Topic Details (Notes format)

President of India

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

The President is India’s head of state, occupying the highest constitutional office. Elected indirectly by an electoral college comprising MPs and MLAs, the President performs ceremonial roles like summoning Parliament, appointing the Prime Minister, and giving assent to bills. However, real executive power lies with the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister. Certain powers, like pardoning convicts (Article 72) and promulgating ordinances (Article 123), highlight the President’s discretion. Yet, typically, the President acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers. Understanding these nuances clarifies the delicate balance between constitutional formality and political reality in India’s parliamentary democracy.

Practice Questions

संसद की कार्यप्रणाली का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में मिलता है?

View Question

What is the role of the Election Commission of India?

View Question

Who among the following was the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

View Question

राष्ट्रपति के आदेशों को निरस्त करने का अधिकार किसके पास है?

View Question

आपातकाल की घोषणा के लिए प्रत्येक सदन में कितने प्रतिशत मतों की आवश्यकता होती है?

View Question

Which of the following is a Fundamental Duty under the Indian Constitution?

View Question

What is the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha?

View Question

Who has the authority to promulgate ordinances in India?

View Question

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian Constitution?

View Question

संसद कार्यवाही की समय सीमा किस अनुच्छेद में उल्लिखित है?

View Question