Union Government – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. 1. The executive head of the Union of India is the:

   • A. Prime Minister
   • B. President
   • C. Chief Justice of India
   • D. Attorney General

2. 2. Who is the nominal head of the state in India?

   • A. Prime Minister
   • B. President
   • C. Speaker of Lok Sabha
   • D. Vice-President

3. 3. Who is the real executive authority in India?

   • A. Prime Minister
   • B. President
   • C. Cabinet
   • D. Parliament

4. 4. The President of India is elected by:

   • A. Direct election by the people
   • B. Electoral college consisting of MPs and MLAs
   • C. Only Members of Parliament
   • D. Only Members of Legislative Assemblies

5. 5. What is the term of office of the President of India?

   • A. 4 years
   • B. 5 years
   • C. 6 years
   • D. Until resignation

6. 6. Who can impeach the President of India for violation of the Constitution?

   • A. Lok Sabha
   • B. Rajya Sabha
   • C. Parliament
   • D. Supreme Court

7. 7. The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of:

   • A. Lok Sabha
   • B. Rajya Sabha
   • C. Planning Commission
   • D. National Development Council

8. 8. The Vice-President of India is elected by:

   • A. Direct election
   • B. Electoral college consisting of MPs
   • C. Electoral college consisting of MLAs
   • D. Electoral college consisting of MPs and MLAs

9. 9. What is the term of office of the Vice-President of India?

   • A. 4 years
   • B. 5 years
   • C. 6 years
   • D. Until resignation

10. 10. The Prime Minister is appointed by the:

    • A. President
    • B. Vice-President
    • C. Chief Justice of India
    • D. Speaker of Lok Sabha

11. 11. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to:

    • A. President
    • B. Rajya Sabha
    • C. Lok Sabha
    • D. Parliament

12. 12. Who presides over the meetings of the Union Council of Ministers?

    • A. President
    • B. Prime Minister
    • C. Vice-President
    • D. Speaker of Lok Sabha