Q. Consider the following statements with reference to the impeachment of the President:
1. Members of both the houses of Parliament takes part in the investigation of the charges.
2. Impeachment resolution needs to be passed by 2/3rd of members presents and voting.
3. Nominated members of the Rajya Sabha can participate in the impeachment.
4. Impeachment is a quasi-judicial procedure in the Parliament.
How many statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Exp) Option b is the correct answer.
The President can be removed from office by a process of impeachment for ‘violation of the Constitution’.
Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect. The impeachment charges can be initiated by either House of Parliament. After the impeachment resolution is passed by a majority of twothirds of the total membership of that House, it is sent to the other House, which should investigate the charges.
Statement 3 is correct. The nominated members of either House of Parliament can participate in the impeachment of the President though they do not participate in his election.
Statement 4 is correct. An impeachment is a quasi-judicial procedure in the Parliament.
