President, Prime Minister and Parliament PYQs
Concept revision + 10 clickable questions + detailed explanations
This lesson converts recurring previous-paper concepts into an exam-ready revision set. Question wording is independently rewritten for clarity; explanations are original; and official APPSC, UPSC, SSC and RRB repositories are linked for verification.
Topic Focus
Union executive, parliamentary responsibility, Money Bills, Rajya Sabha and joint sittings.
Rapid Answer Map
| No. | Question focus | Correct answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The office of the President of India is established by: | Article 52 |
| 2 | The President is elected by an electoral college consisting mainly of: | Elected MPs and elected MLAs of States and specified Union Territories |
| 3 | The normal term of the President is: | Five years |
| 4 | Impeachment of the President is provided under: | Article 61 |
| 5 | The Prime Minister is appointed by: | President of India |
| 6 | The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to: | Lok Sabha |
| 7 | Parliament consists of: | President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha |
| 8 | A Money Bill can be introduced only in: | Lok Sabha |
| 9 | Which House is a permanent body? | Rajya Sabha |
| 10 | A joint sitting of Parliament is normally presided over by the: | Speaker of Lok Sabha |
10 Clickable MCQs
The office of the President of India is established by:
Article 52 states that there shall be a President of India.
The President is elected by an electoral college consisting mainly of:
The electoral college includes elected members of both Houses of Parliament and elected MLAs of States plus Delhi and Puducherry.
The normal term of the President is:
The President holds office for five years, subject to resignation, removal or continuation until a successor enters office.
Impeachment of the President is provided under:
Article 61 lays down impeachment for violation of the Constitution.
The Prime Minister is appointed by:
The President appoints the Prime Minister, generally the leader commanding Lok Sabha confidence.
The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to:
Article 75(3) makes the Union Council collectively responsible to Lok Sabha.
Parliament consists of:
Article 79 states that Parliament consists of the President and two Houses.
A Money Bill can be introduced only in:
A Money Bill originates only in Lok Sabha and requires the President’s recommendation.
Which House is a permanent body?
Rajya Sabha is not dissolved; about one-third of members retire every two years.
A joint sitting of Parliament is normally presided over by the:
The Lok Sabha Speaker presides over a joint sitting under Article 108.
Common Exam Traps
Quick Revision Checklist
- 1. Article 52 — Article 53 vests Union executive power in the President.
- 2. Elected MPs and elected MLAs of States and specified Union Territories — Nominated members do not vote in the presidential election.
- 3. Five years — Re-election is permitted.
- 4. Article 61 — Either House may initiate the charge.
- 5. President of India — Other ministers are appointed on the Prime Minister’s advice.
- 6. Lok Sabha — A no-confidence motion tests this responsibility.
- 7. President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha — The President is not a member of either House.
- 8. Lok Sabha — The Speaker certifies whether a Bill is a Money Bill.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these questions copied from coaching websites?
No. Questions are independently rewritten from recurring concepts in official paper repositories and standard sources.
Why is an exact exam year not shown beside every question?
An exam and year are shown only when the source can be checked reliably. This prevents incorrect PYQ attribution.
How should I use this page?
Attempt all questions once, study explanations, revise the answer map, and reattempt after two days.
Official Paper Sources
- APPSC – Question papers and final keys
- APPSC – Question papers of various notifications
- UPSC – Previous question papers
- SSC – Official portal and previous papers
- RRB – Official question/response notices
Source policy: Official repositories establish the tested concepts. Explanations and practice presentation here are original.
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