Question

The President nominates ___________ Anglo-Indian members to the Lok Sabha.
A.2
B.1
C.5
D.7

Answer 1

Hint: The powers and the function of the President can be divided into two categories - normal and abnormal powers and functions. The normal functions of the President include executive, legislative, judiciary and miscellaneous.

Complete Answer: Indian Constitution has adopted the West Minster model of government where the head of the State is the President, who is the nominal executive. He is elected for a term of 5 years and takes the oath of office in the presence of the Chief Justice of India. The President enjoys vast power and function such as executive, legislative, judiciary and miscellaneous.

The Legislative powers of the President are:
- He has the power to summon and prorogue the session of the parliament. The President can also dissolve the Lok Sabha.
- The President nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha from among persons having special knowledge in literature, science, arts and social service. He can also nominate two persons from the Anglo-Indian Community to the Lok Sabha if he feels that the community has not been adequately represented in the House.
- The President has the power to address and send messages to the parliament. He can address either the House of Parliament or both Houses assembled together. After a General election, the first session of the Parliament and the first session of the new year opens with the inauguration of the President.
- Every bill passed by parliament requires the assent of the President before becoming an Act.

Thus, the correct answer is option (A).

Note: There are certain bills such as money bills which cannot be introduced in the Parliament without the prior recommendation of the President.