Total Marks: 50
Time: 1½ hours
Section A – Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each)
(Answer all questions)
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Who is the nominal executive in India?
(a) Prime Minister
(b) President
(c) Vice-President
(d) Cabinet -
The real executive authority in India rests with:
(a) President
(b) Chief Justice of India
(c) Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
(d) Governor -
The minimum age to contest the election of President is:
(a) 25 years
(b) 30 years
(c) 35 years
(d) 40 years -
Who was the only President of India to be re-elected for a second term?
(a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(b) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
(c) Zakir Hussain
(d) V.V. Giri -
The Vice-President is the ex-officio Chairman of:
(a) Lok Sabha
(b) Rajya Sabha
(c) Cabinet
(d) Finance Commission
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Section B – Very Short Questions (2 marks each)
(Answer any four questions)
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What is meant by impeachment of the President?
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Define “collective responsibility” of the Council of Ministers.
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Mention any two qualifications to become the President of India.
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Who takes charge when the office of the President falls vacant?
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State one financial power of the President.
Section C – Match the Following (1 mark each)
Question 1
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. President | (a) Ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha |
| 2. Prime Minister | (b) Policy-framing body |
| 3. Vice-President | (c) Nominal Executive |
| 4. Cabinet | (d) Distributes portfolios |
| 5. Lok Sabha | (e) Collectively responsible |
Section D – Short Answer Questions (3 marks each)
(Answer any four questions)
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Explain the process of electing the President of India.
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What are the judicial powers of the President?
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Describe the functions of the Vice-President of India.
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State three main powers of the Prime Minister.
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Under what circumstances can the President declare a financial emergency?
Section E – Long Answer Questions (5 marks each)
(Answer any two questions)
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Discuss the powers of the President under the following heads:
(a) Executive
(b) Legislative
(c) Financial -
Describe the composition and functions of the Council of Ministers.
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“The Prime Minister is the real head of the executive.” Explain this statement.
Section F – Picture Study (5 marks)
Question 1: Observe the picture given below and answer the following questions:
(a) Identify the building shown. Where is it located?
(b) Name the person who resides here.
(c) List two executive powers of this person.
(d) State two functions of the President of India.
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