General Awareness: The polity Executive quiz (Set-1)

1. The President gives his resignation to the
(a) Prime Minister
(b) Parliament
(c) Chief Justice
(d) Vice President

The correct answer is (d) Vice President

2. For what period does the Vice President of India hold office ?

(a) Till the age of 65 years
(b) 5 years
(c) 6 years
(d) 2 years

The correct answer is  (b) 5 years

3. The Governor of a State is appointed by the President on the advice of the

(a) Vice- President
(b) Prime Minister
(c) Chief Minister
(d) Chief Justice

The correct answer is (b) Prime Minister

4. Which of the following is not true regarding the payment of the emoluments of the President ?

(a) They do not require any parliament sanction.
(b) They are shown separately in the budget.
(c) They can be reduced during a Financial Emergency.
(d) They are charged on the Contigency Fund of India.

The correct answer is (d) (d) They are charged on the Contigency Fund of India.

5. Who among the following holds office during the pleasure of the President ?

(a) Governor
(b) Election Commissioner
(c) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(d) Prime Minister

The correct answer is (a) Governor

6. The total number of members nominated by the President to the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha is

(a) 18
(b) 14
(c) 12
(d) 16

The correct answer is (b) 14