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A resolution for impeaching the President can be moved after at least fourteen days' notice signed by :


A) not less than 50 members of the House

B) not less than one-third of the total number of members of the House

C) not less than one-fourth of the total number of members of the House

D) at least 100 members of Lok Sabha and 50 members of Rajya Sabha

Correct Answer:
C) not less than one-fourth of the total number of members of the House


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