Question

For what reason can the President of India be removed from office?

• A. Loss of confidence in Lok Sabha
• B. Violation of the Constitution
• C. Censure by the Rajya Sabha
• D. Failure to implement policies

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Violation of the Constitution

President

• Role: Formal head of state, symbolizing national unity; exercises executive, legislative, judicial, and emergency powers on the advice of the Council of Ministers (Article 52, 53).
  

• Election: Indirectly elected by an electoral college of MPs and MLAs for a five-year term (Articles 54, 55).
  

• Impeachment: Can be removed only for violation of the Constitution via a special majority in Parliament (Article 61).