Q. Consider the following statements regarding the conditions of the President’s office:
1.A person elected as President shall vacate his seat in the Parliament or a State Legislature, if he is a member of any, on the date he enters upon office.
2.The President can hold any other office of profit, provided it is declared by Parliament.
3.The President is entitled to reside in the Rashtrapati Bhavan without payment of rent.
4.The emoluments and allowances of the President can be reduced by Parliament during his term in office.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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[A] 1 and 3 only

[B] 2 and 4 only

[C] 1, 3 and 4 only

[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • The President must vacate any seat in Parliament or State Legislature upon entering office.
  • The President should not hold any other office of profit.
  • The President is entitled to use the official residence (Rashtrapati Bhavan) rent-free.
  • The emoluments and allowances cannot be diminished during the President’s term.

Source: Laxmikant

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