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Executive power

Asked 2 times in CDS over 5 years (2017–2022), peaking in 2017.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
2
Years active
2017–2022
Span
2017
Peak
2/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CDS — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2017
  • Recurs across 2 years (2017–2022)

Across exams

CDS · 2

How the concept evolved

117
122
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 2) are since 2016.

Sample questions

You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2022
According to the Constitution of India, which one of the following statements is not correct ?
  1. A The executive powers of the Union shall be vested in the President of India.
  2. B Parliament, by law, can confer functions on authorities other than the President of India.
  3. C The President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of all Members of Parliament and all Members of all State Legislatures. ✓
  4. 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?

  1. The executive power of the Union shall be vested in the President
  2. The executive power shall be exercised by the President only through officers subordinate to him
  3. 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.

  1. A 1, 2 and 3
  2. B 1 and 2 only
  3. C 1 and 3 only ✓
  4. D 3 only
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Polity & Governance › Union & State Executive

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