Kerala PSC Previous Year Questions on President of India

Master the 'President of India' topic for your Kerala PSC exam! This blog post provides a laser-focused compilation of previous year questions (PYQs) on the President of India, an important topic in the Indian Polity & Constitution section. 

Prepare effectively for your upcoming Kerala PSC exam by reviewing essential questions and key concepts to ensure you ace this vital part of the syllabus.


Previous Year Repeated PSC Questions on the President of India (Indian Polity)


  • ഇന്ത്യയുടെ പ്രഥമപൗരൻ? പ്രസിഡന്റ്. (Village Field Assistant, 2017)
  • Who is the Head of the Indian Republic? President of India. (Deputy Collector (SR for SC/ST), 2019)
  • Which of the following statements about ARTICLE 55 OF INDIAN CONSTITUTION is correct? (High School Teacher (Sanskrit), 2025)
    • (i) It deals with the election of the President of India.
    • (ii) It deals with the executive power of the Union.
    • (iii) It deals with the manner of election of the President of India.
    •        (A) Only (i) & (ii)
    •        (B) Only (iii)
    •        (C) All of the above
    •        (D) Only (i) & (iii)

  • ഇന്ത്യയുടെ ആദ്യ രാഷ്ട്രപതി? ഡോ. രാജേന്ദ്രപ്രസാദ്.  (LGS, 2017)
  • The idea of an elected President at the head of the Parliamentary system, India borrowed from – Ireland. (Jr Instructor (Architectural Assistant (SR for SC/ST), 2017)
  • ഇന്ത്യയുടെ സർവ്വസൈന്യാധിപൻ ആരാണ്? രാഷ്ട്രപതി. (LGS Exservice, 2018)
  • Where did India borrow the idea, as the President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces? America. (Lab Technical Assistant- Physical Education, 2017)
  • Which of the following is not a basic feature of the Indian Constitution? (Deputy Collector (SR for SC/ST), 2019)
    • (A) Parliamentary Government         (B) Independent Judiciary
    • (C) Presidential Government          (D) Unitary Government

  • The First acting President of India – V. V. Giri.  (Security Guard 2018; Women Police Constable (NCA), 2015)
  • Who was the first woman to become the President of India? Pratibha Patil. (Secretariat Assistant 2025; Security Guard 2018; Cine Assistant- Unit Boy( NCA), Film Development Corporation, 2014; Confidential Assistant Gr II & Stenographer, 2013)
  • To whom does a Governor address his resignation? President. (University Assistant 2019)
  • To whom does the President of India address his/her resignation letter? Vice-President of India. (Secretariat Assistant 2025)
  • All disputes relating to the election of the President shall be decided by – The Supreme Court.  (Junior Receptionist, Receptionist cum Telephone Operator Degree Level Main Exam, 2022)
  • Article 361 of the Constitution of India guarantees the privilege to the President of India that he shall – Not be answerable to any court proceedings during the term of his office. (Assistant Public Prosecutor Gr II, 2019)
  • Who has been appointed as the secretary to the President of India? Deepti Umashankar.***  (HSST Zoology Jr, 2018)

  • First Indian President to vote in the General Election – K. R. Narayanan. (Confidential Assistant Gr II, 2014)
  • K.R Narayanan became the president of India in – 1997. (Confidential Assistant Gr II & Stenographer, 2013)
  • The President of India who is elected with the lowest victory margin? V. V. Giri. (Research Assistant, Planning Board, 2018)
  • Which of the following is the correct chronological order of the Presidents of India? (Secretariat Assistant 2025)
    • (i) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
    • (ii) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
    • (iii) Dr. Zakir Husain
    • (iv) V. V. Giri

      • (A) (ii), (i), (iii) and (iv)              (B) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
      • (C) (ii), (iii), (i) and (iv)               (D) (iii), (ii), (i) and (iv)


