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Class 9 Civics
Working Of Institutions
Quiz 12
Judicial review in Indian Constitution is based on _________.
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procedure established by Law
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due process of Law
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rule of Law
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Precedents and Conventions.
Explanation
The doctrine of Judicial review in the Indian constitution is adopted from the constitution of America.
In India, Judicial review is based on the "procedure established by Law" and in America, it is based on "due process of law"
In India, the Supreme Court can declare any action or act of legislature invalid if it is against the constitution. It does not check whether the laws made by the parliament is fair, just or not arbitrary
But in America, the Supreme court not only checks if there is a law to deprive the life and personal liberty of individuals but also see if the law made is fair, just or not arbitrary.
The power to grant pardon given to the President of India under Article $$72$$ of Constitution can be exercised _____________________.
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Only after the trail and on the sentence of conviction
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During or after trial but never before trail
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At any time before, during or after the trail
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Either before or after the trail but never during the trial of the case
Explanation
Article 72 of the Constitution of India empowers the President to grant pardons to persons who have been tried and convicted of any offence in all cases where the:
1. Punishment or sentence is for an offence against a union law;
2. Punishment or sentence is by a court martial;
3. Sentence is sentence of death.
Mark the most appropriate statement ____________________.
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The President of India is the real Head of the Union
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The President of India is merely a nominal Head of the Union
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The President of India is a Executive Head of the Union
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The President of India is only a ceremonial Head of the Union
Explanation
The President of India is the chief executive head of the Union. Article 53 of the Constitution of India provides that the executive power of the Union shall be vested in the President. Article 77 provides that all the executive action of the Government of India shall be taken in the name of the President.
The Constitution of India has ensured independence of judiciary by
(i) Protecting salaries and service conditions of judges
(ii) Prohibiting the judges from carrying on practice in courts of law after retirement
(iii) Providing single judiciary
(iv)ensuring security of tenure of judges
Codes:
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ii, iii, iv
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i, iii, iv
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i, ii, iii, iv
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i, iii
The power of declaring any community as Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes is with ____________.
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Parliament
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Home Minister
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President of India
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Chairman of SC/ST Commission
Explanation
The President is empowered to declare with respect to any State or Union territories by public notification specify any caste, race or tribes or tribal communities or group to be scheduled castes and scheduled tribes respectively.
Which one of the following authorities is competent to seek the advisory opinion of the Supreme Court of India?
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The Parliament of India
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The Governor of a State
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The Prime Minister of India
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The President of India
Explanation
Under Article 143 of the Constitution the President is authorised to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on following matters:
1) Any question of law or fact of public importance
2) any dispute arising out of any pre constitution treaty, agreement, covenant , agreement etc
The supreme court may give or refuse to give it's opinion in first case whereas it must give it's advisory opinion in second case. The advice so given is not binding on the President. The minimum number of judges to sit on the Constitutional Bench or on Bench which gives its advisory opinion on the reference by the President must be one half of the total strength of the Supreme Court.
Which among the following Statements is/are true about the provision of aid and advice of council of ministers to President of India?
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President acts in accordance with the advice of council of ministers
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President may require the council of ministers to reconsider such advice
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President shall have to act in accordance with the advice tendered after such reconsideration
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All the above
Who summons the meetings of the Parliament?
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President
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Prime Minister
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Speaker of Lok Sabha
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Minister of Parliamentary Affairs on the advice of Union Cabinet
Explanation
The President is an Integral Part of the Parliament. The Parliament consists of the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and the President.He is the head of the executive and enjoys certain powers.
Legislative Powers
He can address the Parliament at the beginning of first session after each general year and first session of each year. He can summon or prorogue the Parliament or dissolve the Lok Sabha. He is empowered to call for Joint meeting of both the Houses of the Parliament to resolve a deadlock regarding the bill or any other question.
Who appoints the Attorney General for India?
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President of India
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Prime Minister of India
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Chief Justice of India
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Union Law Minister
Explanation
The Attorney General for India is appointed by the President. He must be a person who is qualified to be appointed a judge of the Supreme Court. In other words, he must be a citizen of India and he must have been a judge of some high court for five years or an advocate of some high court for ten years or an eminent jurist. He holds office during the pleasure of the President.
Which of the following constitutional authorities can settle the dispute regarding the election of President and Vice President of India.
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The Supreme Court
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The Election Commission
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The Parliament
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The Supreme Court as well as High Courts
Explanation
According to the article 71, all disputes and doubts regarding to the election of the President and the Vice-President are inquired into and decided by the Supreme Court whose decision is final.
The Council of Ministers are selected by the _______________.
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Speaker of Lok Sabha
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Prime Minister
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President
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Vice President
Explanation
The Prime Minister is appointed by the President, while the other ministers
are appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
This
means that the President can appoint only those persons as ministers who are
recommended by the Prime minister.
