SSC Civics CHP – 2 Test MARKS: 20

Q.1. Fill in the blanks: (3 marks)

1. The __________ is the first citizen of India.

2. The elected members of both the houses of Parliament elect the ___________.

3. The ___________ is the chief spokesperson of foreign policy.

4. The Lok Sabha session begins with the address by the _________.

5. The Union Executive is collectively responsible to the _________.

6. The Prime Minister is a link between the President and ______________.

7. The ___________ is the executive head of the Union.

8. The ___________ is the supreme commander of defence forces.

9. In 2002, the president issued an ordinance for the prevention of ________ which

became an act later.

10. The ________________ is the head of Council of Ministers.

11. The ________________ is the leader of Lok Sabha.

12. The ___________ summons and prorogues the sessions of Parliament.

Q.2. Answer the following questions in 25-30 words: (5 marks)

1. What qualifications are required for contesting the Presidential election?

2. When does the President proclaim a national emergency?

3. What changes are caused by the imposition of a financial emergency?

4. Which appointments are made by the President?

5. State any two functions of the Prime Minister.

Q.3. Write notes in 25 to 30 words each: (2 marks)

1. Judicial powers of the President.

2. Formation of the Council of Ministers.

Q.4. Answer the following questions in 50-60 words: (10 marks)

1. Give information about the election and powers of Vice-President.

2. What role does the Council of Ministers play in formulating foreign policy?

3. Write a note on bureaucracy.

4. Explain the impeachment process.

5. Write a note on State Emergency/Presidential Rule.