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31. Which of the following statements relating to election as the Presiden

Which of the following statements relating to election as the President of India is/are correct?

1. A person above the age of thirty-five years is eligible for election as the President of India.
2. The President of India is eligible for re-election for more than one term.
3. A person is not eligible for election as the President of India if the person holds an office of profit.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1 and 2 only

2 only

1, 2 and 3

3 only

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UPSC NDA-1 – 2016

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All three statements regarding the eligibility criteria for election as the President of India are correct according to the Constitution.

– Statement 1 is correct (Article 58(1)(b)): A person must have completed the age of thirty-five years.
– Statement 2 is correct (Article 57): There is no constitutional restriction on the number of terms a person can be re-elected as President.
– Statement 3 is correct (Article 58(2)): A person is not eligible if they hold any office of profit under the Government of India, any State government, or any local or other authority under the control of any of the said governments (except for the President, Vice-President, Governor, or a Minister).

Other qualifications for becoming President include being a citizen of India (Article 58(1)(a)) and being qualified for election as a member of the House of the People (Article 58(1)(c)).

32. Which of the following statements regarding the President of India is/

Which of the following statements regarding the President of India is/are correct?

1. The President of India is elected by an electoral college in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.
2. The elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry take part in the election of the President of India.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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UPSC Geoscientist – 2023

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Both statements regarding the President of India are correct.

The President of India is the head of state and is elected indirectly by an electoral college. The process is governed by Articles 54 and 55 of the Constitution.

Statement 1 is correct as per Article 55(3), which specifies that the election of the President shall be held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote and the voting at such election shall be by secret ballot. Statement 2 is correct; originally, the electoral college for the President included elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States. The 70th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, extended this to include the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry, recognizing their representative character.

33. The President of India is elected by an Electoral College comprising o

The President of India is elected by an Electoral College comprising of elected members of which of the following?

1. Both the Houses of the Parliament
2. The Legislative Assemblies of States
3. The Legislative Councils of States
4. The Legislative Assemblies of NCT of Delhi and Puducherry

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1 and 2 only

1, 2 and 3

1, 2 and 4

3 and 4

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UPSC CDS-2 – 2017

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The Electoral College for the President of India comprises elected members of 1, 2, and 4.

– The Electoral College includes elected members of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha (Both Houses of Parliament).
– It includes the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of all States.
– It includes the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry (since the 70th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992).
– Nominated members of any house and members of State Legislative Councils are NOT part of the Presidential Electoral College.

Article 54 of the Constitution specifies the composition of the Electoral College for the election of the President. The value of votes of MPs and MLAs is calculated based on the population of the states and the total number of elected representatives.

34. The President of India may resign from his post by writing under his h

The President of India may resign from his post by writing under his hand addressed to

the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India

the Speaker of the Lok Sabha

the Vice President of India

the Prime Minister of India

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UPSC Geoscientist – 2022

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According to Article 56(1)(a) of the Constitution of India, the President may, by writing under his hand addressed to the Vice-President, resign from his office.

– The President addresses his resignation letter to the Vice-President.
– The Vice-President then communicates this resignation to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

Article 56 outlines the term of office of the President. It specifies that the President shall hold office for a term of five years, but may resign earlier by addressing a letter to the Vice-President.

35. Which one of the following is not a category under which the President

Which one of the following is not a category under which the President of India nominates Members of Parliament ?

Literature*

Science

Art

State Service

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UPSC CDS-2 – 2022

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According to Article 80(3) of the Constitution of India, the President can nominate 12 members to the Rajya Sabha (Council of States). These members are nominated from amongst persons having special knowledge or practical experience in respect of matters such as literature, science, art, and social service. “State Service” is not listed as a category for Presidential nomination to Parliament.

– The nomination aims to provide representation in the Rajya Sabha to distinguished persons who might not otherwise be elected.
– The categories specified in the Constitution are exhaustive for the purpose of nomination under this provision.

Nominated members have the same rights and privileges as elected members, except that they cannot vote in the election of the President of India (though they can vote in the election of the Vice-President).

36. Which one of the following best describes the electoral system to elec

Which one of the following best describes the electoral system to elect the President of India ?

