Q. Which of the following condition/s is/are laid down by the Constitution towards the President’s Office?
1.He should not be a member of either House of Parliament or a House of the state legislature.
2.He should not hold any other office of profit.
3.He is entitled to such emoluments, allowances and privileges as may be determined by Parliament.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: The Constitution lays down the following conditions of the President’s office:
- He should not be a member of either House of Parliament or a House of the state legislature. If any such person is elected as President, he is deemed to have vacated his seat in that House on the date on which he enters upon his office as President.
- He should not hold any other office of profit.
- He is entitled, without payment of rent, to the use of his official residence (the Rastrapathi Bhavan).
- He is entitled to such emoluments, allowances and privileges as may be determined by Parliament.
- His emoluments and allowances cannot be diminished during his term of office.
Source: Laxmikanth
