President

Question 1

The executive power of the Union
shall be vested in

Answer 1

the President

Question 2

President exercises executive power through

Answer 2

him either directly or
through officers subordinate to him in accordance with this Constitution

Question 3

Supreme commander of the defence forces of the union

Answer 3

President

Question 4

President shall be elected by-

Answer 4

members of an electoral college—
(a) the elected members of both Houses of Parliament;
(b) the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States

Question 5

Manner of election of president

Answer 5

system of proportional representation single transferable vote
voting at such election by secret ballot

Question 6

Term of office of President

Answer 6

5 years

Question 7

The President may, by writing under his hand addressed resignation to the

Answer 7

Vice-President

Question 8

Reason for impeachment of the President

Answer 8

violation of the Constitution

Question 9

resignation addressed to the Vice-President shall forthwith be communicated by him to the

Answer 9

Speaker of the House of the People

Question 10

Qualification

Answer 10

35 yrs
qualified for election as a member of the House of the People

Question 11

Conditions of President’s office

Answer 11

not be a member of-
House of Parliament or
House of the Legislature of any State

Question 12

Oath and affirmation make and subscribe in the presence of-

Answer 12

the Chief Justice of India or,
in his absence,
the senior-most Judge of the Supreme Court

Question 13

Charge of impeachment of President shall be preferred by-

Answer 13

either House of Parliament

Question 14

the resolution proposal to prefer charge is moved after at least 14 days’ notice in writing signed by not less than-

Answer 14

1/4th of the total number of members of the House

Question 15

resolution has been passed by

Answer 15

2/3rd of the total membership of the House

Question 16

Who investigates the charge of impeachment of president

Answer 16

the other house of parliament

Question 17

Passing of result of investigation resolution-

Answer 17

2/3rd of the total membership of the House by which the charge was investigated

Question 18

resolution shall have the effect of removing the President from his office as from the date on which

Answer 18

the resolution is so passed

Question 19

An election to fill a vacancy in the office of President shall be held within what period from, the date of occurrence of the vacancy by reason of death, resignation or removal-

OR

The max. period to fill up vacancy in the office of president-

Answer 19

6 months