Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which Article of the Constitution of India authorises the President to seek the option of the Supreme Court in specific categories of matters ?

Options:

Article 144

Article 145

Article 142

Article 143

Correct Answer:

Article 143

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4 - Article 143

The important articles associated with the President of India in the Indian Constitution are:

Chapter I : The Executive

Article 52: The President of India
Article 53: Executive Power of the Union
Article 54: Election of President
Article 55: Manner of Election of President
Article 56: Term of office of President
Article 57: Eligibility for re-election
Article 58: Qualifications for Election as President
Article 59: Conditions of President’s office
Article 60: Oath or affirmation by the President
Article 61: Procedure for Impeachment of the President
Article 62: Time of holding election to fill a vacancy in the office of President and the term of office or person elected to fill a casual vacancy


A few more important articles related to the President:

Article 78: Specifies the duties of the Prime Minister, who is to communicate to the President all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation
Article 86: Deals with the right of the President to address and send messages to either House of Parliament.
Article 111: Specifies the procedure for assent to bills passed by Parliament, which includes the President's assent.
Article 123: Grants the President the power to promulgate ordinances during the recess of Parliament.
Article 143: Provides for the power of the President to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on questions of law or fact.