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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

Who has the authority to remove the Vice President of India from office?

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

What is the minimum age required to become the President of India?

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to life and personal liberty?

What is the role of the Election Commission of India?

निर्वाचन आयोग के अध्यक्ष का चयन किसके द्वारा किया जाता है?

संसद के अध्यक्ष को किस नाम से जाना जाता है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the creation of the All India Services?

संसद सदस्यों का वेतन का निर्धारण किसकी स्वीकृति से होता है?

राज्यसभा की कार्यप्रणाली किस पर आधारित है?