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Who is the head of the Indian State according to the Constitution?
Who is the head of the Indian State according to the Constitution?
- The Prime Minister
- The Attorney General of India
- The President (correct)
- The Vice President
Who participates in the election of the President?
Who participates in the election of the President?
- Members of the state legislative councils
- Nominated members of the Legislative Assemblies of Delhi and Puducherry
- Elected members of both the Houses of Parliament (correct)
- Nominated members of the state legislative assemblies
Who does not participate in the election of the President?
Who does not participate in the election of the President?
- Nominated members of the state legislative assemblies
- Elected members of the state legislative councils
- Nominated members of both Houses of Parliament (correct)
- Nominated members of the Union Territories Legislative Assemblies
What happens if an assembly is dissolved before the presidential election?
What happens if an assembly is dissolved before the presidential election?
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Who is considered the first citizen of India?
Who is considered the first citizen of India?
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Study Notes
The President of India
- The head of the Indian State according to the Constitution is the President.
Election of the President
- The election of the President involves the participation of elected members of both Houses of Parliament and Legislative Assemblies of States.
Exceptions
- The only ones who do not participate in the election of the President are the nominated members of both Houses of Parliament and the members of the Legislative Councils.
Dissolution of Assembly
- If an assembly is dissolved before the presidential election, the members of the dissolved assembly do not participate in the election.
First Citizen of India
- The President of India is considered the first citizen of India.
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Test your knowledge about the President of India and the Union executive with this quiz. Explore key concepts such as the roles, powers, and election process of the President, as outlined in articles 52 to 78 of the Indian Constitution.
