State PCS PYQPrelims 2022

BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 50

How many times is the President of India eligible for re-election?

  1. Twice
  2. Thrice
  3. Any number of times
  4. Once
  5. None of the above / More than one of the above
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Answer: (C) Any number of times

Explanation

Article 57: a person who holds or has held the office of President is eligible for re-election.

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: no such limit in the Constitution.

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: no such limit.

  • (C) Correct

    Correct: Article 57 allows re-election without limit.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: no such limit (only Rajendra Prasad was re-elected).

  • (E) Incorrect

    Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.