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1. What does 'Article 55' of the Indian Constitution deal with?

ADeals with matters relating to, or connected with, the election of the President or Vice President
BPrescribes the time for holding an election to fill a vacancy in the office of Vice President
CLays down the manner of election of the President
DProvides for discharge of the President's functions by the Vice President during a casual vacancy

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Answer: C

'Article 55': Lays down the manner of election of the President.

2. What does 'Article 56' of the Indian Constitution deal with?

AProvides for discharge of the President's functions by the Vice President during a casual vacancy
BPrescribes the term of office of the President (5 years) and provisions for resignation/removal
CDeals with matters relating to, or connected with, the election of the President or Vice President
DProvides that a person is eligible for re-election to the office of President

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Answer: B

'Article 56': Prescribes the term of office of the President (5 years) and provisions for resignation/removal.

3. What does 'Article 57' of the Indian Constitution deal with?

ALays down the manner of election of the Vice President
BPrescribes the time for holding an election to fill a vacancy in the office of Vice President
CPrescribes the oath or affirmation to be made by the President
DProvides that a person is eligible for re-election to the office of President

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Answer: D

'Article 57': Provides that a person is eligible for re-election to the office of President.

4. What does 'Article 58' of the Indian Constitution deal with?

APrescribes the term of office of the Vice President and the manner of removal
BLays down the qualifications required for election as President
CPrescribes the term of office of the President (5 years) and provisions for resignation/removal
DDeals with the conduct of business of the Government of India

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Answer: B

'Article 58': Lays down the qualifications required for election as President.

5. What does 'Article 60' of the Indian Constitution deal with?

AProvides that a person is eligible for re-election to the office of President
BPrescribes the oath or affirmation to be made by the President
CPrescribes the oath or affirmation to be made by the Vice President
DDeals with the extent of the executive power of the Union

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Answer: B

'Article 60': Prescribes the oath or affirmation to be made by the President.

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Union Executive Articles — Polity Questions & Practice

Practice questions on Union Executive Articles — with answers

1. What does 'Article 55' of the Indian Constitution deal with?

2. What does 'Article 56' of the Indian Constitution deal with?

3. What does 'Article 57' of the Indian Constitution deal with?

4. What does 'Article 58' of the Indian Constitution deal with?

5. What does 'Article 60' of the Indian Constitution deal with?

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