Which of the following statements are correct regarding removal of the President of India?
A. The Impeachment process can be initiated in the elther House of Parliament.
B. The Impeachment charges must be signed by the one-third members of the House In which the process is initiated.
C. In the impeachment process, a 30 days' notice should be given to the President.
D. The Impeachment resolution is passed by a majority of two-thirds of the total membership of that House.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. A and D only.
The correct statements regarding the removal (impeachment) of the President of India are:
A. The process can be initiated in either House of Parliament.
D. The resolution requires a two-thirds majority of the total membership of that House.
Incorrect Statements:
B. The charges must be signed by one-fourth (not one-third) of the House members.
C. A 14-day notice (not 30 days) must be given to the President.
Constitutional Basis (Article 61):
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The President can be impeached for violation of the Constitution.
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The process is quasi-judicial, requiring investigation and majority approval in both Houses.