Morning Star solutions for Total History and Civics [English] Class 10 chapter 2 - The President and The Vice-President [Latest edition]

Who is the head of the state of the Indian Union?

Who is the Supreme commander of the Defence Forces of India?

What is the minimum age to be elected as the President of India? 

Name the President of India.

What is the security deposit of a candidate for Presidential Election?

The power to summon Parliament is subject to the condition that there should not be a gap of more than ______ months between two session of each house.  

No Bill can become a Law without the assent and the signature of the ______.

Which amongst the following is not an Emergency Power of the President? 

For how long can President's rule be imposed in a state? 

Which article stipulates that there shall be a Vice President of India? 

Who administers the oath of office to the President of India?

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

Name the body involved in the election of the President.

Name the process involved in the election of the President. 

Why is the President elected by indirect elections? 

How can the President vacate his/her office? 

On what grounds can the President of India be removed from office? 

Mention the occasion when the President addresses both the Houses of Parliament assembled together.

How is the Vice-President of India elected?

How long can the Vice-President continue to hold office even after the expiry of his/her term?

How can the Vice-President of India be removed from his office?

State the power of Vice-President as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

The President of India enjoys vast powers. In this context, briefly explain: 

1. Any three of his/her Executive Powers.
2. Any three of his/her Legislative Powers.
3. Any two of his/her Judicial Powers.

According to Dr. Ambedkar, "The President represents the nation but does not rule the nation." In this context answer the following questions:

1. The President of India is referred to as a nominal head of the State. State two examples of his legislative powers that suggest his nominal status.
2. Mention the circumstances when the President can declare a national emergency.
3. Explain two discretionary Powers of the President. 

The President may declare an emergency in a State, if he/she is convinced of the breakdown of constitutional machinery in the State. In this context, answer the following questions:

1. When can such an emergency be proclaimed? Why is such an emergency often referred to as President's Rule?
2. What is the duration of such an emergency? State two conditions under which such an emergency can be extended beyond one year.
3. State the effect of the emergency on the administration of the State.

According to Article 63 of our Constitution "There shall be a Vice-President of India". In this context, state 

1. the manner of his/her election;
2. any three qualifications for election; and
3. two of his/her important powers.

Study the picture and answer the questions that follow:

1. Identify the building in the picture and state where it is located. Whose official residence is it?
2. State the qualifications necessary to become the President of India.
3. Why is it said that the President of India is only a nominal head?

Suppose you have a penfriend who lives in Los Angeles in the USA. He/She wants to know the difference in powers of the Presidents of India and the USA. Tell him/her the differences and also who has more powers.

Suppose riots break out in your State and there is a break down of law and order. What will the Governor of your State do and what will be its consequences?