Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#546] Which of the following does not hold his post after the approval of the President?
Correct Answer

(D) Speaker of Lok Sabha

Explanation

Solution: Prime Minister of India, Governor of State and Election Commissioners in India, all are appointed by President or hold his post after approval of President. Whereas there is no need ef approval of President in case of appointment of Speaker of Lok Sabha as he or she is elected by the members Lok Sabha from among themselves.

[#547] The winning candidate in the Election of President of India should secure-
Correct Answer

(D) More than fifty percent and majority of the total votes polled

Explanation

Solution: Provisions dealing with election of President are provided in Articles-54 and 55 and President and Vice
President (elections) Act,1952. Accordingly, President ofIndia is elected through Proportional Representation by Means of Single Transferable Vote system. The winning candidate in this method of election must secure more than 50 percent of total valid votes.

[#548] Rashtrapati Bhavan was built in-
Correct Answer

1852

Explanation

Solution: Rashtrapati Bhawan, formerly known as Viceroy's House, is the official residence of President of India located in New Delhi. Its architect was Edwin Landseer Lutyens. Its construction started in 1912 and it was completed in 1929 during the Viceroyality of Lord Irwin.

[#549] Which of the following can bring the impeachment process of Vice-President?
Correct Answer

(C) Rajya Sabha

Explanation

Solution: Removal of Vice President is a special power of Rajya Sabha. Article-67 provides for the procedure of removal of Vice President. A resolution seeking removal of Vice President can only be brought first in Rajya Sabha. And it must be approved by a majority of all the then members of Rajya Saba and must be agreed by Lok Sabha with simple majority.

[#550] Who was the first deputy Prime Minister of India?
Correct Answer

(A) Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel

Explanation

Solution: Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India. He held this post from is August 1947 to is December 1950. There is no such post of Deputy Prime Minister in constitution. So, he is not liable to take any salary and allowances as Deputy Prime Minister. That is why, he has to hold a post of Cabinet Minister too. Unofficially he is declared 2nd in rank in Council of Ministers after Prime Minister at first.