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Consider the following statements.

1) The President can be removed from office only by Parliament by following the procedure for impeachment.

2) The only ground for impeachment of the President is violation of the Constitution.

Which of the above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

None

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Explanation:

Statement 1: This is an elaborate procedure which requires the introduction of an impeachment movement and then forwarding the investigation of charges against the President to a committee. When we cover Laxmikanth, we will cover this in detail.

Statement 2: However, the phrase has not been defined in the constitution.

For e.g. if the council of ministers tenders an unconstitutional advice to President and if he signs it, whether it is violation of the constitution or not? This is because not following the advice of the CoM is also a violation of the constitution.