ICSE Class 10

General instructions: Answer all questions. Marks are shown in brackets [ ].

Objective

1. 1.
   Which of the following are two important functions of the Vice-President of India?

   1. A. Acts as ex-officio Chairman of the Lok Sabha and officiates as President
   2. B. Acts as ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and officiates as President
   3. C. Commands the Indian Armed Forces and presides over joint sessions of Parliament
   4. D. Appoints the Prime Minister and administers oath to the President
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2. 2.
   Under the Constitution of India, who is responsible for administering the oath of office to the President of India?

   1. A. The Prime Minister of India
   2. B. The Chief Justice of India
   3. C. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
   4. D. The Vice-President of India
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3. 3.
   Which of the following is a military power of the President of India?

   1. A. Appointing Governors of States
   2. B. Serving as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces
   3. C. Passing ordinances during emergencies
   4. D. Approving international treaties
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4. 4.
   The President of India is elected by an Electoral College. Which of the following groups is NOT part of this Electoral College?

   1. A. Elected members of Parliament (both Houses)
   2. B. Elected members of State Legislative Assemblies
   3. C. Nominated members of Parliament
   4. D. Elected members of Legislative Assemblies of Union Territories with assemblies
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5. 5.
   What is an 'Ordinance' as promulgated by the President of India, and which of the following is a limitation of it?

   1. A. It is a permanent law passed by Parliament
   2. B. It must be approved by Parliament in the next session or it becomes void
   3. C. It can be issued only during a national emergency
   4. D. It requires the approval of the Supreme Court to be valid
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6. 6.
   How is the Vice-President of India elected, and do Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) play any role in this election?

   1. A. Elected by an Electoral College of MPs and MLAs; MLAs have a role.
   2. B. Elected by an Electoral College of MPs only; MLAs have no role.
   3. C. Appointed by the President; MLAs have no role.
   4. D. Elected by the Lok Sabha only; MLAs have no role.
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7. 7.
   What is the name of the body that elects the President of India, and what role do nominated members play in this process?

   1. A. Parliamentary Assembly; nominated members vote as full participants
   2. B. Electoral College; nominated members have no role in the election
   3. C. Constituent Assembly; nominated members propose candidates
   4. D. Federal Council; nominated members cast deciding votes
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8. 8.
   On what grounds can the President of India be removed from office?

   1. A. By a vote of no-confidence in the Lok Sabha.
   2. B. For violation of the Constitution through an impeachment process requiring a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament.
   3. C. By a simple majority vote in the Rajya Sabha.
   4. D. By a decision of the Supreme Court without parliamentary involvement.
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9. 9.
   Mr. Konar was disqualified from contesting the Vice-President election despite meeting basic eligibility criteria. Which of the following is a valid ground for his disqualification?

   1. A. He was not a member of any political party
   2. B. He held an office of profit under the Central or State government
   3. C. He had not completed 35 years of age
   4. D. He was a sitting member of a State Legislative Assembly
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10. 10.
    In which of the following scenarios can the President of India exercise discretionary powers?

    1. A. Appointing a Chief Minister in a state with a clear majority.
    2. B. Dissolving the Lok Sabha when the ruling party loses its majority.
    3. C. Approving a money bill passed by Parliament.
    4. D. Issuing an ordinance during a parliamentary session.
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