President of India: Constitutional Provisions
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What is established by Article 52 of the Indian Constitution?

  • The process of parliamentary elections
  • The Council of Ministers
  • The office of the President of India (correct)
  • The powers of the Prime Minister

    • Which article vests the executive power of the Union in the President?

  • Article 53 (correct)
  • Article 71
  • Article 55
  • Article 85

    • What does Article 61 detail?

  • The impeachment procedure of the President (correct)
  • The election process of the President
  • Conditions for the President's office
  • Qualifications for the President

    • Which article outlines the term of office for the President?

    <p>Article 56</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Article 72 grant to the President?

    <p>Powers for pardons and clemency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article prescribes the oath or affirmation for the President?

    <p>Article 60</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of Article 65 in the Constitution?

    <p>Vice President's powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article relates to the timing of elections to fill presidential vacancies?

    <p>Article 62</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What power does Article 123 grant to the President?

    <p>To promulgate ordinances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article allows the President to consult the Supreme Court?

    <p>Article 143</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    President of India: Constitutional Provisions

    • Article 52: Establishes the office of the President of India as the head of the Union.
    • Article 53: Grants executive power of the Union to the President, allowing them to execute and administer laws.
    • Article 54: Outlines the process for electing the President through an electoral college composed of elected members of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) and state legislative assemblies.
    • Article 55: Details the manner of election, emphasizing an indirect election through a system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.
    • Article 56: Sets the President's term of office for five years.
    • Article 57: Allows the President to be re-elected for another term.
    • Article 58: Lists qualifications for becoming President: being a citizen of India, being at least thirty-five years old, and being qualified for election as a member of the Lok Sabha.
    • Article 59: Defines the conditions of the President's office, prohibiting them from holding any other office of profit, being a member of Parliament, or engaging in any other business.
    • Article 60: Mandates the President to take an oath or affirmation before assuming office, pledging to uphold the Constitution and the law.
    • Article 61: Outlines the impeachment process, allowing the Parliament to remove the President for violation of the Constitution.
    • Article 62: Addresses the timing of elections to fill presidential vacancies, ensuring continuity of leadership.
    • Article 65: Allows the Vice President to act as or discharge the President's functions in case of the President's absence, illness, or incapacity.
    • Article 71: Covers matters related to the President's election, including disputes regarding the election.
    • Article 72: Grants the President powers of pardon, reprieve, suspension, remission, and commutation of punishments in all cases, except impeachment.
    • Article 74: Establishes the Council of Ministers, headed by the Prime Minister, to aid and advise the President in the exercise of their functions.
    • Article 75: Details the appointment and terms of ministers in the Council of Ministers, emphasizing their responsibility to the Lok Sabha.
    • Article 76: Provides for the appointment of the Attorney General of India, who acts as the legal advisor to the government.
    • Article 77: Governs the conduct of government business, including providing statutory guidelines for procedures and communication.
    • Article 78: Outlines the Prime Minister's duties in relation to the President, including keeping the President informed about the affairs of the Union.
    • Article 85: Grants the President the power to summon and prorogue (end) parliamentary sessions, and to dissolve the Lok Sabha on the advice of the Prime Minister.
    • Article 111: Covers the President's assent to bills passed by Parliament, allowing them to give their approval or withhold it.
    • Article 112: Relates to the Union Budget, which must be presented in Parliament by the Finance Minister and needs the President's approval.
    • Article 123: Grants power to the President to promulgate ordinances, allowing them to issue temporary laws in urgent situations.
    • Article 143: Allows the President to consult the Supreme Court on matters relating to public importance or any question of law.

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    This quiz explores the constitutional provisions related to the office of the President of India as outlined in various articles. It covers the establishment, powers, election process, and qualifications for the President, providing a comprehensive understanding of this important role in the Indian Union.

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