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Which of the following is not the qualification to be elected as the President of India?

• Age more than 35 Years

• A citizen of any nation

• Eligibility to be elected as the member of Lok Sabha

• Must not hold any office of profit

The President of India is elected through:

• single transferable vote

• proportional representation

• both (a) and (b)

• neither (a) nor (b)

The President is elected by an electoral college consisting of:

• elected members of the Lok Sabha

• elected members of the Rajya Sabha

• elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of States

• all of the above

4. After the election of the President of India, the electoral college:

• is dissolved immediately

• continues to exist until the next general election

• remains in place for a fixed term

• is reconstituted for the next presidential election

The name of a Presidential candidate must be proposed by:

• 20 members

• 30 members

• 10 members

• 50 members

Which of the following institutions has been included in the election of the President to make it truly the choice of the nation?

• The Lok Sabha

• The Rajya Sabha

• The Legislative Assemblies

• The Legislative Councils

Why the system of one man one vote cannot be adopted in the election of the President of India?

• Due to the variation in the population of the states.

• Due to the variation in the strength of the legislative assemblies.

• Both (a) and (b)

• Neither (a) nor (b)

The direct election for the President of India is not feasible because: (a) it would involve tremendous work, time, and heavy expenditure. (b) a directly elected President cannot be a constitutional or nominal head. (c) it would be difficult to provide electoral machinery for an election.

• it would involve tremendous work, time, and heavy expenditure.

• a directly elected President cannot be a constitutional or nominal head.

• it would be difficult to provide electoral machinery for an election.

What can be the consequences if the President is elected directly by the people?

• He can become rival to the Council of Ministers.

• It would be against the parliamentary system if he is elected directly and not given any real power.

• Both (a) and (b)

• Neither (a) nor (b)

Which of the following administers the oath of office to the President of India?

• The Speaker of Lok Sabha

• The Chairman of Rajya Sabha

• The Chief Justice of India

• The Governor of Union Territory of Delhi