Election and Powers — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements regarding the election of the President of India: 1. The Electoral College consists of elected members of both Houses of Parliament and elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States. 2. Nominated members of Parliament are part of the Electoral College. 3. The value of an MLA's vote is uniform across all states. 4. The election is held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following constitutional amendments included the National Capital Territory of Delhi and the Union Territory of Puducherry in the Electoral College for the election of the President?

Which of the following statements about the President's ordinance-making power (Article 123) is/are correct? 1. The President can promulgate an ordinance only when both Houses of Parliament are not in session. 2. An ordinance has the same force and effect as an Act of Parliament. 3. An ordinance must be approved by Parliament within six weeks from its reassembly. 4. The President's satisfaction for promulgating an ordinance is not subject to judicial review. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following powers of the President of India is NOT a discretionary power?

Consider the following statements regarding the impeachment of the President of India: 1. The impeachment charge can be initiated by either House of Parliament. 2. The resolution for impeachment must be passed by a special majority (two-thirds of the total membership) in both Houses of Parliament. 3. The President can be impeached for 'violation of the Constitution' only. 4. The nominated members of either House of Parliament can participate in the impeachment process. Which of the statements given above are correct?