Question

Which is true regarding the President of India?
1. He is the Chief Executive
2. He is the Supreme Commander of the armed forces
3. He is the titular head of the State
4. He is part of the Union Legislature
 A. 1 and 3
 B. 1 and 2
 C. 2,3 and 4
 D. 1,2,3 and 4

Answer 1

Hint: The President of India is officially the President of the Republic of India, the ceremonial head of state of India, and the commander-in-chief of the Indian armed forces. The president is indirectly elected by an electoral college, which is composed of the Indian Parliament (including the House of Representatives) and the legislative assemblies of Indian states and territories.

Complete Answer:
1. Chief executive: According to Article 53, the executive power of the country belongs to the President, which is exercised by the President directly or through his officials in accordance with the Constitution. When the Parliament considers it appropriate, the President may be given more executive powers under Article 70, and the President may further authorize the Governor under Article 160.
2. Supreme commander of armed force: The president is the supreme commander of the Indian armed forces. The president can declare war or make peace on the recommendation of the ministerial union headed by the prime minister.
3. Head of the state: According to the draft constitution, the president and the British constitution enjoy the same status as the king. He is the head of state, not the executive. He represents the country but does not rule the country. He is a symbol of the nation.
4. Part of union legislature: The President is an integral part of the federal legislature. The Indian Parliament is composed of Lok sabha, Rajya Sabha, and the President.
So, the correct answer is Option D.

Note: The money bill can only be proposed in the Parliament on the recommendation of the President. The President submits the annual financial statements before Parliament, that is, the Union budget. The President can take advances from the Indian Contingency Fund to cover unforeseen expenses.