This question tests knowledge of specific articles in the Indian Constitution related to the President's office and powers. To answer correctly, one must recall which article outlines the impeachment procedure for the President.
Correct Option: C) Article 61 of the Indian Constitution details the procedure for the impeachment of the President. This process is initiated for violation of the Constitution and involves a resolution passed by both Houses of Parliament with a special majority.
The question asks about the number of proposers and seconders required for a Presidential candidate's nomination in India. This is a factual question related to the electoral process for the President of India, as laid down in the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952.
Correct Option: B) 50 proposers and 50 seconders
This is the correct number of electors required to subscribe a Presidential candidate's nomination as per the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952, as amended.
The question asks about the type of veto power that allows the Indian President to keep a bill pending indefinitely. We need to understand the different types of veto powers available to the Indian President and identify which one matches this description.
Correct Option: C) Pocket Veto — This type of veto allows the Indian President to neither assent nor reject nor return a bill, effectively keeping it pending for an indefinite period because the Constitution does not specify a time limit for the President to act on a bill.
The question asks us to identify the correct statements regarding the election of the President of India. We need to analyze each statement based on the constitutional provisions and the method of calculating the value of votes for MLAs.
Nominated members (whether to Parliament or State Legislative Assemblies) are not eligible to be included in the Electoral College. Therefore, Statement 1 is incorrect.
From this formula, it is clear that the value of a vote of an MLA is inversely proportional to the number of elected MLAs in the State, given the population. If the number of elective Assembly seats is higher, the denominator increases, and thus the value of the vote of each MLA decreases, not increases. Therefore, Statement 2 is incorrect.
Value of vote for an MLA in Madhya Pradesh:
\[ \frac{30,016,938}{230} \times \frac{1}{1000} \approx 130.50 \approx 131 \]Value of vote for an MLA in Kerala:
\[ \frac{21,347,375}{140} \times \frac{1}{1000} \approx 152.48 \approx 152 \]Since \(131 < 152\), the value of vote of each MLA of Madhya Pradesh (approx. 131) is less than that of Kerala (approx. 152). Therefore, Statement 3 is incorrect.
Value of vote for an MLA in Puducherry:
\[ \frac{471,707}{30} \times \frac{1}{1000} \approx 15.72 \approx 16 \]Value of vote for an MLA in Arunachal Pradesh:
\[ \frac{467,511}{30} \times \frac{1}{1000} \approx 15.58 \approx 16 \]The ratio of total population to total number of elective seats for Puducherry is \( \frac{471,707}{30} \approx 15723.57 \).
The ratio of total population to total number of elective seats for Arunachal Pradesh is \( \frac{467,511}{30} \approx 15583.7 \).
Since \(15723.57 > 15583.7\), the ratio for Puducherry is indeed greater. Consequently, the value of vote of each MLA of Puducherry (16) is higher than that of Arunachal Pradesh (16, but if we consider decimals, Puducherry's value is slightly higher). Therefore, Statement 4 is correct.
A) Only one. Only Statement 4 is correct.
The question asks about the constitutional provision regarding the administration of the oath of office to the President of India. This is a direct question from the Indian Constitution.
Correct Option: B) Chief Justice of India — As per Article 60 of the Indian Constitution, the Chief Justice of India administers the oath of office to the President. In their absence, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court available does so.
The question asks to identify which statement is NOT a condition of the President's office in India. We need to evaluate each option based on the constitutional provisions related to the President's office.
C) Salary is decided by the Supreme Court. This statement is incorrect. According to Article 59(3) of the Indian Constitution, the emoluments, allowances, and privileges of the President are determined by Parliament by law, not by the Supreme Court.