Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which of the following statements is NOT correct with reference to the election of the President of India ?

Options:

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.

Correct Answer:

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.

Explanation:

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:

Chapter I : The Executive

Article 52: The President of India
Article 53: Executive Power of the Union
Article 54: Election of President
Article 55: Manner of Election of President
Article 56: Term of office of President
Article 57: Eligibility for re-election
Article 58: Qualifications for Election as President
Article 59: Conditions of President’s office
Article 60: Oath or affirmation by the President
Article 61: Procedure for Impeachment of the President
Article 62: Time of holding election to fill a vacancy in the office of President and the term of office or person elected to fill a casual vacancy


A few more important articles related to the President:

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
Article 86: Deals with the right of the President to address and send messages to either House of Parliament.
Article 111: Specifies the procedure for assent to bills passed by Parliament, which includes the President's assent.
Article 123: Grants the President the power to promulgate ordinances during the recess of Parliament.
Article 143: Provides for the power of the President to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on questions of law or fact.