Political Science · Political Institutions in India
UGC NET December 2019 Political Science
Which of the following statements about the powers of the President is correct?
AHe presides over the meetings of the Zonal Councils
BHe is the head of the Inter-State Council
CHe can disqualify a member of Parliament under Article 102 on the recommendation of the Election Commission ✓ Correct
DHe can declare national emergency at his discretion
Correct answer: (C) He can disqualify a member of Parliament under Article 102 on the recommendation of the Election Commission — The President decides questions of disqualification of a Member of Parliament on the opinion of the Election Commission, so that statement is correct.
Explanation
★The President decides questions of disqualification of a Member of Parliament on the opinion of the Election Commission, so that statement is correct.
★Under Article 103, the President acts on the opinion of the Election Commission, which is binding, in such disqualification matters.
★The grounds of disqualification of a Member of Parliament are listed in Article 102.
★The Zonal Councils are statutory bodies chaired by the Union Home Minister, not the President.
★The Inter-State Council under Article 263 is headed by the Prime Minister, not the President.
★A national emergency under Article 352 is declared by the President only on the written advice of the Cabinet, not at discretion.
★For NET, link Article 102 and Article 103 on disqualification with the binding role of the Election Commission's opinion.
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