The correct statement among the following is: __________________. Explain why?
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The President has power to remove the Prime Minister but not any of his ministers unless so advised by the Prime Minister
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The President has power neither to remove the Prime Minister nor any of his ministers unless the Prime Minister loses the support of majority in Lok Sabha and tenders his resignation
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The President can remove Prime Minister the moment he loses his majority in the Lok Sabha
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The President has a power to remove any of the ministers at his pleasure
Explanation
The President is an integral part of the Parliament. He is empowered to remove Prime Minister and any of his ministers only in the situation when the ruling government loses majority in the lok sabha and where the prime minister resigns from his post. Then he can dissolve lok sabha before the completion of its normal term.
Limitations are placed on the President during _____________ Emergency.
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State
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Military
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National
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Financial
Explanation
Limitations are placed on the President during National Emergency to prevent abuse of the massive power vested in the President by Article 352. Though the President can proclaim emergency, it will automatically be revoked if the Parliament does not approve this proclamation within 30 days.
When proclamation of emergency is issued by the President under Article $$352$$ of the Constitution of India _______________.
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Fundamental Rights are automatically suspended
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The freedom under Article $$19$$ are automatically suspended and other Fundamental Rights can be suspended by an order of the President
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The freedoms under Article $$19$$ are automatically suspended and other Fundamental Rights, except those under Article $$20$$ and $$21$$, can be suspended by an Order of the President
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Only freedom under Article $$19$$ are suspended and other Fundamental Rights cannot be suspended
Explanation
National emergency can be declared by the President under Article 352 of the Constitution on the grounds of war, external aggression and armed rebellion. The President is empowered to suspend Fundamental rights and their enforcement except Article 20 and 21. Article 19 can be suspended only on the ground d of war and external aggression. The President can give certain directions to center in exercising the function of state. The Life of Lok Sabha and State Legislature can be extended beyond normal term of five years but one year at a time.
When the President of India is satisfied that the financial credit of Government of India is threatened he may ___________________.
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Direct reduction in number of members in the Finance Commission
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Proclaim financial emergency
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Impose President's Rule in any State
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Direct Parliament to pass special Financial Bill
Explanation
Under Article 360 of the Indian Constitution President can impose financial emergency if he is satisfied that a situation has arisen due to which financial stability or credit of India or any part of it is in danger. The proclamation must be approved by both the houses of Parliament within two months of it's issue.
The powers of the President are__________________.
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Beyond the Constitution
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In accordance with the Constitution
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In accordance with the Parliament only
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Supra-Constitutional
Explanation
The President is the chief executive head of the Union. The Constitution provides that the executive power of the union shall be vested in the president and shall be exercised by him directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with this constitution. Hence, the exercise of power of the president is to be done in the manner as provided by and in the constitution.
Which one of the following statements is correct ____________.
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Chief Election Commissioner of India holds his office during the pleasure of President
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The Governor of the State holds his office during the pleasure of the President
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The Prime Minister can only be removed by a resolution passed by both House of President
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The Speaker of the lok sabha can be removed at pleasure of the President
Explanation
The Chief Election Commissioner of India holds the office for a period of six years or until he attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. He can resign at any time or can also be removed before the expiry of the term. Thus, the statement that Chief Election Commissioner of India holds his office during the pleasure of President is false.
The Governor of the State is neither elected directly nor indirectly. He is appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal. A Governor of the State hold his office for a term of five years, however, this term is subject to the pleasure of President. Thus, the statement that the Governor holds his office during the pleasure of the President is correct.
The Prime Minister as long as he enjoys the majority support in Lok Sabha cannot be dismissed. But as soon as he loses the vote of confidence in Lok Sabha(Lower House) he must resign or the President can dismiss him. So, the statement that the Prime Minister can only be removed by a resolution passed by both Houses of Parliament is false.
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by Lok Sabha from amongst its members. The statement that the Speaker of Lok Sabha can be removed at the pleasure of the President is false. The speaker of Lok Sabha has to vacate his office in the following three cases:
1- if he ceases to be a member of Lok Sabha;
2- if he resigns by writing to the Deputy Speaker; and
3- if she is removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all the members of Lok Sabha.
Like President of India the Governor has __________________.
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Power to grant pardons etc., to any convict
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no power to grant pardons etc., to any convict
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to send the petition to president of India for such purpose
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none of the above
Explanation
Like the President of India the Governor has the power to grant pardons, reprive, respite, remit, suspend or commute the punishment or sentence of any person convicted of any offence against a state law. But, unlike President he can't pardon the death sentence.
The Governor is free to resign from his office by giving resignation, but he can be removed from the office ____________________.
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by the President at his pleasure
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by impeachment in Parliament
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on the advice of Chief Minister
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on the majority passed by two-third majority in Vidhan Sabha.
