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Q: In India when a president is to be impeached for violation of the Constitution, the charge is preferred by ………. .
  • A. Only Lok Sabha
  • B. Either House of Parliament
  • C. Only Rajya Sabha
  • D. Union Council of Ministers
Correct Answer: Option B - When a President is to be impeached for violation of the Constitution; the charge shall be preferred by either House of Parliament. The impeachment charges are signed by 1/4 of the member of the house. A 14 day notice is given to the President of India. Both House of Parliament pass the impeachment charge with the 2/3 majority (with Separate investigation), and then the President is removed. This procedure is explained in Article 61.
B. When a President is to be impeached for violation of the Constitution; the charge shall be preferred by either House of Parliament. The impeachment charges are signed by 1/4 of the member of the house. A 14 day notice is given to the President of India. Both House of Parliament pass the impeachment charge with the 2/3 majority (with Separate investigation), and then the President is removed. This procedure is explained in Article 61.

Explanations:

When a President is to be impeached for violation of the Constitution; the charge shall be preferred by either House of Parliament. The impeachment charges are signed by 1/4 of the member of the house. A 14 day notice is given to the President of India. Both House of Parliament pass the impeachment charge with the 2/3 majority (with Separate investigation), and then the President is removed. This procedure is explained in Article 61.