Statement: "There are certain other functions which the President is required to perform under the Constitution in relation to the Parliament." This statement indicates that the President has some functions (described as "certain other functions") related to the Parliament. It does not quantify these functions (i.e., whether they are most or few), nor does it limit the President's functions only to those related to Parliament. - Conclusion I: "The President performs most of the functions of the Parliament." This is a misinterpretation. The statement says the President performs functions in relation to the Parliament, not that the President performs the Parliament's functions. The President's functions (e.g., summoning sessions, assenting to bills) are distinct from the Parliament's functions (e.g., making laws, scrutinizing the executive). Even if it meant 'most of the President's functions are related to Parliament', the statement only says "certain other functions", which doesn't imply "most". Therefore, Conclusion I does not follow. - Conclusion II: "It is only the Parliament in relation to which the President can function." This is a restrictive statement. The original statement says "certain other functions... in relation to the Parliament", implying that these are additional functions. This phrasing ("certain other functions") suggests there are other functions the President performs, potentially in relation to other bodies or independently. The statement does not claim that all the President's functions are related to Parliament. Therefore, Conclusion II does not follow.
Statements: There are certain other functions which the President is required to perform under the Constitution in relation to the Parliament. Conclusions: I. The President performs most of the functions of the Parliament. II. It is only the Parliament in relation to which the President can function.
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2021 · Topic: The President (Constitutional Position and Significance)
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