Multiple choice

The President of India has the term of:

  1. 7 years

  2. 4 years

  3. 5 years

  4. 6 years
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Article 56(1) of the Constitution states that the President shall hold office for a term of five years from the date he enters upon his office. The President is eligible for re-election and can serve multiple terms. This term is different from the Prime Minister, who does not have a fixed term and serves at the pleasure of the Lok Sabha majority.

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