Practice MCQ Questions and answers on Indian Politics-GK

As per the provisions of Article-66, Vice President of India shall be elected by an Electoral College consisting of members of both the houses of Parliament through the method of Proportional Representation by Means of Single Transferable Vote (PRSTV) system.

Attorney General of India is said to be the first law officer of the country. He is appointed by President to advice Union Govemment on legal matters, to represent the Govemment of India in Courts during trial in important cases and to perform any other legal duty assigned.

Cabinet Secretary is the Supreme Civil officer of Central Government. Cabinet Secretary is the administrative head of Cabinet Secretariat. He acts as chief advisor to Prime minister. He is the senior most civil servant and therefore acts as a friend, conscience keeper and guide to all civil servants.

CAG has been conferred with the authority to audit all accounts of Government of India and to submit a report in this regard to the President, who causes the report to be tabelled in Parliament. This report is immediately referred to Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament which after a detailed study, prepares another report. This new report of PAC is placed before Parliament for discussion. That is why it is said that CAG works as friend, philosopher and guide for Public Accounts Committee.

CAG's (Duties, powers and conditions of service) Act, 1971 has mentioned the duties of CAG. It includes auditing all accounts of Government of India and Government of States. He also acts as chief accountant for the Government of State as he prepares and maintains the accounts of State Government.

Chief Justice of India, Chief of all the three defence forces in India i.e. Indian Army, Navy and Air Force are appointed by President of India. Whereas Speaker of Lok Sabha is not appointed by President rather he or she is elected by newly constituted Lok Sabha from among its members.

Chief Justice of India, Chief of all the three defence forces in India i.e. Indian Army, Navy and Air Force are appointed by President of India. Whereas Speaker of Lok Sabha is not appointed by President rather he or she is elected by newly constituted Lok Sabha from among its members.

Constitution does not prescribe any limit with respect to the number of terms a person can serve as Prime Minister of India. A person can remain as Prime Minister till the time Council of Ministers headed by enjoy majority or confidence of Lok Sabha.

Constitution does not prescribe the retirement age of Prime Minister. There is no age limit till he/she can serve as Prime Minister. But there is provision for minimum age of 25 years, if he/she is a member of Lok Sabha and 30 years in case of his/her membership in Rajya Sabha.

Constitution of India under Article-61 has conferred power to Parliament to impeach President of India for violation of constitution, Any resolution seeking impeachment of President must be passed by both the houses of Parliament with special majority of not less than two-third of total membership of the house. So far,no President has been impeached.