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SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 54

SSC CPO Tier I - 12th December 2019 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q54

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The procedure for impeachment of the President of India is mentioned in Article ______ of the Constitution of India.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Article 61.

  • Article 61 of the constitution provides for the Impeachment of the President of India.
  • A resolution to impeach the president has to be passed by a two-thirds majority of the total number of members of the originating house.
  • Article 60 of the Indian Constitution prescribes the Oath or affirmation by the President.
  • The focus of Article 62 of the Indian Constitution is on the timing of elections to fill presidential vacancies and the terms of office of those elected to do so.
  • Article 63 of the Indian Constitution states that stated that India shall have a Vice President.