Prelims Morning Test 13 July 2026

Q1. Which of the following powers can be exercised by the President of India without the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers?

Q2. With reference to the Ordinance-making power of the President, consider the following statements:
1.Ordinance can be promulgated only when both Houses of Parliament are not in session.

2.An Ordinance has the same force and effect as an Act of Parliament.

3.An Ordinance ceases to operate six weeks after Parliament reassembles unless approved.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q3. Under Article 72, the President has the power to grant pardon in which of the following cases?
1. Punishment by a Court Martial.

2.Death sentence.

3.Conviction under a law relating to a matter within the executive power of the Union.

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Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the Emergency powers of the President:

1.National Emergency can be proclaimed only on the written advice of the Union Cabinet.

2..President’s Rule can be imposed only after receiving a report from the Governor.

3.Financial Emergency has never been imposed in India.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q5. Which of the following statements regarding the legislative powers of the President is correct?

Q6. Which of the following powers is not vested in the President of India?

Q7. the following statements regarding the veto powers of the President:

1. The President enjoys Absolute Veto in certain situations.

2.The President has Suspensive Veto over an Ordinary Bill.

3.The President has Pocket Veto under the Constitution though no time limit is prescribed
for assent.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q8. Which of the following appointments do not require the President of India?
1.Attorney General of India

2.Chief Election Commissioner

3.Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission

4.Advocate General of a State
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Q9. Consider the following statements regarding the President’s veto powers:

1. ers:
1. The President can exercise Pocket Veto over an Ordinary Bill.

2. The President cannot exercise any veto over a Constitutional Amendment Bill.

3. The President can exercise Absolute Veto over a Private Member’s Bill.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q10. Which of the following statements regarding the President’s financial powers is/are correct?
1. The Annual Financial Statement (Budget) is caused to be laid before Parliament by the
President.

2.No demand for a grant can be made except on the recommendation of the President.

3.The Contingency Fund of India is held by the President.

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