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Answer: Article 52

Article 52 of the Indian Constitution creates the office of the President of India and outlines the powers and responsibilities of the President.

Answer: John Locke

The Constitution of India incorporates ideas from John Locke, especially his ideas on natural rights and the social contract.

Answer: To recommend appointments to various civil services

The primary responsibility of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is to recommend appointments to the All India Services and Central Services.

Answer: Both Houses of Parliament

The Vice-President of India can be removed from office by a resolution passed by both Houses of Parliament, as per Article 67(b) of the Constitution.

Answer: The members of Parliament and the State Legislative Assemblies

The President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the Legislative Assemblies of the States and Union Territories.

Answer: The President can only pardon crimes related to the armed forces

The Presidents power to grant pardons is exercised under Article 72 and it is limited to cases involving the armed forces or sentences by a court-martial.

Answer: To conduct elections for Parliament and State Legislatures

The primary function of the Election Commission of India is to oversee the conduct of elections for Parliament, state legislatures and local bodies.

Answer: To regulate the appointment of the President

The Parliament does not have the power to regulate the appointment of the President; it is done by an electoral process.

Answer: To participate in elections

While participation in elections is encouraged, it is not explicitly mentioned as a Fundamental Duty in the Constitution.

Answer: It is a hybrid of federal and unitary systems

The Indian Constitution is primarily federal but includes unitary features such as the central governments power during emergencies.