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Which of the following statements about the powers of the President is correct?

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  1. He presides over the meetings of the Zonal Councils
  2. He is the head of the Inter-State Council
  3. He can disqualify a member of Parliament under Art. 102 on the recommendation of the Election Commission
  4. He can declare national emergency at his discretion

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Option 3 : He can disqualify a member of Parliament under Art. 102 on the recommendation of the Election Commission
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The correct answer is He can disqualify a member of Parliament under Article 102 on the recommendation of the Election Commission.

Key Points Powers of the President:

Legislative Powers
  • Can summon or prorogue the Parliament and dissolve the Lok Sabha.
  • Can also summon a joint sitting of both Houses.
  • Can address the Parliament at the commencement of the first session after each general election and the first session of each year.
  • Can send messages to the Houses of Parliament regarding a pending bill or otherwise.
  • Lays the reports of CAG, UPSC, FC, and others, before the Parliament.
  • Can disqualify a member of Parliament under Article 102 on the recommendation of the Election Commission. Hence, option 3 is correct.
Executive Powers
  • All executive actions are formally taken in his name and can make rules manner in which orders are made and executed in his name.
  • Appoints Prime Ministers and other ministers (both hold office during his pleasure).
  • Appoints attorney general of India and determines his remuneration. He holds office at the pleasure of the President.
  • Appoints CAG, the chief election commissioner and other election commissioners, the chairman and members of UPSC, the governors
    of states    , the chairman and members of the finance commission.
Financial Powers
  • Prior recommendation for the introduction of money bills in Parliament.
  • No demand for a grant can be made except on his recommendation.
Judicial Powers
  • Appoints the Chief Justice & judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts.
  • Can seek advice from the Supreme Court on questions of law or fact.
  • Can grant pardon, reprieve, respite, and remission of punishment, or suspend, remit, or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offense
Military Powers
  • The supreme commander of the defense forces appoints the chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
  • Can declare war or conclude peace, subject to the approval of Parliament.
Diplomatic Powers
  • International treaties and agreements are negotiated and concluded on behalf of
    the President     subject to the approval of Parliament.
  • Represents India in international forums and affairs.
  • Sends and receives diplomats like ambassadors, high commissioners, and so on.
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