Practice MCQ Questions and answers on Indian Politics-GK

To become the Prime Minister of India, a person should be a member of either house of Parliament. In case of his membership in Rajya Sabha, minimum age required is 30 years whereas in case of membership in Lok Sabha, it is 25 years.

Under Article-72 of the constitution, The President of India is authorised to grant pardon, reprieve, respite or remission of punishment.
Remission is reduction in prisoner's sentence without changing the character or nature of punishment.
Commutation - Changing the character of punishment.
Reprieve - Its a temporary relief or postponment of punishment, specially in death sentence.
Respite - Awarding lesser sentence than prescribed because of special circumstances eg. Pregnancy of women offender.

Under Article-72, President is empowered to substitute one form of punishment with lighter one. It is called commutation of sentence.

Under normal circumstances, election process to fill the vacancy caused by expiration of the term of office of President which is of 5 years, shall be completed before Expiration of that term. But an election to fill the vacancy in office of President occuring due to his death, resignation or impeachment or otherwise, shall be held within 6 months from the date of occurance of such vacancy.

Under the provisions of Article-123, President can promulgate Ordinance to deal with matters of urgent national importance. It can be promulgated anytime except when both the houses of Parliament are in session. An Ordinance issued by President must be approved by Parliament within 6 weeks of its reassembly otherwise it will cease to operate. And since maximum time gap between two sessions of Parliament can be 6 months, the maximum time upto which an Ordinance can remain in force is 6 months and 6 weeks.

Under the provisions of Article-123, President can promulgate Ordinance to deal with matters of urgent national importance. It can be promulgated anytime except when both the houses of Parliament are in session. An Ordinance issued by President must be approved by Parliament within 6 weeks of its reassembly otherwise it will cease to operate. And since maximum time gap between two sessions of Parliament can be 6 months, the maximum time upto which an Ordinance can remain in force is 6 months and 6 weeks.

Under the provisions of Article-72,President of India enjoys certain judicial powers. He has the power to pardon, reprive, respite, remit or commute any sentence by the Court. Governor of States enjoy similar powers under Article-161 except power to pardon death sentences.

Under the provisions of Article-75(1),Ministers of Union/Central Govemment are appointed by President after an advice from Prime Minister. They are also dismissed from Council of Ministers by President only after Prime Minister recommends so.

Under the provisions of Article-88, Attorney General of India being the first law officer of country can be invited to Parliament for any suggestion or advice. He has the right to participate in the proceedings of both the houses of Parliament. He also has the right to speak but no right to vote in eighter house of Parliament.

Under the provisions of Article-88, Attorney General of India being the first law officer of country can be invited to Parliament for any suggestion or advice. He has the right to participate in the proceedings of both the houses of Parliament. He also has the right to speak but no right to vote in eighter house of Parliament.