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The Union Executive

ICSE · Class 10 · History & Civics

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The President of India - Qualifications and Election

  • India is a Republic with an elected head of state who serves for a fixed term
  • The President is the ceremonial head of state, head of executive, and first citizen of India
  • Must be a citizen of India, at least 35 years old, qualified for Lok Sabha membership but not a member
2

Presidential Powers and Functions

  • Executive Powers: Appoints PM, Council of Ministers, Governors, Judges, AG, CAG, Commission heads
  • Legislative Powers: Integral part of Parliament, addresses sessions, summons/prorogues Houses, dissolves Lok Sabha
  • Can nominate 12 members to Rajya Sabha from literature, science, art, and social service
3

Emergency Powers and Their Effects

  • National Emergency (Article 352): War, external aggression, or armed rebellion
  • Must be based on written Cabinet request, Parliamentary approval within 1 month
  • Can be imposed for 6 months, extended repeatedly with Parliamentary approval
4

Vice-President of India

  • Same qualifications as President plus eligibility for Rajya Sabha membership
  • Elected jointly by both Houses of Parliament using proportional representation
  • Requires nomination by 20 MPs, seconded by 20 MPs

Key Concepts

Central concept: The Union Executive of India

President of IndiaVice President of IndiaPrime Minister and Council of MinistersPowers of the PresidentEmergency Provisions

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What are the important topics in The Union Executive for ICSE Class 10 History & Civics?
Key topics in The Union Executive include Powers of the President of India, Correct vs Incorrect Understanding of Presidential Power, Powers of the President of India. These are the concepts ICSE Class 10 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in The Union Executive — ICSE Class 10 History & Civics?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 44 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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