State PCS PYQPrelims 2024

UPPCS · Question 22

Which of the following is/are stated in the Constitution of India? 1. The President shall not be a member of either of the Houses of the Parliament. 2. The Parliament shall consist of the President and both Houses. Select the correct answer from the codes given below.

  1. Both 1 and 2
  2. Only 2
  3. Neither 1 nor 2
  4. Only 1
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Answer: (A) Both 1 and 2

Explanation

Article 59(1) bars the President from being a member of either House, and Article 79 says Parliament consists of the President and the two Houses.