Electoral Process


  • The Indian President is elected by – An electoral college.  (Administrative Officer, KSRTC, 2015)
  • Which Article is associated with the election of the Indian President? 54. (Caretaker (Male), 2018)
  • Which one of the following does not constitute the electoral college for electing the President of India? (Armed Police SI, 2023)
    • (A) Elected members of the Lok Sabha
    • (B) Elected members of the Rajya Sabha
    • (C) Elected members of the legislative Assembly of each State
    • (D) Elected members of the Legislative Council



Qualification, Term & Removal


  • The minimum age to become President in India is – 35. (Assistant Professor in Neurosurgery, 2018)
  • The term of the President expires – Five years from the date of entering to office. (Assistant Public Prosecutor Gr II, 2019)
  • The President of India gives resignation to – Vice President. (Jr Instructor (Fruit & Vegetable Processing), 2018)
  • The President’s office may terminate within the term of five years in which of the following ways? (Special Branch Assistant, 2022)
    • i. By resignation in writing under his hand, addressed to the Chief Justice of India.
    • ii. By resignation in writing under his hand, addressed to the Vice-President of India.
    • iii. By removal for violation of the Constitution, by the process of impeachment.

    • (A) Only i and iii
    • (B) Only ii and iii
    • (C) Only i and ii
    • (D) All of the above

  • Which of the following statements is/are correct about the vacancy in the office of the President of India? (Tahsildar/Sr Superintendent, 2022)
    • (i)   On the expiry of his term of five years.
    • (ii)  By his death.
    • (iii) By his resignation.
    • (iv) On his removal by impeachment.
    • (v)  Otherwise. e.g.. on the setting aside of his election as President.

    • (A)  All of the above (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), and (v)           (B)  Only (ii) and (iii)
    • (C)  Only (i)                                                                (D)  Only (v)

  • The President of India can be impeached for violation of the Constitution, with which article? Article 61. (Secretariat Assistant, 2018)
  • Which of the following articles provides for the impeachment of the President? (Lecturer in Painting, 2017)
    • (A) Article 63 
    • (B) Article 65
    • (C) Article 123
    • (D) Article 61

  • Impeachment Proceedings against the President for Violation of the Constitution can be initiated in – Either House of Parliament.
  • What are the grounds for impeachment of the President of India? (Jr Assistant/ Assistant Gr II/ EDP Assistant, 2022)
    • 1. Violation of the Constitution                       2. Loss of confidence in Parliament

    • 3. Recommendation of the Supreme Court     4. Recommendation of the Cabinet

      • (A) 1      (B) 2      (C) 1 and 2     (D) 1, 2 and 4



Powers of the President of India


  • പാർലമെന്റ് വിളിച്ചു ചേർക്കുന്നതാര്? രാഷ്ട്രപതി. (Lab Assistant, 2018) 
  • Who has the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha? President.  (Agricultural Officer, 2016)
  • The power to dissolve the Lok Sabha is vested with – President of India on the advice of the Prime Minister.  (Assistant Public Prosecutor Gr II, 2019)
  • Who has the power to summon a joint sitting of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in case of a dead lock between them is? The President of India. (Schedule Caste Development Officer Gr I, 2014)
  • Identify the wrong statement with regard to the Power of the President of India. (KAS, 2025)
    • (A) Power to appoint ministers
    • (B) Power to Pardon cases of Court-martial
    • (C) Absolute power to appoint Inferior Officers
    • (D) Power to Summon Parliament

