2021 · Q74
The Electoral College for electing the President of India does not include which of the following?
- 1All elected members of the Rajya Sabha
- 2All elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of States
- 3All members of the Legislative Councils of States
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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- A1 and 2
- B2 and 3
- C3 only
- D2 only
Explanation
Under Article 54, the President is elected by an electoral college consisting of the elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States (including NCT Delhi and Puducherry). Members of State Legislative Councils are expressly excluded from voting. Hence only statement 3 is excluded.