Sample questions
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CDS2022
According to the Constitution of India, which one of the following statements is not correct ?
- A The executive powers of the Union shall be vested in the President of India.
- B Parliament, by law, can confer functions on authorities other than the President of India.
- C The President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of all Members of Parliament and all Members of all State Legislatures. ✓
- D A person, having held office as the President, shall be eligible for election to that office for the second term.
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Polity & Governance › Union & State Executive
CDS2017
Which of the following statements relating to the powers of the President of India is/are correct?
- The executive power of the Union shall be vested in the President
- The executive power shall be exercised by the President only through officers subordinate to him
- The supreme command of the defence forces of the Union shall be vested in the President
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A 1, 2 and 3
- B 1 and 2 only
- C 1 and 3 only ✓
- D 3 only
✓ Correct answer: (C)
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