1 Core Articles & Qualifications
💡 Hinglish Notes:
• Art 52: India ka ek President hoga (First Citizen of India).
• Art 54 (Election): Electoral College mein Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha aur State Vidhan Sabha ke ONLY ELECTED members vote dete hain (Nominated members vote NAHI dete).
• Qualification: Min 35 saal age, Indian Citizen, Lok Sabha member banne ki qualification honi chahiye.
• Art 60: Oath (Shapath) CJI (Chief Justice of India) dilate hain.
• Art 52: India ka ek President hoga (First Citizen of India).
• Art 54 (Election): Electoral College mein Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha aur State Vidhan Sabha ke ONLY ELECTED members vote dete hain (Nominated members vote NAHI dete).
• Qualification: Min 35 saal age, Indian Citizen, Lok Sabha member banne ki qualification honi chahiye.
• Art 60: Oath (Shapath) CJI (Chief Justice of India) dilate hain.
2 Key Powers: Impeachment, Ordinance & Pardoning
| Power / Action | Article | Hinglish Key Fact |
|---|---|---|
| Impeachment (Hataana) | Article 61 | Ground: Violation of Constitution. 14 din ka notice + 2/3rd majority required. |
| Pardoning Power (Maafi) | Article 72 | Phansi (Death Penalty) aur Court Martial ko maaf karne ka iklauta adhikar. |
| Ordinance (Adhyadesh) | Article 123 | Parliament recess mein hone par kanoon banana. Max duration 6 weeks. |
3 President PYQ MCQs
Q1 (SSC CGL 2022): Under which Article is the President empowered to grant pardons and commute death sentences?
A) Article 61 | B) Article 72 | C) Article 123 | D) Article 143
Answer: B (Article 72) - President has pardoning power under Art 72.