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Which of the following statements is NOT correct with reference to the election of the President of India ? |
He/She is indirectly elected by the elected MLAs and MPs. The President is elected for a period of five years. All doubts and disputes in connection with the President's election can be inquired into and decided by both the Supreme Court and the High Courts. The election takes place in accordance with the principle of proportional representation. |
All doubts and disputes in connection with the President's election can be inquired into and decided by both the Supreme Court and the High Courts. |
The correct answer is Option 3 - All doubts and disputes in connection with the President's election can be inquired into and decided by both the Supreme Court and the High Courts. In reality, all doubts and disputes regarding the election of the President of India are handled by the Supreme Court of India only. High Courts do not have jurisdiction over such matters. Therefore, the correct statement should be: "All doubts and disputes in connection with the President's election can be inquired into and decided by the Supreme Court." The important articles associated with the President of India in the Indian Constitution are: Article 78: Specifies the duties of the Prime Minister, who is to communicate to the President all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation |