This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > General Knowledge > Indian Polity > Executive > Union > Vice President – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Vice President Quiz 1 (48 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Consider the following statements.1) 7th constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 facilitated the appointment of the same person as a governor for two or more states. 2) The governor is the chief executive head of the state. 3) Part VI of the constitution is not applicable to the state of Jammu and Kashmir.Which of the statement given above is / are correct.a) 1 only b) 1 & 3 only c) 2 & 3 only d) 1, 2 & 3 only A) A. B) C. C) B. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) D. 2. Which of the following do not participate in the election of the Vice-President of India? A) Chairman of Rajya Sabha. B) Elected Members of State Legislative Assemblies. C) Elected Members of the Parliament. D) A and c. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Elected Members of State Legislative Assemblies. 3. How long is a Presidential term? A) 6 years. B) 4 years. C) 8 years. D) 2 years. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 4 years. 4. When the Vice-President officiates as President he/she draws the salary of? A) Chairman of Rajya Sabha. B) President. C) Member of Parliment. D) A and c. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) President. 5. Which of the following authorities has the power to declare an area as disturbed area under the Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA).a) President of India b) Governor of a state c) Both the President and governor of a state d) Armed Forces A) B. B) D. C) C. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C. 6. What is the 25th Amendment? A) It ensures that if the vice president becomes president, they can choose their own vice president and gives vice presidents a say in whether a president is fit to serve. B) It allows vice presidents to serve as the tie-breaking vote in the Senate. C) It requires that if the vice president becomes the president, the speaker of the house becomes vice president. D) It gives the vice president the power to choose electors for states where there is a tie between the candidates. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It ensures that if the vice president becomes president, they can choose their own vice president and gives vice presidents a say in whether a president is fit to serve. 7. Who was the ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha A) President of India. B) Prime minister of India. C) Vice-President of India. D) Speaker of Lok Sabha. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Vice-President of India. 8. In a case, if the same person is appointed as the governor of two or more states, the emoluments and allowances payable to him will bear by:a. One of the two states decided by the President b. The first state in which he was appointed c. Both the states shared by in such proportion as determined by the President of India. d. The second state in which he has been appointed A) C. B) B. C) A. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) C. 9. When the vacancy is going to be caused by the expiration of the term of the sitting vice-president, an election to fill the vacancy must be held ..... a. Before the expiration of the term b. After the expiration of the term c. It doesn't matter before and after the expiration of the term d. Within 6 months of expiration of the term A) B. B) D. C) C. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A. 10. Who comes after the vice president in the line of succession? A) President pro tempore of the senate. B) Attorney general. C) Secretary of the state. D) Speaker of the house. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Speaker of the house. 11. Which of the following statement is/are not true about the status of Governor of a state in India? a. Appointment of the same person as a governor for two or more states is possible. b. A Governor acts as an agent of the central government. c. A Governor is a nominal executive head (titular or constitutional head) of the state. d. The office of governor of a state is an employment under the Central government. A) D. B) A. C) B. D) C. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) D. 12. How much do U.S.presidents get paid per year? A) $ 400, 000. B) $ 250, 000. C) $ 589, 000. D) $ 1.4 million. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) $ 400, 000. 13. The President of India is indirectly elected. Which is of the following is NOT a reason for this? A) To save time & money. B) Real powers are enjoyed by the PM and not the President. C) High illiteracy rate in India. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) High illiteracy rate in India. 14. When President of India dies while in office, the Vice-President can act as President for a maximum period of? A) 3 months. B) 9 months. C) 1 year. D) 6 months. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 6 months. 15. During any period when the Vice-President acts as President or discharges the functions of the President, he is entitled to salary or allowance payable to:a. The Chairman of Rajya Sabha b. The Vice President of India c. The President of India d. Both a and b A) B. B) C. C) A. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) C. 16. The oath of office to the Vice-President is administered by whom among the following? a. The President of India b. Some person appointed on behalf by the President c. Prime Minister d. Any one of both a and b A) B. B) D. C) C. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) D. 17. What are the requirements for becoming vice president? A) At least 25 years old, a citizen for at least 7 years. B) At least 30 years old, a citizen for at least 9 years. C) At least 35 years old, naturalized citizen, lived in the country for at least 14 years. D) At least 35 years old, native-born citizen, lived in the country for at least 14 years. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) At least 35 years old, native-born citizen, lived in the country for at least 14 years. 18. Electoral College that elects the President of India includes ..... & ..... A) MPs. B) MLAs. C) MPs AND MLAs. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) MPs AND MLAs. 19. . Consider the following statements.1) All executive actions of the Government of a state are formally taken by Governor's name. 2) The Governor can not promulgate ordinances when the state legislature is not in session. 3) No demand for a grant can be made except on Governor recommendations.Which of the statement given above is / are correct.a) 1 only b) 2 only c) 1 & 3 only d) a, 2 & 3 only A) B. B) D. C) A. D) C. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) C. 20. What amendment made the presidential term limits law? A) 26th Amendment. B) 23rd Amendment. C) 25th Amendment. D) 22nd Amendment. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 22nd Amendment. 21. He is the Head of the Union Administration, Controls State Goverments/UTs/Border Areas and Appoints all major officials of the nation are ..... powers of the President of India. A) EXECUTIVE. B) FINANCIAL. C) LEGISLATIVE. D) EMERGENCY. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) EXECUTIVE. 22. While acting as President or discharging the functions of President by Vice-President who among the following will perform the duties of the office of the chairman of Rajya Sabha? a. Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha b. Speaker of the Rajya Sabha c. Deputy Speaker of the Rajya Sabha d. Vice-President itself A) B. B) C. C) A. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A. 23. The tenure of the President A) 4. B) 6. C) 5. D) 3. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 5. 24. Consider the following statements.1) Art. 157 lays down two qualifications for the office of the Governor. 2) The governor's should be a member of the state legislature. 3) Governor should have completed the age of 40 years before the appointment.Which of the statement given above is / are correct.a) 1 only b) 2 & 3 only c) 1 & 3 only d) 1, 2 & 3 only A) C. B) B. C) A. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A. 25. Who administers the President's oath of office. A) CJI. B) President. C) Prime Minister. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) CJI. 26. The president's role as leader of the nation's armed forces ..... A) Chief of the Armed Forces. B) Supreme Leader of the Armed Forces. C) Chief Commander. D) Commander in Chief. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Commander in Chief. 27. Which of the following is not a function of the Vice-President? A) He acts as the ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha. B) He presides over the sessions of the Rajya Sabha. C) He presides over the joint sessions of the Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha. D) In the event of vacany in the office of the President he shall act as President. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He presides over the joint sessions of the Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha. 28. Vice-President of India holds the office for a term of? A) 6 years. B) 5 years. C) 4 years. D) 3 years. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 5 years. 29. EX-OFFICIO CHAIRMAN OF RAJYA SABHA IS A) PM. B) COUNCIL OF MINISTERS. C) PRESIDENT. D) VICE PRESIDENT. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) VICE PRESIDENT. 30. Consider the following statements regarding the function of vice-President:I. He acts as the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha. II. He acts as the ex-officio Chairman of Lok Sabha. III. He acts as President when a vacancy occurs in the office of the President due to his resignation, removal, death or otherwise. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? a. Only I b. I and II c. I and III d. All of the above A) D. B) C. C) A. D) B. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) C. 31. Which one of the following is not appointed by the President of India? A) Vice-President of India. B) Chief Justice of High Court. C) Chief Justice of Supreme court. D) Governors of the States. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Vice-President of India. 32. Who among the does not include in the electoral college for the election of the Vice-President? a. Elected members of the state legislative assemblies b. Elected members of Lok Sabha c. Nominated members of Lok Sabha d. Elected members of Rajya Sabha A) . B) . C) . D) . Show Answer Correct Answer: A) . 