Question

The president of India can be removed from his office by the _____________________.
A. Prime Minister
B. Lok Sabha
C. Chief Justice of India
D. Parliament

Answer 1

Hint: It is the supreme legislative body of India. It consists of two houses such as Rajya Sabha (council of states) and Lok Sabha (House of the people). It represents diverse groups of people. It has legislative, executive, judicial, electoral, and financial functions.

Complete answer:
The president of India is known as the ‘President of the Republic of India’. The President is the head of state of India and the commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces. The position of President of India is the highest in the country. The president is indirectly elected by the parliament of India (both houses) and the legislative assemblies of each state and territory. According to Article $53$ of the constitution, the President can exercise his powers directly or by the subordinate authority. All the executive powers assigned to the President are done by the Prime Minister with the help of the council of ministers as a subordinate authority. The President should follow everything according to the constitution and act on the advice of the Prime minister and cabinet.
The eligibility of the President of India includes:
1. A citizen of India
2. Thirty-five years of age or above
3. The person should qualify to become a Lok Sabha member.
If the President violates the constitution of India, he/she can be removed before the expiry of the term through impeachment. This process occurs at parliament among the two houses by charging against the President. These charges should be listed out in a document and should be signed by all the members of the parliament. And a notice will be sent to the President. In the removal process, the President has the right to defend himself through an authorized counsel. The office of the President falls vacant in the following situations such as:
1. On the expiry of the term
2. Because of the death
3. Reason for resignation
4. Removal by the supreme court
5. Removal impeachment
So, the correct answer is Option D.


Note: The president should vacate his/her office from the date when such the resolution stands passed by the Parliament. Till now, no president has faced impeachment proceedings and these provisions have never been used. The President (the head of the legislature) has the powers to summon and dissolve the houses of Parliament.