Proportional Representation

Proportional Representation and Single Transferable Vote System

First-Past-the-Post System

List System

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UPSC CDS-2 – 2022

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The President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the states and the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry. This election is conducted according to the system of Proportional Representation by means of the Single Transferable Vote.

Proportional Representation ensures that the voting strength of states (based on population) and Members of Parliament is balanced. The Single Transferable Vote system is a preferential voting system where a voter ranks candidates in order of preference. Votes are transferred from candidates with surplus votes or those eliminated until a candidate achieves the required quota.

Article 55 of the Indian Constitution outlines the manner of the election of the President. The system aims to ensure proportionality in representation and give due weightage to both the Union and the States. The value of votes for MLAs varies based on the population of their respective states, while the value of votes for MPs is uniform and calculated to reflect the total value of votes cast by MLAs.

37. Which one among the following statements pertaining to the President’s

Which one among the following statements pertaining to the President’s term of office is not correct?

The President holds office for a term of five years.

The President may be removed from the office by way of impeachment.

The President may resign before the expiration of his/her term by writing to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

The President shall, notwithstanding the expiration of his/her term, continue to hold office until his/her successor enters upon his/her office.

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UPSC CDS-2 – 2020

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Article 56(1)(a) of the Constitution of India states that the President may resign from office by writing under his hand addressed to the Vice-President.

The President addresses his/her resignation to the Vice-President, and the Vice-President is required to immediately communicate this fact to the Speaker of the House of the People (Lok Sabha).

The President holds office for a term of five years unless they resign, are removed by impeachment, or die. Even after the expiration of the five-year term, the President continues to hold office until the successor assumes charge, ensuring continuity.

38. Which provision of the Constitution of India provides that the Preside

Which provision of the Constitution of India provides that the President shall not be answerable to any Court in India for the exercise of powers of his office ?

Article 53

Article 74

Article 361

Article 363

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UPSC CDS-2 – 2019

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Article 361 of the Constitution of India grants protection to the President and the Governors from being answerable to any court for the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of their office.

This article provides personal immunity to the President and Governors against criminal proceedings and civil proceedings (with conditions) for their official acts.

Article 53 deals with the executive power of the Union, Article 74 with the Council of Ministers aiding the President, and Article 363 with the bar to interference by courts in certain disputes arising out of pre-Constitution treaties and agreements.

39. Which one of the following statements about the election of the Presid

Which one of the following statements about the election of the President of India is not correct?

A Union Minister shall not be eligible for election as the President.

The President is elected by the elected members of the Parliament and the Legislative Assemblies of States and Union Territories.

The Electoral College does not include elected members of the Legislative Councils.

The system of proportional representation by means of single transferable vote is followed.

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Statement A is incorrect. The Constitution of India does not prohibit a Union Minister from being a candidate for the election of the President. However, if a Union Minister is elected President, they must vacate their office as minister on the date they enter upon their office as President. Articles 58 and 59 of the Constitution lay down the qualifications and conditions for the President’s office, none of which bar a minister from contesting.

– A Union Minister is eligible to contest the Presidential election.
– If elected, they must resign from their ministerial position.

– Statement B is correct. The Electoral College for the President’s election consists of the elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States, the National Capital Territory of Delhi, and the Union Territory of Puducherry.
– Statement C is correct. Nominated members of Parliament, members of state legislative councils (both elected and nominated), and nominated members of state legislative assemblies do not participate in the Presidential election.
– Statement D is correct. The election is held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote, and voting is by secret ballot.

40. Which one of the following methods is followed in electing the Preside

Which one of the following methods is followed in electing the President of India?

Proportional Representation only

First-Past-the-Post System only

Proportional Representation and the Single Transferable Vote System

Proportional Representation and the First-Past-the-Post System

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UPSC CDS-1 – 2022

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As per Article 55 of the Constitution of India, the election of the President is held in accordance with the system of Proportional Representation by means of the Single Transferable Vote. This system ensures that the voting is by secret ballot and the value of votes of elected members of Parliament and state legislative assemblies is proportional to the population they represent.

The President of India is elected using the Proportional Representation by means of the Single Transferable Vote system.

The Electoral College for the Presidential election consists of the elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States and the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry. The value of votes of MLAs varies depending on the population of their state, while the value of votes of MPs is uniform.