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Q: The five year term of the President is calculated from the–
  • A. Date of his election result
  • B. First day of the month following the month he assumes charge
  • C. Day he assumes charge
  • D. First day of the month he assumes charge
Correct Answer: Option C - Article 56 (1) of the Indian Constitution provides that the President shall hold office for a term of five years from the date he enters his office and assumes charge.
C. Article 56 (1) of the Indian Constitution provides that the President shall hold office for a term of five years from the date he enters his office and assumes charge.

Explanations:

Article 56 (1) of the Indian Constitution provides that the President shall hold office for a term of five years from the date he enters his office and assumes charge.