Consider the following statements: Statement I: The process of impeachment of the President of India is a quasi-judicial procedure. Statement II: One House of Parliament prefers the charges while the other House investigates the charges or causes them to be investigated. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? |ForumIAS

[A] Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I.

[B] Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I.

[C] Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

[D] Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

Answer: A

Notes:

Detailed Explanation:

Impeachment is quasi-judicial because Parliament acts as a court during the investigation phase. Since the investigation into the charges (conducted by the second House) is a judicial function performed by a legislative body, Statement II correctly explains the quasi-judicial nature.