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The President of India is elected by an Electoral College consisting of elected members of which bodies?

  1. Lok Sabha only
  2. Rajya Sabha only
  3. Both Houses of Parliament only
  4. Both Houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies

Answer: Both Houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies

Article 54: President is elected by an Electoral College comprising elected members of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and State Legislative Assemblies. Nominated members of Parliament and State Legislatures, and members of Legislative Councils do not participate. The election follows proportional representation by single transferable vote.

Topic President - Election
Exam Relevance Core electoral process question for UPSC Prelims, SSC CGL, and State PSC exams

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