Multiple choice

By which procedure, the Indian President and the American President are elected (as laid down by their country's Constitution)?

  1. Elected through member of Legislature

  2. Elected by the people

  3. Elected by State Legislatures

  4. Elected by an electoral college
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian President is elected by an electoral college consisting of elected members of both Houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies. The US President is elected by the Electoral College comprising electors chosen from each state. Both systems use indirect election through representative bodies rather than direct popular vote.

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