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Who is the current president of India?
Who is the current president of India?
- Rahul Gandhi
- Narendra Modi
- Droupadi Murmu (correct)
- Amit Shah
When did India become a republic?
When did India become a republic?
- 26 January 1950 (correct)
- 15 August 1947
- 2 October 1950
- 1 January 1948
How is the president of India elected?
How is the president of India elected?
- Through a national referendum
- Directly by the citizens
- By appointment from the Prime Minister
- Indirectly by an electoral college (correct)
What was India initially after achieving independence from the British?
What was India initially after achieving independence from the British?
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Who exercises the executive powers vested in the president in practice?
Who exercises the executive powers vested in the president in practice?
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Study Notes
President of India
- The current president of India is not specified, as it may change over time.
India's Republican Status
- India became a republic on January 26, 1950.
Election of the President
- The president of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of the elected members of both the Houses of Parliament and the Legislative Assemblies of the states.
Post-Independence India
- Initially, after achieving independence from the British, India was a dominion of the Commonwealth of Nations, also known as the British Commonwealth.
Executive Powers
- The Prime Minister of India exercises the executive powers vested in the president in practice, acting as the head of the government.
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