UPSC CSE: Indian Polity Test 5

Consider the following statements –

1) Justice mentioned in preamble is only of Economic nature.

2) Liberty mentioned in preamble is only of thought, expression and belief.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Preamble of constitution contains of the following –

1) Summary of the constitution.

2) Date of adoption of constitution.

3) Nature of state.

Consider the following statements with reference to term of President’s office in India:

1) The President can be elected to the office of the President for maximum two term.

2) The President can hold office beyond his term of five years until his successor assumes charge.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

President can use his discretionary power in which of the following condition?

1) To declare a National Emergency in the Country

2) To send the advice of Council of Minister back for reconsideration

3) To Pocket Veto an ordinary bill passed by the Parliament

4) To appoint the Prime Minister when there are more than one leader contending to get the support of majority

Select the correct answer using the codes below:

Consider the following statements with reference to Article 123 of the Constitution:

1) The Union executive can promulgate ordinances only from the subjects in the Union List.

2) An ordinance can be issued only when either both the Houses of Parliament are not in session or one House is in session.

3) All ordinances made by the state executive are null and void if made without the prior recommendation of the President.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?