Question

Q. The President of India is elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of:

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

• A. 1 and 3 only
• B. 1 and 2 only
• C. 1, 2 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

Answer 1

The correct option is C 1, 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

The President is elected, not directly by the people but, indirectly by members of an electoral college consisting of:

• The elected members of both the Houses of Parliament;
• The elected members of the legislative assemblies of the states; and
• The elected members of the legislative assemblies of the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry.

Additionally, the nominated members of both Houses of Parliament, the nominated members of the state legislative assemblies, the members (both elected and nominated) of the state legislative councils (in case of bicameral legislature) and the nominated members of the Legislative Assemblies of Delhi and Puducherry do not participate in election of the President. Hence, point 4 is incorrect.