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Get startedWho are the members of the Union Executive in India?
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The Union Executive consists of the President, the Vice-President, the Prime Minister, and the Council of Ministers. These bodies carry out the executive work of the Government of India.
Why is the President called the head of the State but not the real ruler?
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The President is the head of State and the First citizen of India, but acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister. The real powers are used by the Prime Minister and t…
What is the normal term of office of the President of India?
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The President is normally elected for five years. Re-election is possible, but the convention laid down by the first President is that a President does not seek election for a third term.
What qualifications are needed to become President of India?
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A Presidential candidate must be a citizen of India, must have completed 35 years of age, must be qualified for election as a member of the Lok Sabha, must not be a member of the Lok Sabha, must not h…
What is meant by office of profit in Presidential eligibility?
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A person holding an office of profit under the Central or State Government cannot normally contest for the post of President. However, a Governor of a State, a Minister of a Union or State, or the Vic…
How is the President of India elected?
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The President is elected indirectly by an Electoral College. This Electoral College includes elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of States and Union Territories, and elected members of the L…
Why is the President elected indirectly?
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Indirect election prevents the President from becoming a rival centre of power to the Council of Ministers. It also ensures that both the States and the Union are represented, and avoids the cost and …
How is the value of an MLA's vote calculated in the Presidential election?
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Value of vote of an MLA = Total Population of the State ÷ Total number of elected members of the Legislative Assembly, then divided by 1000. Example: if population = 10,000,000 and elected MLAs = 250,…
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