Multiple choice

Who among the following can propose the name of a candidate for the office of President of India?

  1. Any five citizens of India

  2. Any five members of the parliament

  3. Any one member of the electoral college

  4. Any ten members of the electoral college
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 54, the President is elected by an electoral college consisting of elected members of both Houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies. For a nomination to be valid, it must be proposed by at least 10 electors (members of the electoral college) and seconded by another 10. This ensures broad support across the electoral college before a candidate can formally enter the presidential race.

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