Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Impeachment of President”:
1.The President can be removed from office by a process of impeachment for ‘violation of the Constitution’.
2.The impeachment charges can be initiated only in Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: The President can be removed from office by a process of impeachment for ‘violation of the Constitution’.

  • However, the Constitution does not define the meaning of the phrase ‘violation of the Constitution’.
  • The impeachment charges can be initiated by either House of Parliament.

Source: Laxmikanth

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