Multiple choice

The President of india is elected by

  1. the Parliament of india

  2. by an electoral college consisting of the Members of the Parliament and the Members of the State Assemblies

  3. by an electoral college consisting of the elected Members of the Parliament and the elected Members of the State Assemblies

  4. by an electoral college elected directly by the people
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Article 54 of the Constitution specifies that the President is elected by an electoral college consisting of elected members of both Houses of Parliament and elected members of State Legislative Assemblies. Nominated members and members of Legislative Councils (where they exist) do not vote.

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