Which one of the following is part of the electoral college for the election of the President of India but does not. form part of the forum for his impeachment?
A
Lok Sabha
B
Rajya Sabha
C
State Legislative Councils
D
State Legislative Assemblies
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
1. The question asks to identify the body that participates in the election of the President of India but not in his impeachment.
2. The electoral college for the President (Article 54) consists of: (a) elected members of both Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha), and (b) elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies.
3. The impeachment of the President (Article 61) is carried out by the Parliament. Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha participate in the impeachment process (initiating and investigating the charges). Members of State Legislative Assemblies do not participate in the impeachment process.
4. State Legislative Councils participate in neither the election nor the impeachment of the President.
5. Therefore, the State Legislative Assemblies are part of the electoral college but not the forum for impeachment.