Q301. Any dispute regarding the election of the President of India is inquired into and decided by:
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Q302. The following question consists of two statements -- Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer the question by selecting the appropriate option:
Assertion (A): The President of India is bound to act in accordance with the advice tendered by the Council of Ministers.
Reason (R): The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 made it constitutionally mandatory for the President to accept the advice of the Council of Ministers.
Assertion (A): The President of India is bound to act in accordance with the advice tendered by the Council of Ministers.
Reason (R): The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 made it constitutionally mandatory for the President to accept the advice of the Council of Ministers.
Explanation
Article 74 provides for a Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President. The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 made this advice binding. Later, the 44th Amendment Act of 1978 granted the President the power to return the advice for reconsideration once. However, the President must act according to the advice tendered after such reconsideration is completed.
Q303. In the context of the Presidential Electoral College, the value of the vote of an MLA from the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly is:
Explanation
The value of an MLA’s vote in the Presidential election is calculated based on the state’s population and the number of elected assembly members. For Rajasthan, this value is fixed at 129. These values were determined using 1971 census data and will remain unchanged until the first census taken after 2026, ensuring uniformity and parity across different states.
Q304. Consider the following statements regarding the Impeachment of the President of India:
I. The impeachment charges can be initiated in either House of Parliament.
II. A 14 days’ advance notice must be given to the President, signed by one-fourth members of the House that framed the charges.
III. The resolution must be passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
I. The impeachment charges can be initiated in either House of Parliament.
II. A 14 days’ advance notice must be given to the President, signed by one-fourth members of the House that framed the charges.
III. The resolution must be passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Explanation
The impeachment of the President can be initiated in either House of Parliament for violating the Constitution. A fourteen-day notice signed by one-fourth of the total members of that House is mandatory. The resolution must be passed by a majority of at least two-thirds of the total membership of the House, rather than just those present and voting during the session.
Q305. The fundamental rationale behind the principle that the President is the nominal executive head while the Prime Minister is the real executive head stems from:
Explanation
India adopted the parliamentary system of government, which distinguishes between the head of state and the head of government. The President is the nominal executive who acts as a symbolic figurehead, while the Prime Minister leads the Council of Ministers and holds real executive power. This structure ensures that the executive remains accountable to the legislature through the collective responsibility mechanism.
Q306. Which among the following Constitutional Amendment Acts authorized the President to require the Council of Ministers to reconsider such advice, either generally or otherwise?
Explanation
The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 introduced a significant provision to Article 74. It authorized the President to require the Council of Ministers to reconsider their advice. While the President can return the advice once, he is bound to act in accordance with the advice tendered after such reconsideration. This amendment restored a discretionary check against potential arbitrary executive decisions.
Q307. Arrange the following steps of the Presidential Impeachment process in the correct chronological order:
I. Passing of the resolution by two-thirds majority of the total membership of the initiating House.
II. Investigation of the charges by the other House.
III. Introduction of a resolution with 14 days advance notice signed by one-fourth members.
IV. Passing of the resolution by two-thirds majority of the total membership of the investigating House.
I. Passing of the resolution by two-thirds majority of the total membership of the initiating House.
II. Investigation of the charges by the other House.
III. Introduction of a resolution with 14 days advance notice signed by one-fourth members.
IV. Passing of the resolution by two-thirds majority of the total membership of the investigating House.
Explanation
The impeachment process begins with a resolution signed by one-fourth of the House members after a fourteen-day notice. This resolution must be passed by a two-thirds majority of the total membership. The other House then investigates the charges. If the investigating House also passes the resolution with a two-thirds majority of its total membership, the President is removed from office.
Q308. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| Pardoning Powers of the President | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A. Pardon | i. Substitution of one form of punishment for a lighter form |
| B. Commutation | ii. Reducing the period of sentence without changing its character |
| C. Remission | iii. Awarding a lesser sentence in place of one originally awarded due to some special fact |
| D. Respite | iv. Completely absolves the convict from all sentences, punishments and disqualifications |
Explanation
The President possesses various pardoning powers under Article 72. A pardon completely absolves the convict. Commutation involves substituting a punishment with a lighter form. Remission reduces the sentence’s duration without changing its nature. Respite awards a lesser sentence due to special facts, like pregnancy. These powers provide a final opportunity to correct judicial errors or provide relief on humanitarian grounds.
Q309. Which of the following statements about the electoral college of the President is correct?
Explanation
The presidential electoral college includes elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the legislative assemblies of the states. Significantly, the 70th Amendment Act of 1992 included the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of Delhi and Puducherry. Nominated members of Parliament and state assemblies, and all members of legislative councils, are excluded from this specific electoral voting process.
Q310. Consider the following statements regarding the powers of the President of India:
I. He appoints the Chief Election Commissioner.
II. He causes the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General to be laid before Parliament.
III. He can promulgate ordinances when both the Houses of Parliament are not in session.
IV. He appoints the Chief Minister of a State.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
I. He appoints the Chief Election Commissioner.
II. He causes the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General to be laid before Parliament.
III. He can promulgate ordinances when both the Houses of Parliament are not in session.
IV. He appoints the Chief Minister of a State.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Explanation
The President holds wide-ranging powers, including the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and other key officials. He is responsible for placing reports from the Comptroller and Auditor General before Parliament. Additionally, under Article 123, he can promulgate ordinances when Parliament is not in session. However, the appointment of a State Chief Minister is the constitutional duty of the Governor.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 301 | (b) The Supreme Court of India |
| 302 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 303 | (a) 129 |
| 304 | (a) I and II only |
| 305 | (a) Adoption of the Parliamentary system of government |
| 306 | (b) 44th Amendment Act |
| 307 | (a) III, I, II, IV |
| 308 | (a) A-iv, B-i, C-ii, D-iii |
| 309 | (d) Elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of Delhi and Puducherry. |
| 310 | (a) I, II and III |
Key facts from Indian Polity and Governance
- The RPSC syllabus lists the Indian Constitution, the political system and governance, with public policy, vigilance and accountability bodies as part of the paper.
- Article-number questions are the commonest: for example Article 356 for President’s Rule, Article 324 for the Election Commission and Article 243K for the State Election Commission.
- Statement and assertion-reason questions test exceptions, so learn each provision with its limits.
- Questions on bodies ask for appointing authority, removing authority, tenure and the body to which the report goes.
- The Rajasthan-specific part of polity is on a separate page, with its own 8 chapters.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Indian Polity and Governance?
This page has 944 practice MCQs on Indian Polity and Governance. Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Which chapters does the Indian polity set cover?
Twelve chapters: framing of the Constitution, Preamble and citizenship; Fundamental Rights; DPSP and Fundamental Duties; Union executive; Parliament; Union judiciary; Union-State relations; emergency provisions; local government; constitutional and statutory bodies; public policy and citizen charter; and vigilance and accountability.
Is polity part of the RAS Prelims syllabus?
Yes. The RPSC syllabus for General Knowledge includes the Indian Constitution, political system and governance, together with the political and administrative system of Rajasthan, which is covered on the separate Rajasthan polity page.
How should I revise polity for RAS Prelims?
Make a table of articles, bodies and amendments. Attempt each chapter, read the explanation for every miss and note the article number and the exception. Repeat the chapter after a few days, as polity facts are easy to confuse.