Question

If the President wants to resign from office, he may do so by writing to the

• A. Chief Justice of India.
• B. Speaker of Lok Sabha.
• C. Prime Minister.
• D. Vice President of India.

Hint:

Remember that the President's resignation must be addressed to the Vice President, which is the only way it is formally accepted.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The President of India can resign by addressing his resignation letter to the Vice President of India, who is also the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. This is as per Article 56(1) of the Indian Constitution. The resignation is effective once the Vice President accepts it.