Explanation
The Governor of the State is neither elected directly nor indirectly. He is appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal. A Governor of the State hold his office for a term of five years, however, this term is subject to the pleasure of President. Further, the Governor can resign at any time by addressing a resignation letter to the President.
Under the provisions of Article $$78$$, the duties of Prime Minister of India as respects the furnishing of Information to the President of India includes.
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All decisions of council of ministers relating to administration affairs of the Union of India and proposals for any legislation
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Furnishing of such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the union and proposals for legislature as the president may call for
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Submission for the consideration of the Council of ministers, it the president so requires, any matters on which a decision has been taken by a minister but which has not been considered by the council
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All the above
Explanation
Articld 78 of the Constitution of India provides that :
It shall be the duty of the Prime Minister:-
(a) 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;
(b) to furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation as the President may call for; and
(c) if the President so requires, to submit for the consideration of the Council of Ministers any matter on which a decision has been taken by a Minister but which has not been considered by the Council.
There is provision for appointment of a person as Governor of two or more States. If this is the case, then his emoluments and allowances shall be __________________________.
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allocated among the states in such proportion as per determination by President of India
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paid as per State Legislature decides
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paid for one State function only
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none of the above
Explanation
The Governor of the State is entitled to such emoluments, allowances and privileges as may be determined by Parliament. Further, there is provision for appointment of a person as Governor of two or more States. In such a case the emoluments and allowances payable to him are shared by the states in such proportion as determined by the President of India.
If you are elected as the President of India which of the following decision can you take on your own?
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Select the person you like as Prime Minister.
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Dismiss a Prime Minister who has a majority in Lok Sabha.
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Ask for reconsideration of a bill passed by both the Houses.
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Nominate the leaders of your choice to the Council of Ministers.
Parliament enables Indian citizens to
participate in _____________ .
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Decision making
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Control the government
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Both a and b
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None of these
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Parliament enables Indian citizens to participate in - a)
Decision makin
g via. Representative democracy. ; b)
Control the government
: Government is in power till parliament has confidence over it. once a no-confidence motion is passed by parliament government is lost.
The States and the Central Government derive power from-
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the Constitution of India
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the President of India
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the Prime Minister of India
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the Parliament of India
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The States and the Central Government derive power from the Constitution of India.
Choose the most appropriate option.
In case of death of both the President and Vice-President of India, who shall act as the President of India?
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Prime Minister
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The Parliament will nominate from among its Members
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Chief Justice of India
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Attorney General of India
Explanation
In case the office of the President falls vacant due to death, resignation or removal, the Vice-President acts as the President.
If the Vice-President is not available then the Chief Justice of India shall act as the President, if not then the Senior most Judge of the Supreme Court shall act as the President of India.
Choose the most appropriate option.
In case the President of India wants to resign, he shall address his resignation to the.
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Chief Justice of India
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Vice President
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Chief Election Commissioner
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Prime Minister
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President of India will submit resignation to Vice-President.
Article 56 of the Indian Constitution makes it clear that the term of the President is five years from the date on which he enters the office.
His term may terminate earlier:
By resignation addressed to the Vice-President,
By removal by impeachment for violation of the Constitution.
Choose the most appropriate option.
Power to summon the Houses of the Parliament is vested with.
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Vice President
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President
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Prime Minister
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Speaker and Vice President
Explanation
The President of the Republic of India has the power to summon and prorogue either House of Parliament or to dissolve the Lok Sabha.
He is the head of state of India and the commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces.
Even though the Article 53 of the Constitution of India states that the President can exercise his powers directly or by subordinate authority, with few exceptions, all of the executive powers vested in the President are, in practice, exercised by the Prime Minister with the help of the Council of Ministers.
Choose the most appropriate option.
Who is the Chairperson of NITI Aayog?
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Ms. Sushma Swaraj
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Sh. Narendra Modi
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Sh. Arun Jately
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Ms. Sushmita Mahajan
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NITI is a replacement of Planning Commission and stands for National Institution for Transforming India.
It is a policy think tank of the Government of India. The Prime Minister is the chairman of NITI Aayog.
President of India resigns by addressing a letter to whom of the following?
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Prime Minister of India
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Chief Justice of India
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Vice-President
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Chief of the Army Staff
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The President holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters his office. However, he can resign from his office at any time by addressing
the resignation letter to the Vice-President.
who among the following does not participate in the election of the
President of India?
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The elected members of the legislative assemblies of the Union Territories
of Delhi and Puducherry
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The elected members of the legislative assemblies of the states
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Nominated members of the Legislative Assemblies of Delhi and Puducherry
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All of the above participate in the election of the President of India
Explanation
The President is elected not directly by the people but by members of the electoral college consisting of:
1. the elected members of both the Houses of Parliament;
2. the elected members of the legislative assemblies of the states; and
3. the elected members of the legislative assemblies of the Union Territories of
Delhi and Puducherry.
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