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Constitution of India: The President of India can be removed before the expiry of the term only on the recommendation/action of which body? Focus on the constitutionally prescribed impeachment mechanism. Choose the correct option.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: The two Houses of Parliament

Explanation:

Given data

  • Removal of the President prior to term completion.


Concept/Approach
Article 61 provides for impeachment for violation of the Constitution by a process initiated and passed by both Houses of Parliament with special majorities. The judiciary does not recommend removal; nor does the Council of Ministers.


Step-by-step reasoning
Notice of intention → investigation/discussion → resolution passed by the originating House → passed by the other House with requisite majority → President removed.


Common pitfalls
Assuming the Supreme Court or CJI recommends removal; they do not in this process.


Final Answer
The two Houses of Parliament

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