive power of the central government is vested by the Constitution in-

   1. AThe Constitution
   2. BThe President
   3. CThe Governor
   4. DThe Prime Minister
   5. ENone of the above
   Answer and explanation →

3. 3. 42nd BPSC Prelims 1997

   Who of the following has been vested with the executive powers of the central government under the constitution of India?

   1. APresident of India
   2. BPrime Minister of India
   3. CCentral Cabinet
   4. DAll the above
   Answer and explanation →

4. 4. 64th BPSC Prelims 2018

   The President:

   1. Ais not a part of the Parliament
   2. Bis a part of the Parliament
   3. Cis a part of the Parliament and sits in the Parliament
   4. Dcan vote in the Parliament
   5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

5. 5. BPSC CDPO Prelims 2018

   The Supreme Commander of the Defense Forces of India is-

   1. AThe Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army
   2. BThe President of India
   3. CThe Prime Minister of India
   4. DThe Defense Minister of India
   5. ENone of the above
   Answer and explanation →

6. 6. 60th–62nd BPSC Prelims 2016

   President of India exercises his powers –

   1. AEither directly or through officers subordinate to him
   2. BThrough Ministers
   3. CThrough Prime Minister
   4. DThrough Cabinet
   5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

7. 7. 67th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2022

   The Indian President is eligible for re-election for how many times?

   1. AOnce
   2. BTwice
   3. CThrice
   4. DAny number of times
   5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

8. 8. 66th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2020

   Electoral College for the election of the President of India consists of all -

   1. AThe elected members of the Rajya Sabha
   2. BThe elected members of the Lok Sabha
   3. CThe members of the State Legislative Assemblies
   4. DThe elected members of both the Houses of Parliament and elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies
   5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

9. 9. 65th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2020

   In India, the President is elected by-

   1. AThe Rajya Sabha
   2. BThe people of India
   3. CMembers of both houses of Parliament
   4. DParliament and State Legislative Assemblies
   5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

10. 10. 41st BPSC Prelims 1996

    In India, the President is elected by:

    1. ADirect Election
    2. BSingle Transferable Vote System
    3. CProportional Vote System
    4. DOpen Ballot System
    Answer and explanation →

11. 11. 38th BPSC Prelims 1992

    If there is any dispute regarding the Presidential election, it can be referred to –

    1. AAttorney General of India
    2. BParliament
    3. CSupreme Court of India
    4. DNone of these
    Answer and explanation →

12. 12. 70th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2024

    Which one of the following is electoral college for the President but not forum for his impeachment?

    1. AState Legislative Councils
    2. BState Legislative Assemblies
    3. CRajya Sabha
    4. DLok Sabha
    Answer and explanation →

13. 13. BPSC Assistant 2019

    Consider the following statements with reference to the President of India.

    • 1. Article 53 of the Constitution of India mentions that the executive power of the Union shall be vested in the President.
    • 2. The President shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office.
    • 3. Article 60 of the Constitution of India mentions the procedure for impeachment of the President.

    Which of the statement/statements given above is/are correct?

    1. AOnly 1
    2. B1 and 2 only
    3. C1, 2 and 3
    4. D2 and 3 only
    Answer and explanation →

14. 14. 48th–52nd BPSC Prelims 2008

    If the position of President and Vice-President are vacant, who officiates as the President of India?

    1. AThe Prime Minister
    2. BThe Chief Justice of India
    3. CThe Speaker of Lok-Sabha
    4. DNone of these
    Answer and explanation →

15. 15. BPSC CDPO Prelims 2005

    If the office of the President of India is vacant and the Vice President and the Chief Justice of India are not available, who will be appointed as the President of India?

    1. AAttorney General of India
    2. BSpeaker of the Lok Sabha
    3. CSenior Judge of the Supreme Court
    4. DNone of these
    Answer and explanation →

16. 16. 39th BPSC Prelims 1994 · 47th BPSC Prelims 2005

    The President of India can be removed from his post by –

    1. AThe Prime Minister of India
    2. BLok Sabha
    3. CChief Justice of India
    4. DParliament
    Answer and explanation →

17. 17. 38th BPSC Prelims 1992

    Indian Constitution doesn’t empower the President of India with the right of:

    1. AAppointment of Prime Minister
    2. BAppointment of Chief Minister in states
    3. CBeing the Supreme Commander of Defence Forces
    4. DExecuting emergency in any part of the country
    Answer and explanation →

18. 18. 41st BPSC Prelims 1996

    The President of India does not have the right to –

    1. AGive pardon
    2. BRemove a judge of Supreme Court
    3. CDeclare emergency
    4. DPass ordinances
    Answer and explanation →

19. 19. 48th–52nd BPSC Prelims 2008

    What is the sequence number of Ms. Pratibha Patil as the President of the Republic of India?

    1. A10th
    2. B11th
    3. C12th
    4. D13th
    Answer and explanation →

20. 20. 66th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2020

    The first President of India Rajendra Prasad belonged to which State?

    1. ABihar
    2. BHaryana
    3. CDelhi
    4. DUttar Pradesh
    5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

21. 21. 44th BPSC Prelims 2000

    The First President of Independent India hailed from-

    1. AU.P
    2. BAndhra Pradesh
    3. CBihar
    4. DTamil Nadu
    Answer and explanation →

22. 22. 48th–52nd BPSC Prelims 2008

    A Bill presented in Parliament becomes an Act after –

    1. AIt is passed by both the Houses
    2. BThe President has given his Assent
    3. CThe Prime Minister has signed it
    4. DThe Supreme Court has declared it to be within the competence of the Union-Parliament
    Answer and explanation →