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Q. With reference to the Office of the President of India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?


A
1 and 2 only
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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Solution

The correct option is B 1 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Before entering his office, the President has to make and subscribe to an oath or affirmation. The oath of the President is administered by the Chief Justice of India and in his absence, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court available.

Statement 2 is incorrect:The President can be impeached for ‘Violation of the Constitution’ . But ‘Violation of the Constitution’ is not defined in the constitution.

Statement 3 is incorrect:The President can be impeached after passing an impeachment resolution by a majority of two-thirds of total membership.


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