Question : Which Article of the Indian Constitution lays the condition that the President, once elected, shall not be a member of the either House of Parliament or state legislature?

Option 1: Article 62

Option 2: Article 59

Option 3: Article 80

Option 4: Article 79


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Correct Answer: Article 59


Solution : The correct answer is Article 59 .

Article 59 of the Constitution lays down the following conditions for the President's office:

  1. He should not be a member of either the House of Parliament or a House of the State Legislatures.
  2. He should not hold any other office of profit.
  3. He is entitled to use his official residence without payment of rent.
  4. His emoluments and allowances cannot be diminished during his term of office.

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