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The President of India can be impeached for 'violation of the Constitution' under which Article?

  1. Article 60
  2. Article 61
  3. Article 65
  4. Article 72

Answer: Article 61

Article 61 lays down the procedure for impeachment of the President. Charges can be initiated in either House of Parliament, require a 14-day notice, and must be passed by a two-thirds majority of the total membership of that House. The other House then investigates the charges.

Topic President
Exam Relevance Standard question for SSC and UPSC; tests knowledge of constitutional procedures

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