Question

The Electoral College to elect the President of India consists of:

1. All the members of Lok Sabha

2. All the members of Legislative Assemblies of states

3. All the members of Rajya Sabha

4. All the members of Legislative Councils of states

• A. Only 1 and 2
• B. Only 1,2 and 3
• C. Only 1,2 and 4
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D

None of the above

Article 54 of the constitution says: "The President shall be elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of:

(a) The elected members of both Houses of Parliament and

(b) The elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States (including National Capital Territory of Delhi and the Union Territory of Pondicherry vide the Constitution 70th amendment Act, 1992)."