Consider the following statements:
1. The President can be removed from office by a simple resolution of the Lok Sabha.
2. The Vice-President is elected directly by the people.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Neither 1 nor 2
- Step 1: The President can be removed only by impeachment under Article 61, and the Vice-President is elected by an electoral college of members of both Houses of Parliament. Answer: Neither 1 nor 2. Why not the others: 1 only, 2 only and Both 1 and 2 don't fit.
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