1. The first woman Governor of a state in free India was

(a) Mrs. Indira Gandhi
(b) Mrs. Vijaya Laxmi Pandit
(c) Mrs. Sarojini Naidu
(d) Mrs. Sucheta Kripalani


2. Minimum age required to contest for Presidentship is

(a) 23 years
(b) 21 years
(c) 35 years
(d) 30 years



3. The charge of impeachment against the President of India for his removal can be preferred by

(a) Both Houses of Parliament
(b) Speaker of Lok Sabha and Chairman of Rajya Sabha
(c) Rajya Sabha
(d) Lok Sabha



4. The Chief Minister of a Union Territory where such a set up exists, is appointed by the

(a) Lt. Governor
(b) Majority party in Legislature
(c) President
(d) Prime Minister



5. Who among the following is directly responsible to Parliament for all matters concerning the Defense Services of India?

(a) President
(b) Prime Minister
(c) Defense Minister
(d) Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs


6. How many times the President of India can seek re-election to his post?

(a) Once
(b) 3 times
(c) 2 times
(d) Any number of times



7. Who among the following has the power to form a new state within the Union of India?

(a) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(b) President
(c) Prime Minister
(d) Supreme Court



8. Is the Prime Minister bound to advise the President on matters on which his advice is sought ?

(a) If the Council of Ministers so desires.
(b) Yes
(c) No
(d) It is discretionary



9. When the Vice President officiates as President he draws the salary of

(a) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
(b) President
(c) Both (A) and (B)
(d) Member of Parliament



10. Who among the following can attend meetings of the Union Cabinet?

(a) President
(b) Deputy Ministers
(c) Ministers of State
(d) Cabinet Ministers 
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