History & Civics
Name the body as well as the process involved in the election of the President.
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(A) The President of India can dissolve the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha and order fresh elections.
(R) The President of India has the power to summon both the Houses of Parliament after a gap of more than six months.
- (A) is true, but (R) is false
- (A) is false, but (R) is true
- Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
- Both (A) and (R) are false
(A) The President uses discretionary judgement to appoint the Prime Minister when no party has a clear majority in the Parliament.
(R) The President cannot appoint a new Prime Minister on the advice of the outgoing Prime Minister, who may have lost the election or the support of the House.
- (A) is true, but (R) is false
- (A) is false, but (R) is true
- Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
- Both (A) and (R) are false
Why is the President elected by indirect elections?
How can the President vacate his/her office? On what grounds can the President of India be removed from office?