Indian Polity PYQ 109 of 375 · The President

The Indian President is eligible for re-election for how many times?

  1. AOnce
  2. BTwice
  3. CThrice
  4. DAny number of times
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

67th B.P.S.C. (Re-Exam) (Pre)-2022

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Correct answer: (d) Any number of times

Explanation

Article 57 of the Indian Constitution deals with eligibility for re-election to the office of President. According to it, a person who holds or has held office as President shall, subject to the other provisions of the Constitution, be eligible for re-election to that office. Thus, the President of India can be re-elected any number of times.

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