Correct option is D
The correct answer is (D) Article 74.
- According to Article 74(1) of the Constitution, there shall be a Council of Ministers, led by the Prime Minister, to assist and advise the President, who shall act in accordance with such advice in the performance of his powers. According to Article 74 (2), No court shall investigate whether or not Ministers gave the President any advice, and if so, what kind of advice.
- Incorrect options explanation:
- Article 70 of the Indian Constitution deals with the discharge of the President's functions in other contingencies. It further states that the Parliament may make such provision as it thinks fit for the discharge of the functions of the President in any contingency not provided for.
- According to Article 52, the President of India is essentially the leader of the nation. He can be referred to as India's first citizen. Further, the president of India is regarded as the symbol of integrity, solidarity, and Unity within the nation.
- Article 61 of the Constitution of India covers the procedure for impeaching the President of India:
- Charging the President: Either House of Parliament can charge the President with violating the Constitution. The charge must be based on a resolution that:
- Is moved after at least 14 days' notice in writing
- Is signed by at least one-fourth of the total number of members of the House
- Is passed by a majority of at least two-thirds of the total membership of the House