33. Which of the following powers does not possessed by a Governor? a. Diplomatic Powers b. Executive powers c. Judicial powers d. Legislative powers A) C. B) A. C) D. D) B. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A. 34. With reference to the term of office of the Vice-President which of the following statement is not correct? a. A formal impeachment is required for his removal. b. He is not eligible for re-election to that office. c. He can be removed by a resolution of the Rajya Sabha passed by an absolute majority (i.e., a majority of the total members of the House) and agreed to by the Lok Sabha. d. The Vice-President cannot hold office beyond his term of five years in any case. A) B. B) A. C) C. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C. 35. Consider the following statements regarding the election of Vice-President:I. The Vice-President, like the president, is elected not directly by the people but by the method of indirect election. II. He is elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of the members of both Houses of Parliament. III. It consists of both elected and nominated members of the Parliament (in the case of president, only elected members). Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? A) Only I. B) I and II. C) II and III. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 36. Who among the following can remove the governor of a state from office? a .Presidentb. Supreme courtc. Parliamentd. Legislative assembly A) B. B) C. C) D. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A. 37. Who among the following did not serve as the Vice-President of India before becoming the President of India? A) Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. B) Dr. Zakir Husain. C) Shri K. R . Narayanan. D) Neelami Sanjeeva Reddy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Neelami Sanjeeva Reddy. 38. IN CASE OF FOREIGN AGGRESSION THE PRESIDENT CAN PROCLAIM A) FINANCIAL EMERGENCY. B) NATIONAL EMERGENCY. C) STATE EMERGENCY. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) NATIONAL EMERGENCY. 39. What are the requirements for becoming president? A) At least 35 years old, high school diploma, clear criminal record. B) At least 35 years old, naturalized citizen and 10 years living in the country. C) At least 35 years old, native born citizen, lived in the country for at least 14 years. D) At least 35 years old, naturalized citizen, 14 years military service. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) At least 35 years old, native born citizen, lived in the country for at least 14 years. 40. Which of the following is not matched correctly? (A) Article 64:Vice President will be the Ex-Officio Chairman of the State Councils(B) Article 65:Vice Presidential election(C) Article 69:swearing by the Vice President(D) Article 61:Vice President's tenure A) A. B) D. C) B. D) C. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) D. 41. The President & the Vice-President of India holds the office for a term of? A) 5 years. B) 6 years. C) 4 years. D) 3 years. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 5 years. 42. Who chooses the president A) Colleges. B) Electors. C) Congressmen. D) Citizens. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Electors. 43. What is the minimum age prescribed for election as President & Vice-President of India? A) 35-35 years. B) 25-30 years. C) 30-35 years. D) 21-30 years. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 35-35 years. 44. Who elects the Vice-president of India? A) Members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. B) Elected members of Lok sabha and Rajya Sabha. C) Elected members of Lok sabha, Rajya Sabha & State assemblies. D) Members of Lok Sabha only. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Elected members of Lok sabha and Rajya Sabha. 45. Who among the following occupied the second highest office in India? A) Vice-President. B) Chief Justice of India. C) Prime Minister. D) Governors of State. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Vice-President. 46. The oath of office to the governor is administered by:a. The President of India b. The Chief Justice of the concerned state high court c. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court d. None of the above A) A. B) B. C) D. D) C. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. 47. Vice-President gives his resignation to the? A) President of India. B) Chief Justice of India. C) Parliament. D) Prime minister. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) President of India. 48. In case of death of a sitting governor, who among the following will discharge the functions of the governor of that state? a. The President of India b. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court c. The Chief Justice of the concerned state high court d. None of the above A) C. B) D. C) A. D) B. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) D. Related QuizzesExecutive QuizzesIndian Polity QuizzesPresident QuizPrime Minister QuizThe Government Of India QuizUnion Executive Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books