Q. With reference to the term and impeachment of the President of India, consider the following statements:
1.The President may continue to hold office beyond five years until a duly elected successor assumes charge.
2.The process of impeachment can be initiated in either House of Parliament and requires a simple majority in both Houses to succeed.
3.Nominated members of Parliament can participate in the impeachment process, but elected members of State Legislative Assemblies cannot.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- The President can continue in office even after the completion of the five-year term until the newly elected President assumes office.
- The impeachment process requires a two-thirds majority of the total membership of both Houses, not a simple majority.
- Nominated members of Parliament can participate in the impeachment However, elected MLAs of states and UTs, who take part in the election, do not participate in impeachment.
Source: Laxmikant (Polity)
