5 Questions
Who is the current president of India?
Droupadi Murmu
When did India become a republic?
26 January 1950
How is the president of India elected?
Indirectly by an electoral college
What was India initially after achieving independence from the British?
"A dominion within the Commonwealth of Nations"
Who exercises the executive powers vested in the president in practice?
The prime minister heading the Council of Ministers
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.
Test your knowledge about the role and responsibilities of the President of India, as well as the history of the presidency since the country became a republic in 1950.
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