Multiple choice

Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the first President of India by the

  1. Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies

  2. State Legislative Assemblies

  3. Lok Sabha and Council of States

  4. Constituent Assembly
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected the first President of India in 1950 by an electoral college consisting of members of the Constituent Assembly (who also served as the provisional parliament). This election occurred under the transitional provisions of the Constitution before the first general elections of 1951-52 established the regular electoral college.

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