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Multiple Choice Questions

The President can be removed from office by a process of impeachment for lsquo violation of the Cons...........

Indian Political System(RAS) Evolution and Features of Constitution

The President can be removed from office by a process of impeachment for ‘violation of the Constitution’. Consider the following statements.

1. Constitution does not define the meaning of the phrase ‘violation of the Constitution’.

2. Constitution does not provide the procedure for impeachment of president and left the Parliament to frame a law.

3. Parliament enacted President Act 1950 for the impeachment of President.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

2&3 only

All the above

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Explanation:

The President can be removed from office by a process of impeachment for ‘violation of the Constitution’. However, the Constitution does not define the meaning of the phrase ‘violation of the Constitution’.
Since Constitution provides the mode and ground for removing the President, he cannot be removed otherwise than by impeachment, in accordance with the terms of articles 56 and 61.
Do you know?
•The nominated members of either House of Parliament can participate in the impeachment of the President though they do not participate in his election;
THINK!
•Vice President.

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