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TNPSC Indian Constitution Articles Quiz - Part 2 (Union & State Executive)

Free TNPSC Constitution Articles quiz for Group 1, Group 2, Group 2A, Group 4 and VAO aspirants. Practice MCQs on the President, Vice President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers, Attorney General, Governor and State Executive to revise Indian Polity for TNPSC and other Tamil Nadu government exams.

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08 Jul 2026

Q1 Under Article 53, in whom is the executive power of the Union vested, and how is it exercised?

Easy

A. Directly by the Prime Minister acting alone B. In the President, exercised directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with the Constitution C. In the Parliament as a collective body D. In the Cabinet Secretary as head of the civil services

Q2 The President of India is elected by an Electoral College under Article 54. Which of the following is a member of this Electoral College? (TNPSC Group 4 2021)

Medium

A. Nominated members of the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha B. Members of Municipalities and Panchayats C. Elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of States and elected members of both Houses of Parliament D. Members of the Legislative Councils of States

Q3 The President of India can be removed from office before the expiry of the term only through impeachment for 'violation of the Constitution' under which Article?

Medium

A. Article 56 B. Article 61 C. Article 72 D. Article 78

Q4 Which constitutional functionary acts as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha under Article 64?

Easy

A. The President of India B. The Prime Minister C. The Vice-President of India D. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Q5 Under Article 74, the President shall act in accordance with the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister. Which amendment made this advice binding on the President?

Hard

A. 24th Amendment Act, 1971 B. 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 C. 44th Amendment Act, 1978 D. 7th Amendment Act, 1956

Q6 Who is the highest law officer of the Government of India, appointed under Article 76, whose duty is to give advice to the Government on legal matters?

Easy

A. The Solicitor General of India B. The Chief Justice of India C. The Attorney General for India D. The Law Secretary

Q7 Statement I: Article 78 requires the Prime Minister to communicate to the President all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union. Statement II: Article 78 also empowers the President to call for information relating to any proposal on which a decision has been taken by a Minister but not considered by the Council. Which is correct?

Hard

A. Only Statement I is correct B. Only Statement II is correct C. Both Statements I and II are correct D. Neither Statement is correct

Q8 Under Article 153, every State shall have a Governor, but which of the following statements about this office is correct?

Medium

A. One person can never be appointed as Governor of more than one State B. A single person may be appointed as Governor for two or more States, as permitted by the 7th Amendment Act, 1956 C. The Governor is directly elected by the people of the State D. The Governor's term is fixed at 5 years and cannot be cut short under any circumstances

Q9 Article 163 deals with the Council of Ministers to aid and advise the Governor. In which situation does the Governor act in his own discretion, as recognised under this Article? (TNPSC Group 2 2019)

Hard

A. While signing all ordinary bills passed by the State Legislature B. While appointing the Chief Minister in a clear majority situation C. Where the Constitution requires the Governor to exercise a function in his discretion, such as reserving a bill for the President's consideration D. While presenting the State Budget

Q10 Who is appointed under Article 165 as the highest law officer of a State, tasked with giving legal advice to the State Government?

Easy

A. The Advocate General for the State B. The State Public Prosecutor C. The Chief Justice of the High Court D. The State Law Secretary

Q11 Under Article 200, when a bill passed by the State Legislature is presented to the Governor, which of the following is NOT among his options?

Medium

A. Give assent to the bill B. Withhold assent to the bill C. Return the bill (if not a Money Bill) for reconsideration D. Directly repeal the bill and dissolve the State Legislature

Q12 Article 213 empowers the Governor to promulgate Ordinances when the State Legislature is not in session. For how long does such an Ordinance remain in force after the Legislature reassembles, unless withdrawn earlier or disapproved?

Medium

A. 6 weeks from reassembly B. 6 months from reassembly C. 30 days from reassembly D. It remains in force permanently unless repealed