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Q: How many members’ signatures are required to initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India?
  • A. 100 members in case of Lok Sabha, 50 members in case of Rajya Sabha
  • B. 1/4 members of the House either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha bringing impeachment
  • C. 1/3rd members of the House either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha bringing impeachment
  • D. 1/4 members in case of Rajya Sabha, 1/3 members in case of Lok Sabha
Correct Answer: Option B - The process of impeachment of the President (Article 61) can be started in any house of the Parliament. The motion against the President must be signed by at least one-fourth of the members of the House. A motion to impeach the President must be passed by a special majority (two-thirds) in the original House.
B. The process of impeachment of the President (Article 61) can be started in any house of the Parliament. The motion against the President must be signed by at least one-fourth of the members of the House. A motion to impeach the President must be passed by a special majority (two-thirds) in the original House.

Explanations:

The process of impeachment of the President (Article 61) can be started in any house of the Parliament. The motion against the President must be signed by at least one-fourth of the members of the House. A motion to impeach the President must be passed by a special majority (two-thirds) in the original House.