Study the picture and answer the questions that follow:

(a) Who is administering the oath of office and to whom?

(b) State the qualifications necessary to become the President of India.

(c) Why is it said that the President of India is only a nominal head?

Suppose you have a penfriend who lives in Los Angeles in the USA. He/She wants to know the difference in powers of the Presidents of India and the USA. Tell him/her the differences and also who has more powers.

Suppose riots break out in your State and there is a break down of law and order. What will the Governor of your State do and what will be its consequences?

There are a few areas where the President of India can act at his/her discretion. Thus proving that the President of India is not a rubber stamp at all. Give your views on this statement by giving examples from the past.