2020 · Q21
Which one among the following statements pertaining to the President’s term of office is not correct?
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- AThe President holds office for a term of five years.
- BThe President may be removed from the office by way of impeachment.
- CThe President may resign before the expiration of his/her term by writing to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
- DThe President shall, notwithstanding the expiration of his/her term, continue to hold office until his/her successor enters upon his/her office.
Explanation
The President holds office for five years (statement A correct), can be removed by impeachment (statement B correct), and continues until a successor enters office (statement D correct). But under Article 56, the President resigns by writing to the Vice-President, not to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Statement C is therefore not correct.