Multiple choice

The president of India is elected by the

  1. Members of the lok sabha, the rajya sabha and the state legislature

  2. Member of the Lok Sabha and the state Legislature

  3. Elected numbers of the Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha and the state Legislative assemblies

  4. Elected members of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha
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Explanation

The President is elected by an electoral college consisting of elected members of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and State Legislative Assemblies. Nominated members of Parliament and State Legislatures do not participate in this election. The value of votes is weighted to ensure parity between MPs and MLAs.

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