Question

S1: The President is the head of the state and exercises nominal powers.
S2: The President is directly chosen by the citizens.

Select which of the following option is true with regard to S1 and S2.

• A. S1: True; S2: True; S2 is the reason for S1
• B. S1: True; S2: True; S2 and S1 are independent
• C. S1: True; S2: False
• D. S1: False; S2: True

Answer 1

The correct option is C S1: True; S2: False

The President is considered as the head of state and exercises nominal power and the Prime Minister is the head of the government. The President heads the state for ceremonial purposes. The President is elected through the representatives of both the Houses. The presidential election happens through the ‘Electoral College’.