ποΈ Part 3 Β· Chapter 02 Β· Indian Polity
President, Vice-President & Council of Ministers
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Sub-Topics
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Practice MCQs
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PYQs
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Election of President (Article 54β55)
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Powers of President β executive, legislative, judicial
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Ordinance-making power (Article 123)
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Veto powers of President
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Vice-President β election and powers
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Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
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Collective responsibility
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Impeachment of President
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Topic 01
President of India β Election, Qualifications & Tenure
Electoral college, election process, qualifications, tenure (5 years), oath, salary, and impeachment.
Topic 02
Powers of the President
Executive, legislative, financial, judicial, military, and diplomatic powers of the President with key articles.
Topic 03
Ordinance Power & Veto Powers
Article 123 (ordinance), conditions, limitations, types of veto β absolute, suspensive, pocket veto.
Topic 04
Vice-President of India
Election, qualifications, tenure, role as Chairman of Rajya Sabha, acting President, and key facts.
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Prime Minister & Council of Ministers
Appointment, powers, collective responsibility, individual responsibility, Cabinet vs Council of Ministers.
Topic 06
Council of Ministers & Quick Revision
Council of minister’s appointment, powers,
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