President of India - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following statements is/are correct about President of India?

1. Elected members of the State legislative council can take part in election for post of President of India.
2. President can not be elected for more than two consecutive terms.

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: None

Explanation:
- Elected members of the State legislative council can not take part in election for post of President of India.
- Also nominated members of the State Legislative Council, nominated members of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, nominated members of legislative assemblies of the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry an not take part in election for post of President of India.
- The President of India can be elected any number of times.
2)   Who among the following does not directly participate in the election of the President?

a. The elected members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
b. The elected members of the legislative assemblies of the state
c. The elected members of the legislative assemblies of the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry
d. The elected and nominated members of the State legislative council
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: The elected and nominated members of the State legislative council

Explanation:
The elected and nominated members of the State legislative council does not participate in the election of the President.
3)   Consider the following statements

1. No civil proceeding can be instituted against President during his tenure.
2. The president is not answerable to any court for the exercise and performance of power and duties of office.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Both

Explanation:
No criminal proceeding can be instituted against President during his tenure. No civil proceeding can be instituted against President during his tenure of office without two month's notice regarding the relief claimed.

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