Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India states that 'The President, or the
Governor or Rajpramukh of a State, shall not be answerable to any court for the exercise
and performance of the powers and duties of his office'?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct asnwer is option 1 i.e. Article 361.
- Article 361 of the Indian Constitution states that the President, or the Governor or Rajpramukh of a state, shall not be answerable to any court for the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of his office or for any act done or purporting to be done by him in the exercise and performance of those powers and duties.
- At the same time, the conduct of the President maybe brought under review by any court, tribunal or body appointed or designated by either house of Parliament for the investigation of a charge under Article 61.