History & Civics
Do you think the President of India should be directly elected by the people? Why/why not?
Answer
The President of India is better elected indirectly by an Electoral College rather than directly by the people. This ensures political neutrality, preserves the federal balance, and avoids conflicts with the Prime Minister and the government. Direct elections could turn the President into a political figure with a separate mandate, which may disturb the parliamentary system.
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Name the three categories of the Union Ministers.
What is the position of the Prime Minister? Mention his powers.
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
To seek election to the high office of the President of India, a candidate should be a citizen of India. He should be at least thirty-five years of age at the time of election. He should not hold any office of profit under the central or state government. The elected members of both the Houses of Parliament and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies elect the President by casting their votes.
(i) To become the President of India, one should have completed the minimum age of
- 35 years
- 40 years
- 25 years
- 18 years
(ii) The tenure of the President is
- 2 years
- 10 years
- 3 years
- 5 years
(iii) Who among the following participate in the election of the President?
- Elected members of Lok Sabha
- Elected members of Rajya Sabha
- Elected members of the Legislative Assemblies
- All of the above
(iv) The President of India is the
- nominal head
- real head
- both (1) and (2)
- none of these
(i) Identify the building.
(ii) Where is it located?
(iii) Mention the powers of the person who resides here.
