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The Union Executive — Chapter Summary

ICSE · Class 10 · History & Civics

Summary of The Union Executive for ICSE Class 10 History & Civics. Part of the ICSE Class 10 History & Civics syllabus.

43 questions40 flashcards3 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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Overview

The Union Executive is made up of the President, the Vice-President, the Prime Minister, and the Council of Ministers. The President is the head of the State and the first citizen of India, but the real executive power is exercised on the advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minist

Key Concepts

The Union Executive consists of

The Union Executive consists of the President, the Vice-President, the Prime Minister, and the Council of Ministers. It is the group responsible for c

The President is the head

The President is the head of the executive, the head of State, and the first citizen of India. The President acts on the advice of the Council of Mini

A presidential candidate must be

A presidential candidate must be a citizen of India, must have completed 35 years of age, must be qualified for election to the Lok Sabha but not be a

The President is elected indirectly by

The President is elected indirectly by an Electoral College made up of elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of States and Union Territories,

The value of an MLA's vote

The value of an MLA's vote is calculated by dividing the total population of the State by the number of elected MLAs, and then dividing the result by

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the composition of the Union Executive
  • Explain the position and role of the President of India
  • Describe the qualifications and method of election of the President
  • Learn the term of office, removal, and vacancy of the President's office
  • Study the executive, legislative, financial, judicial, military, diplomatic, and emergency powers of the President

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The Union Executive for ICSE Class 10 History & Civics?
Key topics in The Union Executive include Composition of the Union Executive, President of India: Position and Qualifications, Election of the President, Nomination and Security Deposit. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise The Union Executive for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 43 practice questions on The Union Executive. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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