For how many years does the President of India hold office?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3: 5 years.
Explanation:
According to the Indian Constitution, the President of India holds office for a term of 5 years from the date on which he enters upon his office.
Article 56: This Article outlines the President's Term of Office.
Re-election: Under Article 57, a person in India may be elected to the office of President any number of times (unlike in the USA, there is no limit of two terms here).
Resignation: The President may tender his resignation addressed to the Vice-President.
Vacancy in Office: The office may become vacant before the expiration of the term due to death, resignation, or 'Impeachment' (Article 61).
Other Constitutional Points Related to the President (For Revision):
As you are interested in Constitutional Law, here are some key points to aid your preparation:
Qualifications (Article 58): Must be a citizen of India, have completed at least 35 years of age, and be qualified to become a member of the Lok Sabha.
Electoral College (Article 54): The President is elected by the elected members of both Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States.
Oath (Article 60): The President is administered the oath of office by the Chief Justice of India (CJI).
Impeachment (Article 61): The process for removing the President on the grounds of violation of the Constitution.
Important Questions for Upcoming Examinations:
Question: To whom does the President submit his resignation?
Answer: To the Vice-President.
Question: What is the minimum age requirement for the office of President?
Answer: 35 years.
Question: Which Article of the Constitution outlines the procedure for the impeachment of the President?
Answer: Article 61.