Quiz July 15, 2026

With reference to the Representation of People Act 1951, consider the following statements.

1. A person to be elected to the legislative council must be an elector for an assembly constituency in the concerned state. 
2. A person to be elected to the legislative assembly must be an elector for an assembly constituency in the concerned state. 

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following classification of veto power enjoyed by the executive in modern states.

1.  Absolute veto
2. Qualified veto
3. Suspensive veto
4.  Pocket veto

Out of the above, which veto powers are vested in the President of India?

With reference to the pardoning power of the President, consider the following statements.

1. The President cannot exercise her pardoning power independently of the cabinet. 
2. The exercise of pardoning power by the President can never be subjected to a judicial review.
3. The President is bound to give reasons for her pardon order.

Which of the above is/are correct?

With reference to the Vice President (VP) of India, consider the following statements. 

1. The nomination of a candidate for election to the office of VP must be subscribed by at least 30 electors as proposers and 30 electors as seconders. 
2. The electoral college for election to Vice President comprises both elected and nominated members of the Parliament and State Legislatures. 
3. A formal impeachment is not required for removal of the Vice President.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

With reference to viticulture, consider the following statements.

1. It requires a hot and dry period for ample growth of crops.
2. Viticulture is practised in areas with China-type climate.
3. It provides crucial raw material for the wine making industry.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?