The President of India occupies a pivotal constitutional position as the formal head of the Union Executive. For UPSC, State PSC, SSC, CDS, CAPF and other competitive examinations, questions on the Executive, Legislative and Financial Powers of the President are frequently asked. This MCQ set focuses exclusively on these powers, including appointments made by the President, powers relating to Parliament, legislative functions, budgetary provisions, Money Bills, the Finance Commission, and constitutional responsibilities under the Indian Constitution. These 25 carefully designed MCQs will help aspirants strengthen conceptual clarity, improve retention of constitutional provisions, and master one of the most important topics in Indian Polity. Attempt all questions and review the detailed explanations to enhance your preparation.
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Q1. Who is the constitutional head of the Union Executive?
A President of India
B Prime Minister
C Chief Justice of India
D Speaker
Explanation
Correct Answer: A The President is the constitutional head of the Union Executive.
Q2. Who appoints the Prime Minister of India?
A Lok Sabha
B Rajya Sabha
C President
D Supreme Court
Correct Answer: C The President appoints the Prime Minister.
Q3. Union Ministers are appointed by the President on whose advice?
A Chief Justice
B Prime Minister
C Lok Sabha Speaker
D Cabinet Secretary
Correct Answer: B Ministers are appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
Q4. Who appoints the Governors of States?
A Parliament
B Supreme Court
C Prime Minister
D President
Correct Answer: D The President appoints Governors of States.
Q5. The Attorney General of India is appointed by the:
A President
B Prime Minister
C Parliament
D CJI
Correct Answer: A The Attorney General is appointed by the President.
Q6. Who appoints the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)?
A Parliament
B PM
C President
D UPSC
Correct Answer: C The President appoints the CAG of India.
Q7. Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the:
A Parliament
B President
C PM
D Rajya Sabha
Correct Answer: B Supreme Court judges are formally appointed by the President.
Q8. Which power enables the President to summon Parliament?
A Judicial
B Diplomatic
C Military
D Legislative
Correct Answer: D Summoning Parliament is a legislative power.
Q9. The President can dissolve:
A Lok Sabha
B Rajya Sabha
C Both Houses
D Neither House
Correct Answer: A The President can dissolve the Lok Sabha.
Q10. The President addresses Parliament at the first session after:
A Budget
B Monsoon Session
C General Election
D Adjournment
Correct Answer: C The President addresses Parliament after each general election.
Q11. A Bill becomes law only after whose assent?
A PM
B President
C CJI
D Speaker
Correct Answer: B Presidential assent is required for a Bill to become law.
Q12. The President can call a joint sitting under Article:
A 74
B 280
C 123
D 108
Correct Answer: D Joint sittings are called under Article 108.
Q13. No Money Bill can be introduced without the recommendation of the:
A President
B PM
C Finance Minister
D Speaker
Correct Answer: A Presidential recommendation is mandatory for Money Bills.
Q14. The Union Budget is presented in whose name?
A Prime Minister
B Finance Minister
C President
D Parliament
Correct Answer: C The Annual Financial Statement is laid before Parliament in the President's name.
Q15. The Annual Financial Statement is commonly known as the:
A White Paper
B Gazette
C Fiscal Note
D Union Budget
Correct Answer: D The Annual Financial Statement is popularly called the Union Budget.
Q16. Which fund is under the control of the President?
A Consolidated Fund
B Contingency Fund of India
C Public Account
D State Fund
Correct Answer: B The Contingency Fund is placed at the disposal of the President.
Q17. The Finance Commission is constituted under Article:
A 280
B 108
C 72
D 123
Correct Answer: A The President constitutes the Finance Commission under Article 280.
Q18. Who appoints the Chairman and Members of UPSC?
A PM
B Parliament
C CJI
D President
Correct Answer: D The President appoints UPSC Chairman and Members.
Q19. Election Commissioners are appointed by the:
A Parliament
B PM
C President
D Supreme Court
Correct Answer: C The President appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.
Q20. Prorogation of Parliament is a:
A Judicial Power
B Legislative Power
C Financial Power
D Military Power
Correct Answer: B The President can summon and prorogue Parliament.
Q21. High Court Judges are appointed by the:
A President
B Governor
C Parliament
D CM
Correct Answer: A High Court Judges are appointed by the President.
Q22. Which power includes appointing Governors and Judges?
A Financial
B Legislative
C Diplomatic
D Executive
Correct Answer: D Appointments are part of Executive Powers.
Q23. Which House cannot be dissolved?
A Lok Sabha
B State Assembly
C Rajya Sabha
D Both Houses
Correct Answer: C Rajya Sabha is a permanent House.
Q24. The President administers Union Territories through:
A Parliament
B Appointed Authorities
C Governors
D Chief Ministers
Correct Answer: B Union Territories are administered through authorities appointed by the President.
Q25. Which of the following is a Financial Power of the President?
A Appointment of Governors
B Dissolution of Lok Sabha
C Appointment of Judges
D Constituting the Finance Commission
Correct Answer: D The President constitutes the Finance Commission under Article 280.
