Students are welcomed to our website with one more set of the most important MCQs on the topic, the President of India, which has been a buzz topic in all the exams recently. The topic President of India holds an important place in the syllabus of the SSC JKSSB and JKPSC exams in 2025. During the recent resignation of the vice president, this topic will hold extra importance. In the upcoming exams, once you have read all the concepts from the notes and books, this is the time to revise these concepts via MCQs. Below is a set of 25 MCQs on the topic of the president. Solve these MCQs and track your level
1. Who is the constitutional head and the highest authority of the executive in India?
A) Prime Minister
B) President
C) Chief Justice
D) Governor
Correct Answer: B) President
2. Which Body is responsible for electing the President of India?
A) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on
B) Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies
C) Lok Sabha only
D) Rajya Sabha and Legislative Councils
Correct Answer: B) Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies
3. What is the term length of the President of India as specified by the Constitution?
A) Four years
B) Five years
C) Six years
D) Seven years
Correct Answer: B) Five years
4. Which of the following Articles is written in the Indian Constitution that contains the definition of the office of the President?
A) Article 52
B) Article 53
C) Article 61
D) Article 72
Correct Answer: A) Article 52
5. Who administers the oath of office to the President of India during the swearing-in ceremony?
A) Prime Minister
B) Chief Justice of India
C) Speaker of Lok Sabha
D) Vice-President
Correct Answer: B) Chief Justice of India
6. When the office of the President becomes vacant, who among the following acts as the President until a new one is elected for this post?
A) Prime Minister
B) Chief Justice
C) Vice-President
D) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Correct Answer: C) Vice-President
7. Can the President of India be re-elected after completing their term?
A) No, only one term is allowed
B) Yes, there is no term limit
C) Yes, but only once
D) No, unless special permission is given
Correct Answer: B) Yes, there is no term limit
8. Which house of Parliament can impeach the President for violation of the Constitution?
A) Lok Sabha only
B) Rajya Sabha only
C) Both Houses of Parliament
D) Supreme Court
Correct Answer: C) Both Houses of Parliament
9. What majority is required in Parliament to pass an impeachment motion against the President?
A) Simple majority
B) Two-thirds majority of members present and voting
C) Three-fourths majority
D) Unanimous decision
Correct Answer: B) Two-thirds majority of members present and voting
10. The President has the power to grant pardons and reprieves in cases involving which offences?
A) Civil offences
B) Military offences
C) Offences against union laws and death sentences
D) Local offences only
Correct Answer: C) Offences against union laws and death sentences
11. How is the President’s salary and allowances determined?
A) By the Prime Minister
B) Fixed by Parliament through law
C) Set by the Supreme Court
D) Decided by the Election Commission
Correct Answer: B) Fixed by Parliament through law
12. Is the President of India vested with the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha?
A) Yes, but condidtioned on the Prime Minister’s advice
B) No, only the Supreme Court has this power
C) Yes, the President can do it independently
D) No, only the Speaker has the authority to dissolve it
Correct Answer: A) Yes, but conditioned on the Prime Minister’s advice
13. What is the minimum age requirement to become the President of India?
A) 25 years
B) 30 years
C) 35 years
D) 40 years
Correct Answer: C) 35 years
14. Which constitutional body has the power, as per law, to elect the Vice-President of India?
A) Lok Sabha
B) Rajya Sabha
C) Both Houses of Parliament
D) Electoral College
Correct Answer: C) Both Houses of Parliament
15. Which among the following powers does the President employ on the advice of the Council of Ministers?
A) Judicial powers
B) Executive powers
C) Legislative powers
D) Both B and C
Correct Answer: D) Both B and C
16. The President’s address to both Houses of Parliament at the commencement of the first session each year is called what?
A) Budget Speech
B) Presidential Address
C) Address to the Nation
D) Policy Statement
Correct Answer: B) Presidential Address
17. Name the article that states the President can put into effect ordinances when Parliament is not in session.
A) Article 123
B) Article 352
C) Article 356
D) Article 370
Correct Answer: A) Article 123
18. Who has the authority to declare a state of emergency in India?
A) Prime Minister
B) President
C) Parliament
D) Supreme Court
Correct Answer: B) President
19. Can the President refuse to give assent to a Bill passed by Parliament?
A) Yes, indefinitely
B) No, assent is automatic
C) Yes, but only once (pocket veto)
D) Yes, with Parliament’s approval
Correct Answer: C) Yes, but only once (pocket veto)
20. Who resolves a deadlock between the two Houses of Parliament regarding a Bill?
A) President’s Ordinance
B) Joint Sitting of both Houses
C) Supreme Court ruling
D) Prime Minister’s decision
Correct Answer: B) Joint Sitting of both Houses
21. Which office holds the power to grant clemency to convicted criminals in India?
A) Chief Justice
B) Prime Minister
C) President
D) Governor
Correct Answer: C) President
22. The President’s impeachment trial takes place in which body?
A) Supreme Court
B) Parliament
C) High Court
D) Election Commission
Correct Answer: B) Parliament
23. What is the role of the President in the appointment of the Prime Minister?
A) Elects the Prime Minister
B) Its role is to appoint the leader of the majority party or the one that is elected by a coalition
C) Nominates the Prime Minister
D) Approves the Prime Minister’s policies
Correct Answer: B)Its role is to appoint the leader of the majority party or the one that is elected by a coalition
24. The President can suspend the fundamental rights under what constitutional situation?
A) Under normal circumstances
B) During a financial crisis
C) During a National Emergency
D) During a parliamentary session
Correct Answer: C) During a National Emergency
25. The President of India represents the country in which of the following roles?
A) Head of State
B) Head of Government
C) Chief of Army Staff
D) Chief Justice of India
Correct Answer: A) Head of State
