Practice Discretionary Powers of the President - 6.3 | Chapter 5: The Executive | ICSE Class 12 Political Science
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define discretionary powers in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about when the President can act without advice.

Question 2

Easy

In what situation can a President appoint a Prime Minister?

💡 Hint: Consider the election outcomes.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What do discretionary powers of the President allow?

  • Independent decision-making in all cases
  • Decision-making only during crises
  • Decision-making in specific situations

💡 Hint: Think about what scenarios these powers are used in.

Question 2

True or False: The President can act without the advice of the Council of Ministers at all times.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the typical roles of the President.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider a scenario where a political party wins an election with 48% of the seats in Lok Sabha, what would the President’s considerations be regarding appointment and governance?

💡 Hint: Consider coalition politics in India.

Question 2

Discuss the implications if the President were to abuse their discretionary powers by ignoring the advisory from the Council of Ministers. What potential issues could arise?

💡 Hint: Think about the importance of checks and balances.

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