Question

Which of the following group takes part in the election of the President of India?
$1$. All members of Parliament
$2$. All members of State Legislative Assemblies
$3$. Elected members of State Legislative Assemblies
$4$. Elected members of State Legislative Councils

• A. $I$ and $III$
• B. $I$ and $II$
• C. $I$ only
• D. $III$ only

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$III$ only

The President is indirectly elected by the electoral college which consists of :

a) The elected members of both the Houses of Parliament.

b) The elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States and

c) The elected members of legislative assemblies of the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry.