The President of India can be impeached for
Question and options
The President of India can be impeached for
- violating the Constitution
- disregarding the Parliament
- not taking the Prime Minister’s advice
- losing a vote of confidence in the Lok Sabha
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - violating the Constitution
Under Article 61 the only ground for impeaching the President is 'violation of the Constitution'. The other options are not grounds.
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