Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with answers on “The Role and Powers of the President of India” suitable for the Civil Services Examination.

Which Article of the Indian Constitution describes the office of the President?
- A) Article 52
- B) Article 53
- C) Article 54
- D) Article 55
  Answer: A) Article 52
Who is the constitutional head of the state in India?
- A) Prime Minister
- B) President
- C) Chief Justice
- D) Governor
  Answer: B) President
The President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of:
- A) Only the elected members of Parliament
- B) Elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of States
- C) Only the elected members of Legislative Assemblies of States
- D) Only the members of Lok Sabha
  Answer: B) Elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of States
Which of the following is NOT a power of the President of India?
- A) Appointing the Prime Minister
- B) Declaring war
- C) Dissolving the Rajya Sabha
- D) Granting pardons
  Answer: C) Dissolving the Rajya Sabha
The President of India can be impeached for:
- A) Misbehavior and incapacity
- B) Violation of the Constitution
- C) Not following the advice of the Council of Ministers
- D) All of the above
  Answer: A) Misbehavior and incapacity
The President of India serves a term of:
- A) 4 years
- B) 5 years
- C) 6 years
- D) 7 years
  Answer: B) 5 years
Which of the following appointments is made by the President of India?
- A) Chief Justice of India
- B) Members of the Lok Sabha
- C) State Governors
- D) Both A and C
  Answer: D) Both A and C
The President of India has the power to appoint:
- A) The Attorney General
- B) The Comptroller and Auditor General
- C) The Finance Secretary
- D) Both A and B
  Answer: D) Both A and B
Which Article of the Constitution empowers the President to appoint the Prime Minister?
- A) Article 74
- B) Article 75
- C) Article 76
- D) Article 77
  Answer: B) Article 75
In case of a vacancy in the office of the President, who acts as President?
- A) Vice President
- B) Prime Minister
- C) Chief Justice of India
- D) Speaker of Lok Sabha
  Answer: A) Vice President
The President’s address to the Parliament is delivered:
- A) At the beginning of the Budget session
- B) At the beginning of the Monsoon session
- C) At the end of the Winter session
- D) After the elections
  Answer: A) At the beginning of the Budget session
The President can summon and prorogue Parliament under which Article?
- A) Article 85
- B) Article 86
- C) Article 87
- D) Article 88
  Answer: A) Article 85
Which of the following actions requires the President’s assent?
- A) Money Bills
- B) Constitutional Amendment Bills
- C) Ordinary Bills
- D) All of the above
  Answer: D) All of the above
The President of India exercises executive powers on the advice of:
- A) Council of Ministers
- B) Chief Justice
- C) Parliament
- D) Governors
  Answer: A) Council of Ministers
Which of the following is a discretionary power of the President?
- A) Appointing the Prime Minister
- B) Refusing to dissolve the Lok Sabha on the advice of the Prime Minister
- C) Summoning Parliament
- D) Granting pardons
  Answer: B) Refusing to dissolve the Lok Sabha on the advice of the Prime Minister
The President’s rule in a state is imposed under which Article?
- A) Article 356
- B) Article 356A
- C) Article 357
- D) Article 358
  Answer: A) Article 356
The President can grant pardons under which Article of the Constitution?
- A) Article 72
- B) Article 73
- C) Article 74
- D) Article 75
  Answer: A) Article 72
The power to appoint the Chief Election Commissioner is vested in the:
- A) Prime Minister
- B) President
- C) Chief Justice
- D) Parliament
  Answer: B) President
In the case of a deadlock between the two Houses of Parliament, the President may:
- A) Call for a joint sitting of both Houses
- B) Dissolve the Rajya Sabha
- C) Appoint a mediator
- D) Pass the bill unilaterally
  Answer: A) Call for a joint sitting of both Houses
Who among the following can be removed from office by impeachment?
- A) President
- B) Vice President
- C) Prime Minister
- D) All of the above
  Answer: A) President
Which of the following is not an ordinance-making power of the President?
- A) During the Parliament’s recess
- B) When the Parliament is in session
- C) When there is an urgent need
- D) To legislate on a subject in the State List
  Answer: D) To legislate on a subject in the State List
The President acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers according to:
- A) Article 74
- B) Article 75
- C) Article 76
- D) Article 77
  Answer: A) Article 74
Which of the following powers does the President exercise as the head of the armed forces?
- A) Declare war
- B) Appoint the Chief of Army Staff
- C) Ratify international treaties
- D) All of the above
  Answer: D) All of the above
In case the President wishes to resign, he/she must submit the resignation to:
- A) The Prime Minister
- B) The Vice President
- C) The Chief Justice of India
- D) The Speaker of Lok Sabha
  Answer: B) The Vice President
The President’s power to grant clemency extends to which of the following?
- A) Death sentences
- B) Life imprisonment
- C) All offenses
- D) Only minor offenses
  Answer: A) Death sentences
What is the minimum age for a person to be elected as the President of India?
- A) 30 years
- B) 35 years
- C) 40 years
- D) 45 years
  Answer: B) 35 years
The President of India is elected by:
- A) Direct popular vote
- B) Indirect election
- C) By the Parliament only
- D) By the State Legislatures only
  Answer: B) Indirect election
Which of the following functions is NOT performed by the President?
- A) Executive function
- B) Legislative function
- C) Judicial function
- D) None of the above
  Answer: C) Judicial function
When can the President summon Parliament?
- A) Anytime
- B) Only during emergencies
- C) On the advice of the Prime Minister
- D) At the end of the session
  Answer: C) On the advice of the Prime Minister
Which of the following is a ceremonial power of the President?
- A) Granting pardons
- B) Signing bills into law
- C) Appointing governors
- D) All of the above
  Answer: D) All of the above

These questions cover various aspects of the role and powers of the President of India and are designed to test knowledge for the Civil Services Examination.

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