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Who is the Head of the State and also the First Citizen of the Indian State?
Question

Who is the Head of the State and also the First Citizen of the Indian State?

A.

Vice-President

B.

Parliament

C.

Prime Minister

D.

President

Correct option is D

The correct answer is: (d) President
Explanation:
The President of India is the constitutional head of the Indian State and is also regarded as the First Citizen of India. While the Prime Minister is the executive head of the government, the President performs ceremonial duties, signs bills into law, and represents India at international forums.
Information Booster:

• The President is elected by an Electoral College (comprising MPs and MLAs).
• The office of the President is mentioned under Article 52.
• The President appoints the Prime Minister, Governors, Chief Justices, and other key officials.
• The President is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.
• The President addresses Parliament at the beginning of the first session after each general election.
• Can promulgate ordinances when Parliament is not in session (Article 123).

Additional Information:

 Vice-President – Performs duties of the President in their absence.
 Parliament – Comprises Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and the President; it is the legislative authority.

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