  • What is the duration of the President’s rule in a state when there is a breakdown of constitutional machinery? 6 months, extendable for a maximum of 3 years. (Sales Assistant Gr II, 2024)
  • By the Indian Constitution, who has the power to make a 'Proclamation of Emergency'?
  • National emergency can be declared by the President only – On the grounds of internal disturbance. (Agricultural Officer, 2016)
  • Which Article of the Indian Constitution empowers the President of India to declare a financial emergency? Article 360. (Secretariat Assistant, 2018)
  • The maximum period for which a proclamation of emergency issued by the President can remain in force without approval by a resolution of the Parliament is – Six months from the date of issue. (Secretariat Assistant, 2007)
  • Article _____ empowered President of India to assume himself all or any of the functions of the state – 356. (Data Entry Operator, 2018)
  • The President of India who announced the Emergency of 1975 – Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed. (Company/Corporation Assistant & Assistant Information Officer, 2018)
  • The President’s rule in a state under Article 356 of the Constitution of India can be extended up to a maximum period of – 3 years. (High Court Assistant, 2019)
  • The President of India issued a proclamation, taking over the administration of Kerala State on July 31, 1959 under the section ______ of the constitution of India – 356. (L.D. Typist, 2014)
  • Article 72 of the Indian Constitution gives the power to the President of India to – Commute a Death sentence. (Assistant Manager Gr II Farming Corp, 2018)
  • The power of the President to issue an ordinance is – Legislative power. (Assistant Public Prosecutor Gr II, 2019)
  • Which of the following statements is/are wrong in case of Presidential Ordinances? (High School Teacher Sanskrit, 2022)
    • (i) Except when both the Houses of Parliament are in session
    • (ii) Ordinances should be laid before both Houses of Parliament within six months
    • (iii) A Presidential Ordinance has the same force and effect as an Act of Parliament

    •         (A) Only (i) and (iii)
    •         (B) Only (i)
    •         (C) Only (ii) and (iii)
    •         (D) Only (ii)

  • Treaty-making power is conferred upon – President of India, but is subject to ratification by the Parliament. (Assistant Public Prosecutor Gr II, 2019)
  • A bill presented in the Parliament becomes an Act only after – The President has given assent to it. (High Court Assistant, 2019)
  • An Ordinary Bill becomes a law – When it is passed by both Houses and gets the assent of the President.  (Assistant Public Prosecutor Gr II, 2019)
  • When the President of India decides not to take any action on the Bill passed by the two Houses of the Legislature, it is known as – Pocket Veto. (Degree Level Prelims Stage 3, 2022)
  • Who appoints the Finance Commission? President of India.  (WPC (NCA), 2018)
  • Finance Commission is constituted by the President of India as per Article ______ of the Indian Constitution – 280. (Data Entry Operator, 2018)
  • Who is the Chancellor of the Central University of Kerala? President of India.   (Secretary, Cooperative Societies, 2019)

Appointments by the President of India


  • The Inter-State Council is appointed by – The President of India. (KAS, 2025)
  • Article 155-156 of the Indian Constitution deal with – President’s power to appoint and dismiss the Governor.  (Assistant Public Prosecutor Gr II, 2019)
  • The chairman of the UPSC is appointed by the – President. (Deputy Collector, 2011)
  • The Chairman and members of the Union Public Service Commission are appointed by – President. (University Assistant 2019)
    • Who appointed the members to the Union Public Service Commission in India? President of India. (Lab Technical Assistant- Physical Education, 2017)
  • Who can remove a member of a State Public Service Commission? The President of India. (Armed Police SI, 2023)
  • Judges of the Supreme Courts are appointed by – President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Lecturer in Educational Psychology, 2018)
    • Who appoints the Judges of the Supreme Court? President of India. (Deputy Collector (SR for SC/ST), 2019)
    • The authority to appoint Supreme Court Judges in India – President. (Confidential Assistant Gr II, 2018)
  • Out of the total 250 members of the Rajya Sabha, how many are nominated by the President of India? 12. (Secretariat Assistant, 2007)
  • The President of India appoints the Comptroller and Auditor General as per Article? 148. (Data Entry Operator, 2019)

Miscellaneous


  • Which bill of the Kerala legislature got assent from the President of India, that reserved and referred to the presidential assent by the Kerala Governor in the year 2023? The Kerala Lokayukta (Amendment) Bill, 2022.  (Jr Assistant, LD Clerk, Sr Superintendent, 2024)
  • In which case, the Supreme Court of India observed that the Governor occupies the same constitutional status as the President at the central level? Ram Jawaya Kapoor Vs The State of Punjab. (HSST Botany Jr, 2018)

*** updated according to current statistics

The above questions about the President of India are taken from several Kerala PSC question papers. We will update this post when we review additional older and newer question papers.


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