Q1
How is the President elected?
AIndirectly by an electoral college
BDirectly by all citizens
CAppointed by the Prime Minister
DSelected randomly
ICSEClass 10 (ICSE)History and CivicsCh 18 · Topic 1
The President and Vice-President
The President is India's ceremonial head of state, while the Vice-President assists and succeeds the President, both playing important const
Core concept
The President is elected indirectly by an electoral college consisting of elected members of Parliament and state legislatures.
How it works
While largely ceremonial, the President has important functions, like appointing the Prime Minister and giving assent to bills before they become law.
Why it matters
The Vice-President serves as ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and would assume the President's role if the President becomes unable to serve.
Key detail
Understanding these roles helps us see the constitutional checks and ceremonial functions within India's parliamentary democracy.
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• The President is elected indirectly by an electoral college.
• This includes MPs and state legislature members.
• The President's role is largely ceremonial.
• The President appoints the Prime Minister.
• The President gives assent to bills.
• The Vice-President chairs the Rajya Sabha.
• The Vice-President succeeds the President if needed.
• These roles show constitutional checks and ceremony.