Question

To whom shall the President of India communicate his resignation?

• A. Vice-President of India
• B. Chief Justice of India
• C. Speaker of the House of People
• D. Prime Minister of India

Hint:

It is a reciprocal relationship: The President resigns to the Vice-President, and the Vice-President resigns to the President.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: The President is the head of the Indian State. Their resignation is governed by the provisions of the Constitution under Article 56.

• Tenure: 5 years from the date of entering the office.

• Resignation: Can resign at any time by writing under their hand.

Step 1: Identifying the Primary Recipient.
According to

Article 56(1)(a), the President addresses the resignation to the

Vice-President. The Vice-President is the immediate second-in-command in the warrant of precedence and acts as the President during a vacancy.

Step 2: Understanding the Communication Chain.
The resignation does not end with the Vice-President. The VP must immediately inform the

Speaker of the Lok Sabha. This ensures that the representatives of the people (the House) are aware of the transition in the country's highest office.