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1. Statements: There are certain other functions which the President is required to perform under the Constitution in relation to the Parliament. Conclusions: I. The President performs most of the functions of the Parliament. II. It is only the Parliament in relation to which the President can function.Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2021
2. Consider the following statements: (i) The President of India is elected by the system of direct elections. (ii) The President of India is the Nominal Head of the State. Which of the above statement are true?Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2024
3. According to the Constitution of India, who among the following is the Head of the State ?Asked in UKPSC CS Prelims 2024
4. The first citizen of the Republic of India isAsked in WBPSC CS Prelims 2017
5. Given below are two statements: Statement- I : The Union Executive is headed by the President of India. Statement-II : There arc no limitations on the power of the President. In the context of the above which are off the following is correct?Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2012
6. Which of the following types of authorities are attributed to the President of India? 1. Real and Popular 2. Titular and Dejure 3. Political and Nominal 4. Constitutional and Nominal Select the correct answer from the codes given below:Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2006
7. "He represents the nation but does not lead the nation"- This dictum applies on whom of the following?Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2007
8. The President of India has the same constitutional authority as the:Asked in APPSC Draughtman 2008
9. Fill in the blank: The Constitutional position of the President of India is comparable to _______.Asked in WBCS Main Paper 5 2021
10. Dr. Zakir Hussain was the ______ President of India.Asked in WBCS Main Paper 4 2021
11. The office of India's President does not characterise the combination of the Governmental Systems of -Asked in School Lecturer (School Edu.) 2018 3 2018
12. Who got the Bharat Ratna Award before becoming the President of India?Asked in Agricultural Development Officer, Agriculture Department
13. Which of the following Authors expressed concern that the president of India might use the powers apparently granted him by the constitution to make himself a dictator?Asked in Sr. Teacher Gr II Comp. Exam 2
14. Consider the following statements: 1. The President is the Head of the State. 2. The President is the Head of the Government. 3. The President is the Supreme Commander of the armed forces. 4. The President is the Head of the administration. Which of the statements given above are correct?Asked in Asst Mana APDCL GS 06 2023
15. Who is the Head of the state under the constitution of India ?Asked in Civil Judge (Junior Division) Exam 2008
16. Who among the following is not a legal person?Asked in Civil Judge (Junior Division) Exam 2013
17. Who of the following Presidents of India was associated with the Trade Union Movement in India ?Asked in HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT OF‐ FICER(HDO) 2015
18. Who of the following Presidents of India was associated with the Trade Union Movement in India ? - [A] V. V. Giri - [B] N. Sanjiva Reddy - [C] K. R. Narayanan - [D] Zakir HussainAsked in HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT OF‐ FICER(HDO) 2015
19. Which of the following Indian President also served as Speaker of Lok Sabha?Asked in RO ARO pre 2021
20. Who was the first Indian President to be elected unopposed?Asked in Inspector(Legal Metrology & Consumer Affairs) 2020
21. Which is not the discretionary power of the President of India ?Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2018
22. The first President of India to be elected unopposed wasAsked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2001
23. Who was the candidate of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) in 15th Presidential Election in India?Asked in BPSC Prelims Exam 67th Re Exam
24. Which one of the following methods is followed in electing the President of India?Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2022
25. Which one of the following statements about the election of the President of India is not correct?Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2023