President & VP — Set 8
Indian Polity · राष्ट्रपति और उपराष्ट्रपति · Questions 71–80 of 90
What is the minimum age required to become the Vice-President of India?
Correct Answer: C. 35 years
The minimum age is 35 years. This matches the requirement for the President. For MPs, the age is 25 (LS) or 30 (RS).
Who administers the Oath to the President?
Correct Answer: B. Chief Justice of India
The Chief Justice of India administers the oath. The oath binds the President to 'preserve, protect and defend the Constitution'. If CJI is absent, the senior-most SC judge does it.
If the President wants to resign, he addresses his resignation to?
Correct Answer: B. Vice-President
The resignation is addressed to the Vice-President. This is a specific constitutional provision (Article 56). The VP must then communicate it to the Speaker.
What is the only ground mentioned in the Constitution for impeaching the President?
Correct Answer: A. Violation of the Constitution
The sole ground is 'Violation of the Constitution'. Interestingly, the Constitution does not define what constitutes such a violation. It is a political determination by Parliament.
The impeachment charges against the President can be initiated in?
Correct Answer: B. Either House of Parliament
Charges can be initiated in either the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha. This differs from the VP's removal, which must start in Rajya Sabha. A 14-day notice is required.
For a Presidential candidate nomination to be valid, it must be subscribed by at least how many proposers?
Correct Answer: C. 50 electors
50 electors must propose the candidate. Another 50 electors must second the nomination. This rule exists to discourage non-serious candidates.
The Vice-President is the Ex-officio Chairman of the?
Correct Answer: A. Rajya Sabha
The VP presides over the Rajya Sabha. This is his primary functional role. He draws his salary for this role, not as VP.
The resolution to remove the Vice-President requires what kind of majority in Rajya Sabha?
Correct Answer: D. Effective Majority
It requires an Effective Majority (Majority of the then members). In the Lok Sabha, it only requires a Simple Majority. No formal impeachment is needed for the VP.
Who was the first woman President of India?
Correct Answer: D. Pratibha Patil
Pratibha Patil was the first woman President (2007-2012). Droupadi Murmu is the second woman and first tribal President. Indira Gandhi was Prime Minister, not President.
Which President was known as the 'Missile Man of India'?
Correct Answer: D. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is known as the Missile Man. He served as the 11th President (2002-2007). He was a scientist before becoming President.