Union Executive Questions and Answers – Page 6

Correct (D): A 14-day written notice signed by at least one-fourth of the members of the House is mandatory.

Correct (A): Article 61 allows either House to prefer the charge

Correct (D): Impeachment under Article 61

Correct (B): The President holds office for five years from the date he enters upon office

Correct (C): The President addresses his resignation to the Vice-President

Correct (C): The President is sworn in by the Chief Justice of India

Correct (B): A candidate must have completed 35 years and be qualified for election as a member of the Lok Sabha. Why others wrong: (D) 30 is the minimum for the Rajya Sabha/legislative council; (A) 25 is for the Lok Sabha/assembly; (C) 40 is not a constitutional threshold in India.

Correct (A): The President is elected indirectly by an electoral college using proportional representation by single transferable vote and secret ballot. Why others wrong: (D) direct election was rejected as it would rival the PM's mandate; (B) nomination would destroy the office's independence; (C) the electoral college is far wider than the Lok Sabha alone.

Correct (D): Article 53(1) vests the executive power of the Union in the President