Article 56: Term of office of President

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1. 1. Under Article 56, a President may resign by writing under his hand addressed to the Vice-President. What does Article 56(2) require the Vice-President to do with such a resignation?

   A.Lay it before both Houses of Parliament within fourteen days of receiptB.Forward it to the Chief Justice of India, who formally accepts itC.Communicate it forthwith to the Speaker of the House of the PeopleD.Refer it to the Union Cabinet for a decision on whether to accept it
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2. 2. Consider the following statements: 1. A President who wishes to resign must address his resignation in writing to the Vice-President. 2. A person who has once held office as President is not eligible for re-election to that office. 3. If a sitting member of a State Legislative Assembly is elected President, he is deemed to have vacated his seat on the date on which he enters upon his office as President. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   A.1 and 2 onlyB.1 and 3 onlyC.2 and 3 onlyD.3 only
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