President & Parliament of India Mock Test: High-Yield Questions for SSC CGL
Rahul Kumar
SSC Exam Expert & Content Editor
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A high-yield mock test on the President and Parliament of India for SSC CGL — 40 questions covering election, powers, tenure, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha structure, with answers.
The President and Parliament of India form one of the most heavily tested Polity topics in SSC exams — covering election procedures, tenure, powers, and the structure of both Houses. This mock test brings together 40 high-yield questions on the President, Vice-President, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha in a simple question-and-answer format.
Key Areas Covered
- President's election, term, qualifications, and powers (pardon, ordinance, impeachment)
- Vice-President's role and relationship with the Rajya Sabha
- Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha composition, terms, and presiding officers
- Money Bills, joint sittings, Question Hour, and Zero Hour
| No. | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Which Article deals with the election of the President of India? | Article 54 |
| 2 | What is the term of office of the President of India? | 5 years |
| 3 | Minimum age required to become President of India? | 35 years |
| 4 | Who elects the President of India? | An Electoral College consisting of elected members of both Houses of Parliament and elected members of State (and UT) Legislative Assemblies |
| 5 | Which voting method is used in the Presidential election? | Proportional Representation by means of the Single Transferable Vote, through secret ballot |
| 6 | Who administers the oath of office to the President? | The Chief Justice of India |
| 7 | Which Article deals with the impeachment of the President? | Article 61 |
| 8 | On what ground can the President be impeached? | Violation of the Constitution |
| 9 | Who was the first President of India? | Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
| 10 | Who was the first woman President of India? | Pratibha Patil |
| 11 | Which Article gives the President power to grant pardons, reprieves, and commutations? | Article 72 |
| 12 | Which Article empowers the President to issue Ordinances when Parliament is not in session? | Article 123 |
| 13 | Within how many weeks must an Ordinance be approved by Parliament after it reassembles? | 6 weeks |
| 14 | Which Article provides for a Vice-President of India? | Article 63 |
| 15 | The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of which House? | Rajya Sabha |
| 16 | What is the term of office of the Vice-President? | 5 years |
| 17 | Which Article establishes the Parliament of India? | Article 79 |
| 18 | The Parliament of India consists of which three components? | The President, the Lok Sabha (Council of States), and the Rajya Sabha |
| 19 | Which Article deals with the composition of the Rajya Sabha? | Article 80 |
| 20 | What is the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha? | 250 members |
| 21 | What is the term of a Rajya Sabha member? | 6 years |
| 22 | What fraction of Rajya Sabha members retire every two years? | One-third |
| 23 | Which Article deals with the composition of the Lok Sabha? | Article 81 |
| 24 | What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha as per the Constitution? | 552 members |
| 25 | What is the normal term of the Lok Sabha? | 5 years |
| 26 | Who can dissolve the Lok Sabha before completion of its term? | The President, on the advice of the Council of Ministers |
| 27 | Which Article defines a Money Bill? | Article 110 |
| 28 | In which House can a Money Bill be introduced? | Only in the Lok Sabha |
| 29 | Which Article provides for a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament? | Article 108 |
| 30 | Who presides over a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament? | The Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| 31 | Which Article gives the President power to address both Houses of Parliament? | Article 87 |
| 32 | Who is the presiding officer of the Lok Sabha? | The Speaker |
| 33 | Who is the presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha? | The Vice-President of India (as ex-officio Chairman) |
| 34 | What is the first hour of a parliamentary sitting, reserved for questions to ministers, called? | Question Hour |
| 35 | What is the period immediately following Question Hour, used to raise urgent matters, called? | Zero Hour |
| 36 | A motion showing lack of confidence in the government can be moved in which House only? | The Lok Sabha |
| 37 | Which Constitutional Amendment introduced the Anti-Defection Law via the Tenth Schedule? | 52nd Amendment Act, 1985 |
| 38 | What is the minimum age required to become a member of the Lok Sabha? | 25 years |
| 39 | What is the minimum age required to become a member of the Rajya Sabha? | 30 years |
| 40 | Which Article empowers the President to nominate members to the Rajya Sabha? | Article 80 (up to 12 members, for expertise in art, literature, science, and social service) |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the term of office of the President of India?
The President of India serves a term of 5 years, as per Article 56, though they can be re-elected.
2. Which House can a Money Bill be introduced in?
A Money Bill, as defined under Article 110, can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha.
3. What is the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha?
The Rajya Sabha has a maximum strength of 250 members, including up to 12 nominated members.
4. Who administers the oath of office to the President?
The Chief Justice of India administers the oath of office to the newly elected President.
5. What is Zero Hour in Parliament?
Zero Hour is the period immediately following Question Hour, used by members to raise urgent matters without prior notice; it is not formally defined in the Rules of Procedure but has become an established Parliamentary practice.
Rahul Kumar
SSC Exam Expert & Content Editor
Rahul is a senior SSC exam strategist with 8+ years of experience helping aspirants crack CGL, CHSL and MTS exams. He writes in-depth notification breakdowns, exam pattern guides and preparation strategies.
