Multiple choice

The Electoral College that elects the President of India consists of

  1. Elected members of all the State Legislatures

  2. Members of the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies

  3. Elected members of the Lok Saba, Rajya Sabha and StateAssemblies

  4. Elected members of the Raja Sabha and State Legislature.
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Explanation

The President of India is elected by an Electoral College comprising elected members of both Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) and State Legislative Assemblies. Nominated members to either House of Parliament or State Legislatures are not part of this Electoral College. The election is conducted by the Election Commission using proportional representation.

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