Question

Which of the following statements are true?
$1$. The presidential election is held before the expiration of the term of the outgoing President
$2$. The term of the President's office can be extended if general elections for any Assembly are not held due to an emergency
$3$. If the term of any President is cut short by reason of his death, resignation or removal, then the election of next President should be held within three months of the occurence of the vacancy
$4$. The Indian Constitution is silent on the number of times a person can be re-elected President

• A. $1,2,3$ and $4$
• B. $1,2$ and $3$
• C. $3$ and $4$
• D. $1$ and $4$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$1$ and $4$

The Election Commission on any day within the period of 60 days before the expiry of the term of office of the outgoing President issue notification calling for the Presidential election. The President once elected holds office for a term of 5 years from the date on which he enters upon his office. However, he is eligible for re-election for that office for any number of terms.